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OTT platforms, which have been a driving force for tremendous increase in data consumption over the years, have now found themselves in the middle of a storm.
The issue of telecom players vs OTT platforms is not entirely new but has gained traction since the Indian government proposed to bring OTT communications services under telecom services under the draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
The premise of the whole argument is based on ‘same service same rules’.
“The principle of ’same rules for the same service’ maintains where regulation is considered to be necessary, will equivalent consumer voice and messaging services should be subject to the same regulatory and fiscal obligations, regardless of the underlying technology, geographic origin or whether they are delivered by a mobile operator or OTT service provider,” GSMA<\/a> Asia Pacific Head Julian Gorman told ETTelecom
However, few experts don’t agree with this view point.
“‘Same service same rules’ – the argument is neither factually correct today, nor logical on pure regulatory considerations. Such an argument would make it difficult to justify current variable levies based on the type of Circle, and measures to control anti-competitive behaviour,” Mahesh Uppal, a telecom expert says.
GLOBAL STAND
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Globally, many countries have been considering regulation ways to deal with this issue. However, there has been no final regulation yet or clarity on the way ahead.
GSMA is coordinating with the EU on a proposal for a \"fair share\" contribution towards network infrastructure costs from Big Tech companies which account for more than half of the internet traffic, Gorman said.
The European Commission<\/a> (EU) is advocating for formalizing due legislation for OTT players to share the network investment burden of the telecom players in a proportionate manner. The EU continues to express concern that there are big tech companies who generate a lot of data traffic but do not invest towards building infrastructure, according to information from Cellular Operators Association of India<\/a> (COAI).
Similarly, governments of France, Italy and Spain sent a joint paper to the Commission in August 2022, requesting for the swift development of a legislative proposal in this regard. Similar sentiments have been expressed by representatives of the US Regulator FCC. In Australia, a world-first law was passed in Feb 2022, aimed at making tech giants pay for news content on their digital platforms.
Indian Telcos vs OTT: Synergy & Tension
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The data shows mobile data consumption has gone from 0.6 GB per subscriber\/month in fiscal 2016 to 17 GB\/subscriber\/month currently. A large contribution to it came from the consumption of videos which accounted for 40%, mainly from OTT players.
Aniket Dani, Director, CRISIL Research says “Driven by innovations such as super-fast IP networks, smartphones, and the shift in consumer preferences towards their “freemium” based business models, OTT players play a role in boosting the telecom players’ revenue.“
However, this has not materially helped the telecom players who have low ARPUs.”The telecom players do not incrementally benefit from increase in data consumption coupled with limited tariff hikes. The returns were also skewed in favour of OTT players as telecom players are regulated and payments in form of licenses are high,” Dani said.
Telecom industry through COAI has been demanding regulating OTT communication services. The telecom industry has suggested levying a \"usage charge\" for actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. The usage charge will be decided mutually between telcos and OTT Players who must contribute towards creating and developing digital telecom infrastructure in India in exchange for using the services, as per COAI.
“The growth in competition between different types of service provider calls for a move towards shared rules that are lighter touch than those applicable in less competitive environments,” Gorman said.
However, Uppal argues that telecom players' position on this issue is illogical.“There is a natural tension and synergy between telcos & OTT players which is playing out internationally as well. However, no major regulator has taken a final decision. OTT players are credited for expanding data markets but blamed for dumping data traffic and forcing telcos to increase investments to expand capacity.The issue is complex and telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT.”
Regulation for OTT to bring back Net Neutrality issue
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The convergence era began in both prepaid and postpaid offerings and as the purpose of differentiating services was achieved over the years, there has been unbundling of entertainment OTT and telecom services gradually with major exposure being limited to post-paid offerings. However, for social media platforms OTT like WhatsApp, Facebook, there would be unlikely any unbundling due to the huge volume.
Crisil’s Dani says any attempt at differential tariffs would require amendments under net neutrality and would only slow down the growth rate in the near term due to inconvenience to subscribers yet not impact growth as WhatsApp and similar platform’s wide acceptance in usage. “Regulating the OTT players in terms of different tariff plans would go against the concept of Net Neutrality and could be discouraged by the regulatory body just like it was in 2020.”
“Telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT. This could foreclose their own options in the future. Also, such regulation would be difficult to enforce and could violate net neutrality principles since OTTs are part of the internet, and treating some apps differently would violate net neutrality,” Uppal said.
GSMA’s Gorman adds the mobile industry supports and promotes fair competition as the best way to stimulate innovation and investment for the benefit of consumers and to spur economic growth, and believes both objectives will be best served by the principle of ‘Same Rules for the Same Service’.
This will help to improve consumer confidence and trust in using internet-based services by ensuring a consistent approach to issues such as transparency, quality of service and data privacy. Consistent application of regulatory obligations will also support legitimate law enforcement and national security activities, Gorman added.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom Bill<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>App makers now say telcos need to share revenue for data usage on network<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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深入:调节奥特应用:相同的规则相同的服务或不呢?
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
印度加入了全球合唱让顶部(OTT)球员在规定的范围。
奥特的平台,一个巨大的驱动力增加数据消费多年来,现在发现自己在一个风暴。
电信玩家vs奥特平台的问题不是全新的,而是获得了牵引自从印度政府提出将奥特通信服务在电信服务根据电信法案草案,2022年。
整个论点的前提是基于相同的服务相同的规则。
”的原则,“相同的相同的服务规则”维护监管是必要的,将相当于消费者语音和消息传递服务应当服从相同的监管和财政义务,不管底层技术,地理起源或是否由移动运营商或奥特服务提供者,“GSMA亚太地区负责人朱利安·戈尔曼告诉ETTelecom乐动娱乐招聘
然而,一些专家不同意这个观点。
“相同的服务相同的规则——今天的论点既不是事实正确,也没有逻辑纯监管方面的考虑。这种观点将很难证明当前变量征收基于圆的类型,和措施来控制反竞争行为,“马赫什•Uppal电信专家说。
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在全球范围内,许多国家一直在考虑监管方法来处理这个问题。然而,还没有最终的规定或明确的方式。
GSMA是协调与欧盟的提议“公平分享”的贡献对大型科技公司的网络基础设施成本占超过一半的互联网流量,戈尔曼说。
的欧洲委员会(欧盟)倡导形式化是由于立法奥特玩家分享的网络投资负担电信玩家以适当的方式。欧盟继续表示担忧,有大型科技公司产生大量数据流量,但不向基础设施建设投资,根据信息印度手机运营商协会(COAI)。
类似地,政府的法国、意大利和西班牙向欧盟委员会联合论文2022年8月,要求迅速发展的在这方面的立法建议。类似的情绪已经被美国监管机构代表FCC表示。在澳大利亚,2022年2月通过了世界法律,旨在让科技巨头支付他们的数字平台上的新闻内容。乐动扑克
印度电信公司与奥特:协同和紧张
数据显示移动数据消费已经从0.6 GB每月每用户在2016财年到17 GB /用户/月。一个巨大贡献来自视频的消费占40%,主要来自奥特的球员。
Aniket达尼、导演、CRISIL的研究说:“由于技术创新,如超高速IP网络智能手机,和消费者偏好的转变对他们的“免费增值”商业模式为基础,奥特玩家扮演一个角色在推动电信玩家的收入。”
然而,这并没有实质性帮助电信玩家arpu较低。逐步“电信玩家不受益于增加数据消费加上关税上涨有限。奥特球员的回报也倾斜支持电信玩家监管和支付形式的许可证很高,”丹尼说。
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
“不同类型的服务提供者之间的竞争的增长要求走向共享规则比适用轻碰在竞争环境中,“戈尔曼说。
然而,Uppal认为电信球员在这个问题上的立场是不合逻辑的。“电信公司之间有一个自然的紧张和协同&奥特球员是国际上上演。然而,没有一个主要监管机构采取了最后的决定。奥特球员被认为扩大数据市场但归咎于倾销数据流量,并迫使电信公司增加投资扩大产能。这个问题很复杂,电信公司必须考虑选项,比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。”
监管对奥特带回网络中立问题
融合时代开始预付和邮资已付的产品和差异化服务的目的是实现多年来,已经有松绑的娱乐奥特和电信服务逐渐与主要暴露被限制为邮资已付的产品。然而,对于社会媒体平台奥特WhatsApp, Facebook,不太可能有任何拆分由于巨大的体积。
Crisil的达尼说,任何企图微分关税需要修改网络中立,只会减缓增长在短期内由于不便用户但不影响增长WhatsApp和类似平台的广泛接受使用。“规范奥特玩家不同的关税计划会反对网络中立的概念和监管机构可能会气馁的就像2020年的水平。”
