2.4.4 Regulatory implications

Technology implications on interconnection regulation can be categorized according to the implications of the abovementioned four overall technology trends, and the implications mediated via the technology impact on the overall market structure. These implications are summarized below.

Technology implications on Interconnection regulation

Mobile communication	IC between mobile operators and mobile and fixed operators National and International roaming IC of SMS and other mobile data services
Development of next generation access network infrastructures	The trend from single platform to multi-platform service provision implies a need for new types of interconnection products. These include interconnection between different types of networks and new types of unbundled network components.
Increasing use of IP and other packet switching infrastructures	The trend from voice centric to multi service centric networks challenges interconnection of both voice and data services. Interconnection of IP networks becomes a crucial issue for network development and competition.
Convergence	A need for Interconnection between new services such as VoIP and instant messaging.
Implications caused by changes in market structure	Dominance by a few international carriers. New imbalances in payments of international settlements.

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Module 2, section 3, "Regulating for Interconnection"

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