International Telecommunications Law - 2nd Edition

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Includes coverage of 38 countries, the European Union, Mercosur, and the North American Free Trade Agreement. The telecommunications field plays a vital role in the prosperity of nations and affects trading practices on both national and international levels. The increasing importance of the telecommunications industry has caused numerous legal, technical, financial, and commercial issues to emerge that significantly affect the future of information services. Cross-media and foreign ownership issues have led to legislation in many jurisdictions. 

Introduction

Overview of International Telecommunications
History and Recent Trends
Regulation of the Telecommunications Industry
Licensing
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Environmental Law Issues
Intellectual Property Law Aspects
Conclusion


Argentina
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Other Issues


Australia
Introduction
Telecommunications Licensing
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting and the Internet
Network Interconnections
Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property
Security of Communications


Austria
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Services
Radio and Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Other Issues


Brazil
Introduction
Licensing Policy
National Broadband Plan 
Terminal Equipment 
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Competition Law 
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property


Canada
Introduction
Conditions and Terms of Licences
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Competition Law
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law and Telecommunications Installations
Intellectual Property Law
Other Issues


Colombia
Introduction
History, Concept, and Policy
Sources of Regulation and Enforcement Agencies
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property Issues
Security of Communications


Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus: General Background
Cyprus Telecommunications Law: General
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications and Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Competition Law
Security of Communications, Data Privacy, and Improper Use of Systems
Recent Industry Activity


Denmark
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects of Telecommunications Installations
Intellectual Property Issues
Security of Communications (Interception) and Improper Use of Systems


England and Wales
Introduction
Licensing of Electronic Communications Networks and Services
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Aspects
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications, Interception, Improper Use of Systems
Powers of Ofcom under General Competition Law
Appeals


Finland
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Competition Law
Network Interconnection
Competition Law
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications 

 
France
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Networks and Services
Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Regulation of Networks, Services, and Equipment
Agreement Conditions
Frequency Fees
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property Law Issues in Relation to Electronic Communications Law
Interception of Communications and Improper Use of Systems


Greece
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property
Security of Communications and Improper Use of Systems


Hungary
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunication Systems
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects of Telecommunications Installations
Intellectual Property Law Issues Unique to Telecommunications Law


India
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Development of Network Infrastructure
Broadcasting
Miscellaneous Issues
Copyright Law
Conclusion


Ireland
Introduction
Licensing
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects of Telecommunications Installations
Intellectual Property Law Issues Unique to Telecommunications Law
Security of Communications (Interception) Improper Use of Systems


Italy
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Other Issues
Conclusion


Latvia
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications and Improper Use of Systems


Lebanon
Introduction
Concept and History of Telecommunication Policy
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Call Centres
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications, Improper Use of Systems


Lithuania
Introduction
Telecommunications Regulation
Media Regulation
Regulatory Agencies


Malaysia
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Technical Standards of Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Competition Laws Applicable to the Communications Sector
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications (Interception) and Improper Use of Systems


Mexico
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Specific Services
Broadcasting
Regulation of Various Services and Installations Systems
Conclusion
 

The Netherlands
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Other Issues


New Zealand
Introduction
Registration of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment and Apparatus
Radio Communications
New Zealand Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Other Issues


Nigeria
Introduction
Regulations, Enforcement Agencies, Adherence to International Instruments
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications (Interception) and Improper Use of Systems


Norway
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Internet Telephony
Internet Domain Names
Broadcasting
Media Cross-Ownership Restrictions and Foreign Participation
Competition Law
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law Aspects
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications


Panama
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property Issues
Security of Communications


Peru
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunication Systems
Licensing Policy
Carrier Services
Teleservices or Final Services
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Property Aspects
Intellectual Property Issues
Security of Communications


The Philippines
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Remedies
Competition Law 
Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property Issues 
Security of Communications
Conclusion


Singapore
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Competition Law
Network Interconnection
Installations
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications and Improper Use of Systems


Spain
Introduction
Status of the Telecommunications Sector
Licensing of Telecommunication Services
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Television Content Regulation
Other Issues

 
Sweden
Introduction
Telecommunications Systems
Licensing of Numbers
Radio Communications
Network Interconnection
Broadcasting
Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property
Security in Communications


Taiwan
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Intellectual Property
Security of Communications


Thailand
Introduction
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Property and Environmental Law
Other Issues


Turkey
Introduction
Authorization to Provide Electronic Communications Services


United States
History, Significance, and Trends
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment (Apparatus)
Radio Communications
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Telecommunications Installations: Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property Law Issues
Security of Communications Systems

United Kingdom
Introduction 
Licensing of Telecommunications Systems
Terminal Equipment
Broadcasting 
Network Interconnection 
Property and Environmental Law
Intellectual Property
Security of Communications



Venezuela
Introduction
Legal Sources of Regulations and Enforcement Agencies
Licensing of Telecommunications Services
Terminal Equipment
Broadcasting
Network Interconnection
Competition Law
Other Issues
Intellectual Property Law