“电信公司必须考虑选择比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。在未来这可能阻止自己的选项。同时,这种监管很难执行,可能违反网络中立原则自奥特是互联网的一部分,和治疗一些应用程序以不同的方式将违反网络中立,”Uppal说。
GSMA的戈尔曼添加移动行业支持和促进公平竞争刺激创新和投资的最佳方法,造福消费者,刺激经济增长,并认为这两个目标将是最好的原则“相同的规则相同的服务”。
这将有助于提高消费者信心和信任在使用基于互联网的服务,确保一致的方法透明度等问题,服务质量和数据隐私。一致的应用程序还将支持合法的执法监管义务和国家安全活动,戈尔曼补充道。
读也
“我们必须避免草率决定,等待的结果可信的研究,像那些目前由国际电信联盟,全球监管机构,在印度是一个重要的球员,”Uppal说。
电信监管机构火车预计将推出一个咨询文件对监管奥特球员在下个月。
另一个提到2022年电信法案草案是在消息截获的目的是维护国家安全。然而,这也可以成为一个争论的焦点为奥特通信球员已知加密他们的产品。
Uppal说奥特统治下行动。它可以修改如果需要解决的新问题,如果任何。
“许可不应被混淆与国家安全。可以采取几项措施是可能的和更多的如果有必要的话)。然而,应该适当的采取的措施,”他说。
问题是棘手的,任何决定将决定下一阶段的电信行业一直骑高5 g的发射服务。
<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India has joined the global chorus for bringing over the top (OTT) players under the ambit of regulation.
OTT platforms, which have been a driving force for tremendous increase in data consumption over the years, have now found themselves in the middle of a storm.
The issue of telecom players vs OTT platforms is not entirely new but has gained traction since the Indian government proposed to bring OTT communications services under telecom services under the draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
The premise of the whole argument is based on ‘same service same rules’.
“The principle of ’same rules for the same service’ maintains where regulation is considered to be necessary, will equivalent consumer voice and messaging services should be subject to the same regulatory and fiscal obligations, regardless of the underlying technology, geographic origin or whether they are delivered by a mobile operator or OTT service provider,” GSMA<\/a> Asia Pacific Head Julian Gorman told ETTelecom
However, few experts don’t agree with this view point.
“‘Same service same rules’ – the argument is neither factually correct today, nor logical on pure regulatory considerations. Such an argument would make it difficult to justify current variable levies based on the type of Circle, and measures to control anti-competitive behaviour,” Mahesh Uppal, a telecom expert says.
GLOBAL STAND
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Globally, many countries have been considering regulation ways to deal with this issue. However, there has been no final regulation yet or clarity on the way ahead.
GSMA is coordinating with the EU on a proposal for a \"fair share\" contribution towards network infrastructure costs from Big Tech companies which account for more than half of the internet traffic, Gorman said.
The European Commission<\/a> (EU) is advocating for formalizing due legislation for OTT players to share the network investment burden of the telecom players in a proportionate manner. The EU continues to express concern that there are big tech companies who generate a lot of data traffic but do not invest towards building infrastructure, according to information from Cellular Operators Association of India<\/a> (COAI).
