There were numerous references in telecom blogs and news-sites on OTE’s & ODG plans for Video on Demand (VOD) services. Throughout the web, I didn’t found nothing more than a reproduction of ODG’s press release which can be found on... (Continue reading)
Following the recent public consultation [See EETT Consultation on Quality Indicators for Electronic Communications Services] on measurements and monitoring of a set of quality indicators, EETT has finally issued the Code for Quality Indicators in Electronic Communication Services. The code... (Continue reading)
Following the public consultation with all stakeholders, Greek NRA, EETT has adopted the Code of Conduct for the provision of electronic communications services to consumers on 15/7/2008. The Code sets general principles, clarifies procedures and clearly defines the behavior and obligations... (Continue reading)
Day 2 – Session 3: Innovation in Services Andreas Anastasopoulos, President of Greek Licensed Telecommunication Providers Association (SATPE) discussed the opportunities and challenges of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). He argued that MVNOs is the next best thing for service innovation... (Continue reading)
Day 2 – Session 2: Innovation in Networks: Next Generation Access Networks Nicolas Curien, member of the Board of ARCEP gave interesting insight to ARCEP’s future regulation priorities regarding NGANs. If I got this straight, ARCEP is currently analyzing the French... (Continue reading)
Day 2 – Innovative Applications of Broadband Internet Session 1: Innovative Regulatory Measures for Competition and Broadband Market The session discussed Functional & Structural Separation from many perspectives. The speakers common conclusion was that Functional/Structural separation may be attractive but it is... (Continue reading)
Day 1 – Session 2: Regulatory Challenges for Broadband Innovation Chris Fonteijn, president of OPTA and member of the board of the ERG presented the Dutch situation as an effective (impressive) broadband duopoly: 94% households are served by cable 99% households are... (Continue reading)
This weekend I followed the 3rd Annual Conference for Broadband Internet organized by EETT. This year, the conference’s theme was on “Innovation in Broadband Networks & Services”. Although I planned to participate in the conference last minute emergencies have prevented... (Continue reading)
On the 29th of May the 1st open meeting of Ebusiness forum Id3 Workgroup on FTTx was held at the President Hotel, Athens. 35-40 representatives of public & private sector came to the meeting which was, I think, a great... (Continue reading)
Earlier this week, the preliminary results of Ministry of Communications & Transport taskforce for the strategy for Electronic Communications industry in Greece were released. All stakeholders are invited to comment and opinion on the preliminary results. The consultation ends on... (Continue reading)