Vietnam
Introduction
Specific Regulations
Competition Law 
Establishment of Telecoms Networks and Providing Services 
Market Overview 
Conclusion


European Union
Introduction
Development of European Union Telecommunications Policy
Three Pillars of European Union Telecommunications Law
Regulatory Requirements


Mercosur and Telecommunications Law
Introduction
Mercosur
Conclusion


The North American Free Trade Agreement
Introduction
Overview of Telecommunications Provisions
Implementation of the Treaty
Impact of the Treaty on the North American Telecommunications Market
Conclusion

About the General Editor:

Professor Dennis Campbell is the Director of the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) in Salzburg, Austria, and teaches as an adjunct Professor at Suffolk University Law School. He is the former Director of International Programs and Professor of Law at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He has lectured at Stockholm University, Helsinki University, Salzburg University, National University of Taiwan, Warsaw University, and Jagiellonian University. He is a member of the New York State Bar and the Iowa State Bar and is a former Assistant Secretary of the California State Senate.

The Center for International Legal Studies promotes the dissemination of information among members of the international legal community, through research and publication projects, post-graduate and professional training programs, and academic seminars, professional symposia and continuing legal education conferences. Nearly 5,000 lawyers worldwide have been designated as Fellows of the CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES in recognition of their contributions to its programs. The Center provides observers on a regular basis at meetings of UNCITRAL and its Working Groups in Vienna and New York.


About the Contributors:
 

Introduction, Suzanne Rodríguez, Center for International Legal Studies

Argentina, Frederico Busso, Negri & Teijeiro Abogados

Australia, Caroline Lovell, Clayton Utz

Austria, Wolfgang Feiel

Brazil, Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva, André de Godoy Fernandes, Fabio Ferreira Kujawski, Paulo Marcos Rodrigues Brancher, Barretto Ferreira, Kujawski e Brancher Attorneys-at-Law

Canada, Stephen Schmidt and Alan Hamilton, TELUS Corporation; John E E Lowe, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer

Colombia, Mauricio Cuesta and Juan Carlos Cuesta Q, Cuesta & Asociados Ldta

Cyprus, Demetrios A Eleftheriou, Willkie Farr & Gallagher

Denmark, Lisbeth Bork, Andersen Management International A/S

Finland, Marko Vuorinen, Henriikka Piekkala, and Sara Tuomala, Borenius Attorneys at Law

France, Olivier Cousi and Alexandre Entraygues, Gide Loyrette Nouel

Greece, Niovi Christopoulou

Hungary, Balázs Unger, Titusz Puskár, and János Rausch, Bán S. Szabó & Partners

India, Tamali Sen Gupta, T Sen Gupta & Associates

Ireland, Mason Hayes & Curran

Italy, Ernesto Gregorio Valenti and Raffaele Turco, Vassalli & Associati

Latvia, Zita Ozola, Loze, Grunte & Cers

Lebanon, Omar El Assir and Mohamed Y Alem, Alem & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors

Lithuania, Rita Barasneviciute, Raidla Lejins & Norcous

Malaysia, Sharon Suyin Tan, Zaid Ibrahim & Co

Mexico, Carlos A. Bello Hernández, Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C.

The Netherlands, Samantha Janssen, Hocker Rueb & Doeleman

New Zealand, Malcolm Webb and Renae Lattey, Bell Gully


Nigeria, Linus Osita Okeke, KPMG Professional Services


Norway, Arve Føyen and Birgitte J. Egset, FØYEN Advokatfirma DA

Panama, Annette Barcenas O and Alfredo Ramirez, Jr, Alfaro Ferrer & Ramirez

Peru, Gonzalo Ferrero Diez Canseco and Eduardo Quintana Sánchez, Lema, Solari & Santivánez

The Philippines, Michael Aguinaldo, Office of the President of the Philippines

Singapore, Ken Chia and Koh See Khiang, Baker & McKenzie, Wong & Leow

Spain, Juan J. Montero, R&C Abogados; Helmut Brokelmann, Martinez Lage & Asociados
 

Sweden, David Frydlinger and Elisabeth Jonsson, Advokatfirman Lindahl KB

Taiwan, Yu-Lan Kuo and Li-Ying Lin, Formosa Transnational Attorneys at Law

Thailand, Passawan Navanithikul, Clifford Chance Wirot; Rittichai Ngodngam, Linklaters (Thailand) Ltd

Turkey, Özgün Türközer, Pekin & Pekin
 

United Kingdom, Francesco Liberatore, Jones Day

United States, Roderick S Coy, Clark Hill PLC

Venezuela, Simón Guevara Camacho and Vera De Gyarfas, Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz

Vietnam, Hoang Thi Bich Ngoc, Russin & Vecchi; Sesto E. Vecchi, Russin & Vecchi
 

European Union, David W Hull and Kris Van Hove, Covington & Burling

Mercosur, Jonathan Pitman, Pitman & Co; Renato Maluf, Vivian Tao, and Karolina J. Ziembla-Vieira, Amaral Gurgel – Advogados

The North American Free Trade Agreement, Cami Dawson Boyd and William David Ellerman, Jackson Walker LLP