Similarly, governments of France, Italy and Spain sent a joint paper to the Commission in August 2022, requesting for the swift development of a legislative proposal in this regard. Similar sentiments have been expressed by representatives of the US Regulator FCC. In Australia, a world-first law was passed in Feb 2022, aimed at making tech giants pay for news content on their digital platforms.
Indian Telcos vs OTT: Synergy & Tension
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The data shows mobile data consumption has gone from 0.6 GB per subscriber\/month in fiscal 2016 to 17 GB\/subscriber\/month currently. A large contribution to it came from the consumption of videos which accounted for 40%, mainly from OTT players.
Aniket Dani, Director, CRISIL Research says “Driven by innovations such as super-fast IP networks, smartphones, and the shift in consumer preferences towards their “freemium” based business models, OTT players play a role in boosting the telecom players’ revenue.“
However, this has not materially helped the telecom players who have low ARPUs.”The telecom players do not incrementally benefit from increase in data consumption coupled with limited tariff hikes. The returns were also skewed in favour of OTT players as telecom players are regulated and payments in form of licenses are high,” Dani said.
Telecom industry through COAI has been demanding regulating OTT communication services. The telecom industry has suggested levying a \"usage charge\" for actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. The usage charge will be decided mutually between telcos and OTT Players who must contribute towards creating and developing digital telecom infrastructure in India in exchange for using the services, as per COAI.
“The growth in competition between different types of service provider calls for a move towards shared rules that are lighter touch than those applicable in less competitive environments,” Gorman said.
However, Uppal argues that telecom players' position on this issue is illogical.“There is a natural tension and synergy between telcos & OTT players which is playing out internationally as well. However, no major regulator has taken a final decision. OTT players are credited for expanding data markets but blamed for dumping data traffic and forcing telcos to increase investments to expand capacity.The issue is complex and telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT.”
Regulation for OTT to bring back Net Neutrality issue
<\/strong>
The convergence era began in both prepaid and postpaid offerings and as the purpose of differentiating services was achieved over the years, there has been unbundling of entertainment OTT and telecom services gradually with major exposure being limited to post-paid offerings. However, for social media platforms OTT like WhatsApp, Facebook, there would be unlikely any unbundling due to the huge volume.
Crisil’s Dani says any attempt at differential tariffs would require amendments under net neutrality and would only slow down the growth rate in the near term due to inconvenience to subscribers yet not impact growth as WhatsApp and similar platform’s wide acceptance in usage. “Regulating the OTT players in terms of different tariff plans would go against the concept of Net Neutrality and could be discouraged by the regulatory body just like it was in 2020.”
“Telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT. This could foreclose their own options in the future. Also, such regulation would be difficult to enforce and could violate net neutrality principles since OTTs are part of the internet, and treating some apps differently would violate net neutrality,” Uppal said.
GSMA’s Gorman adds the mobile industry supports and promotes fair competition as the best way to stimulate innovation and investment for the benefit of consumers and to spur economic growth, and believes both objectives will be best served by the principle of ‘Same Rules for the Same Service’.
This will help to improve consumer confidence and trust in using internet-based services by ensuring a consistent approach to issues such as transparency, quality of service and data privacy. Consistent application of regulatory obligations will also support legitimate law enforcement and national security activities, Gorman added.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom Bill<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>App makers now say telcos need to share revenue for data usage on network<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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<\/a><\/figure>OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom Bill<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>App makers now say telcos need to share revenue for data usage on network<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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深入:调节奥特应用:相同的规则相同的服务或不呢?
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
印度加入了全球合唱让顶部(OTT)球员在规定的范围。
奥特的平台,一个巨大的驱动力增加数据消费多年来,现在发现自己在一个风暴。
电信玩家vs奥特平台的问题不是全新的,而是获得了牵引自从印度政府提出将奥特通信服务在电信服务根据电信法案草案,2022年。
整个论点的前提是基于相同的服务相同的规则。
”的原则,“相同的相同的服务规则”维护监管是必要的,将相当于消费者语音和消息传递服务应当服从相同的监管和财政义务,不管底层技术,地理起源或是否由移动运营商或奥特服务提供者,“GSMA亚太地区负责人朱利安·戈尔曼告诉ETTelecom乐动娱乐招聘
然而,一些专家不同意这个观点。
“相同的服务相同的规则——今天的论点既不是事实正确,也没有逻辑纯监管方面的考虑。这种观点将很难证明当前变量征收基于圆的类型,和措施来控制反竞争行为,“马赫什•Uppal电信专家说。
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在全球范围内,许多国家一直在考虑监管方法来处理这个问题。然而,还没有最终的规定或明确的方式。
GSMA是协调与欧盟的提议“公平分享”的贡献对大型科技公司的网络基础设施成本占超过一半的互联网流量,戈尔曼说。
的欧洲委员会(欧盟)倡导形式化是由于立法奥特玩家分享的网络投资负担电信玩家以适当的方式。欧盟继续表示担忧,有大型科技公司产生大量数据流量,但不向基础设施建设投资,根据信息印度手机运营商协会(COAI)。
类似地,政府的法国、意大利和西班牙向欧盟委员会联合论文2022年8月,要求迅速发展的在这方面的立法建议。类似的情绪已经被美国监管机构代表FCC表示。在澳大利亚,2022年2月通过了世界法律,旨在让科技巨头支付他们的数字平台上的新闻内容。乐动扑克
印度电信公司与奥特:协同和紧张
数据显示移动数据消费已经从0.6 GB每月每用户在2016财年到17 GB /用户/月。一个巨大贡献来自视频的消费占40%,主要来自奥特的球员。
Aniket达尼、导演、CRISIL的研究说:“由于技术创新,如超高速IP网络智能手机,和消费者偏好的转变对他们的“免费增值”商业模式为基础,奥特玩家扮演一个角色在推动电信玩家的收入。”
然而,这并没有实质性帮助电信玩家arpu较低。逐步“电信玩家不受益于增加数据消费加上关税上涨有限。奥特球员的回报也倾斜支持电信玩家监管和支付形式的许可证很高,”丹尼说。
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
“不同类型的服务提供者之间的竞争的增长要求走向共享规则比适用轻碰在竞争环境中,“戈尔曼说。
然而,Uppal认为电信球员在这个问题上的立场是不合逻辑的。“电信公司之间有一个自然的紧张和协同&奥特球员是国际上上演。然而,没有一个主要监管机构采取了最后的决定。奥特球员被认为扩大数据市场但归咎于倾销数据流量,并迫使电信公司增加投资扩大产能。这个问题很复杂,电信公司必须考虑选项,比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。”
监管对奥特带回网络中立问题
融合时代开始预付和邮资已付的产品和差异化服务的目的是实现多年来,已经有松绑的娱乐奥特和电信服务逐渐与主要暴露被限制为邮资已付的产品。然而,对于社会媒体平台奥特WhatsApp, Facebook,不太可能有任何拆分由于巨大的体积。
Crisil的达尼说,任何企图微分关税需要修改网络中立,只会减缓增长在短期内由于不便用户但不影响增长WhatsApp和类似平台的广泛接受使用。“规范奥特玩家不同的关税计划会反对网络中立的概念和监管机构可能会气馁的就像2020年的水平。”
“电信公司必须考虑选择比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。在未来这可能阻止自己的选项。同时,这种监管很难执行,可能违反网络中立原则自奥特是互联网的一部分,和治疗一些应用程序以不同的方式将违反网络中立,”Uppal说。
GSMA的戈尔曼添加移动行业支持和促进公平竞争刺激创新和投资的最佳方法,造福消费者,刺激经济增长,并认为这两个目标将是最好的原则“相同的规则相同的服务”。
这将有助于提高消费者信心和信任在使用基于互联网的服务,确保一致的方法透明度等问题,服务质量和数据隐私。一致的应用程序还将支持合法的执法监管义务和国家安全活动,戈尔曼补充道。
读也
“我们必须避免草率决定,等待的结果可信的研究,像那些目前由国际电信联盟,全球监管机构,在印度是一个重要的球员,”Uppal说。
电信监管机构火车预计将推出一个咨询文件对监管奥特球员在下个月。
另一个提到2022年电信法案草案是在消息截获的目的是维护国家安全。然而,这也可以成为一个争论的焦点为奥特通信球员已知加密他们的产品。
Uppal说奥特统治下行动。它可以修改如果需要解决的新问题,如果任何。
“许可不应被混淆与国家安全。可以采取几项措施是可能的和更多的如果有必要的话)。然而,应该适当的采取的措施,”他说。
问题是棘手的,任何决定将决定下一阶段的电信行业一直骑高5 g的发射服务。
<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India has joined the global chorus for bringing over the top (OTT) players under the ambit of regulation.
OTT platforms, which have been a driving force for tremendous increase in data consumption over the years, have now found themselves in the middle of a storm.
The issue of telecom players vs OTT platforms is not entirely new but has gained traction since the Indian government proposed to bring OTT communications services under telecom services under the draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
The premise of the whole argument is based on ‘same service same rules’.
“The principle of ’same rules for the same service’ maintains where regulation is considered to be necessary, will equivalent consumer voice and messaging services should be subject to the same regulatory and fiscal obligations, regardless of the underlying technology, geographic origin or whether they are delivered by a mobile operator or OTT service provider,” GSMA<\/a> Asia Pacific Head Julian Gorman told ETTelecom
However, few experts don’t agree with this view point.
“‘Same service same rules’ – the argument is neither factually correct today, nor logical on pure regulatory considerations. Such an argument would make it difficult to justify current variable levies based on the type of Circle, and measures to control anti-competitive behaviour,” Mahesh Uppal, a telecom expert says.
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Globally, many countries have been considering regulation ways to deal with this issue. However, there has been no final regulation yet or clarity on the way ahead.
GSMA is coordinating with the EU on a proposal for a \"fair share\" contribution towards network infrastructure costs from Big Tech companies which account for more than half of the internet traffic, Gorman said.
The European Commission<\/a> (EU) is advocating for formalizing due legislation for OTT players to share the network investment burden of the telecom players in a proportionate manner. The EU continues to express concern that there are big tech companies who generate a lot of data traffic but do not invest towards building infrastructure, according to information from Cellular Operators Association of India<\/a> (COAI).
Similarly, governments of France, Italy and Spain sent a joint paper to the Commission in August 2022, requesting for the swift development of a legislative proposal in this regard. Similar sentiments have been expressed by representatives of the US Regulator FCC. In Australia, a world-first law was passed in Feb 2022, aimed at making tech giants pay for news content on their digital platforms.
Indian Telcos vs OTT: Synergy & Tension
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The data shows mobile data consumption has gone from 0.6 GB per subscriber\/month in fiscal 2016 to 17 GB\/subscriber\/month currently. A large contribution to it came from the consumption of videos which accounted for 40%, mainly from OTT players.
Aniket Dani, Director, CRISIL Research says “Driven by innovations such as super-fast IP networks, smartphones, and the shift in consumer preferences towards their “freemium” based business models, OTT players play a role in boosting the telecom players’ revenue.“
However, this has not materially helped the telecom players who have low ARPUs.”The telecom players do not incrementally benefit from increase in data consumption coupled with limited tariff hikes. The returns were also skewed in favour of OTT players as telecom players are regulated and payments in form of licenses are high,” Dani said.
Telecom industry through COAI has been demanding regulating OTT communication services. The telecom industry has suggested levying a \"usage charge\" for actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. The usage charge will be decided mutually between telcos and OTT Players who must contribute towards creating and developing digital telecom infrastructure in India in exchange for using the services, as per COAI.
“The growth in competition between different types of service provider calls for a move towards shared rules that are lighter touch than those applicable in less competitive environments,” Gorman said.
However, Uppal argues that telecom players' position on this issue is illogical.“There is a natural tension and synergy between telcos & OTT players which is playing out internationally as well. However, no major regulator has taken a final decision. OTT players are credited for expanding data markets but blamed for dumping data traffic and forcing telcos to increase investments to expand capacity.The issue is complex and telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT.”
Regulation for OTT to bring back Net Neutrality issue
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The convergence era began in both prepaid and postpaid offerings and as the purpose of differentiating services was achieved over the years, there has been unbundling of entertainment OTT and telecom services gradually with major exposure being limited to post-paid offerings. However, for social media platforms OTT like WhatsApp, Facebook, there would be unlikely any unbundling due to the huge volume.
Crisil’s Dani says any attempt at differential tariffs would require amendments under net neutrality and would only slow down the growth rate in the near term due to inconvenience to subscribers yet not impact growth as WhatsApp and similar platform’s wide acceptance in usage. “Regulating the OTT players in terms of different tariff plans would go against the concept of Net Neutrality and could be discouraged by the regulatory body just like it was in 2020.”
“Telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT. This could foreclose their own options in the future. Also, such regulation would be difficult to enforce and could violate net neutrality principles since OTTs are part of the internet, and treating some apps differently would violate net neutrality,” Uppal said.
GSMA’s Gorman adds the mobile industry supports and promotes fair competition as the best way to stimulate innovation and investment for the benefit of consumers and to spur economic growth, and believes both objectives will be best served by the principle of ‘Same Rules for the Same Service’.
This will help to improve consumer confidence and trust in using internet-based services by ensuring a consistent approach to issues such as transparency, quality of service and data privacy. Consistent application of regulatory obligations will also support legitimate law enforcement and national security activities, Gorman added.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom Bill<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>App makers now say telcos need to share revenue for data usage on network<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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深入:调节奥特应用:相同的规则相同的服务或不呢?
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
印度加入了全球合唱让顶部(OTT)球员在规定的范围。
奥特的平台,一个巨大的驱动力增加数据消费多年来,现在发现自己在一个风暴。
电信玩家vs奥特平台的问题不是全新的,而是获得了牵引自从印度政府提出将奥特通信服务在电信服务根据电信法案草案,2022年。
整个论点的前提是基于相同的服务相同的规则。
”的原则,“相同的相同的服务规则”维护监管是必要的,将相当于消费者语音和消息传递服务应当服从相同的监管和财政义务,不管底层技术,地理起源或是否由移动运营商或奥特服务提供者,“GSMA亚太地区负责人朱利安·戈尔曼告诉ETTelecom乐动娱乐招聘
然而,一些专家不同意这个观点。
“相同的服务相同的规则——今天的论点既不是事实正确,也没有逻辑纯监管方面的考虑。这种观点将很难证明当前变量征收基于圆的类型,和措施来控制反竞争行为,“马赫什•Uppal电信专家说。
全球站
在全球范围内,许多国家一直在考虑监管方法来处理这个问题。然而,还没有最终的规定或明确的方式。
GSMA是协调与欧盟的提议“公平分享”的贡献对大型科技公司的网络基础设施成本占超过一半的互联网流量,戈尔曼说。
的欧洲委员会(欧盟)倡导形式化是由于立法奥特玩家分享的网络投资负担电信玩家以适当的方式。欧盟继续表示担忧,有大型科技公司产生大量数据流量,但不向基础设施建设投资,根据信息印度手机运营商协会(COAI)。
类似地,政府的法国、意大利和西班牙向欧盟委员会联合论文2022年8月,要求迅速发展的在这方面的立法建议。类似的情绪已经被美国监管机构代表FCC表示。在澳大利亚,2022年2月通过了世界法律,旨在让科技巨头支付他们的数字平台上的新闻内容。乐动扑克
印度电信公司与奥特:协同和紧张
数据显示移动数据消费已经从0.6 GB每月每用户在2016财年到17 GB /用户/月。一个巨大贡献来自视频的消费占40%,主要来自奥特的球员。
Aniket达尼、导演、CRISIL的研究说:“由于技术创新,如超高速IP网络智能手机,和消费者偏好的转变对他们的“免费增值”商业模式为基础,奥特玩家扮演一个角色在推动电信玩家的收入。”
然而,这并没有实质性帮助电信玩家arpu较低。逐步“电信玩家不受益于增加数据消费加上关税上涨有限。奥特球员的回报也倾斜支持电信玩家监管和支付形式的许可证很高,”丹尼说。
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
“不同类型的服务提供者之间的竞争的增长要求走向共享规则比适用轻碰在竞争环境中,“戈尔曼说。
然而,Uppal认为电信球员在这个问题上的立场是不合逻辑的。“电信公司之间有一个自然的紧张和协同&奥特球员是国际上上演。然而,没有一个主要监管机构采取了最后的决定。奥特球员被认为扩大数据市场但归咎于倾销数据流量,并迫使电信公司增加投资扩大产能。这个问题很复杂,电信公司必须考虑选项,比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。”
监管对奥特带回网络中立问题
融合时代开始预付和邮资已付的产品和差异化服务的目的是实现多年来,已经有松绑的娱乐奥特和电信服务逐渐与主要暴露被限制为邮资已付的产品。然而,对于社会媒体平台奥特WhatsApp, Facebook,不太可能有任何拆分由于巨大的体积。
Crisil的达尼说,任何企图微分关税需要修改网络中立,只会减缓增长在短期内由于不便用户但不影响增长WhatsApp和类似平台的广泛接受使用。“规范奥特玩家不同的关税计划会反对网络中立的概念和监管机构可能会气馁的就像2020年的水平。”
“电信公司必须考虑选择比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。在未来这可能阻止自己的选项。同时,这种监管很难执行,可能违反网络中立原则自奥特是互联网的一部分,和治疗一些应用程序以不同的方式将违反网络中立,”Uppal说。
GSMA的戈尔曼添加移动行业支持和促进公平竞争刺激创新和投资的最佳方法,造福消费者,刺激经济增长,并认为这两个目标将是最好的原则“相同的规则相同的服务”。
这将有助于提高消费者信心和信任在使用基于互联网的服务,确保一致的方法透明度等问题,服务质量和数据隐私。一致的应用程序还将支持合法的执法监管义务和国家安全活动,戈尔曼补充道。
读也
“我们必须避免草率决定,等待的结果可信的研究,像那些目前由国际电信联盟,全球监管机构,在印度是一个重要的球员,”Uppal说。
电信监管机构火车预计将推出一个咨询文件对监管奥特球员在下个月。
另一个提到2022年电信法案草案是在消息截获的目的是维护国家安全。然而,这也可以成为一个争论的焦点为奥特通信球员已知加密他们的产品。
Uppal说奥特统治下行动。它可以修改如果需要解决的新问题,如果任何。
“许可不应被混淆与国家安全。可以采取几项措施是可能的和更多的如果有必要的话)。然而,应该适当的采取的措施,”他说。
问题是棘手的,任何决定将决定下一阶段的电信行业一直骑高5 g的发射服务。
<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India has joined the global chorus for bringing over the top (OTT) players under the ambit of regulation.
OTT platforms, which have been a driving force for tremendous increase in data consumption over the years, have now found themselves in the middle of a storm.
The issue of telecom players vs OTT platforms is not entirely new but has gained traction since the Indian government proposed to bring OTT communications services under telecom services under the draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
The premise of the whole argument is based on ‘same service same rules’.
“The principle of ’same rules for the same service’ maintains where regulation is considered to be necessary, will equivalent consumer voice and messaging services should be subject to the same regulatory and fiscal obligations, regardless of the underlying technology, geographic origin or whether they are delivered by a mobile operator or OTT service provider,” GSMA<\/a> Asia Pacific Head Julian Gorman told ETTelecom
However, few experts don’t agree with this view point.
“‘Same service same rules’ – the argument is neither factually correct today, nor logical on pure regulatory considerations. Such an argument would make it difficult to justify current variable levies based on the type of Circle, and measures to control anti-competitive behaviour,” Mahesh Uppal, a telecom expert says.
GLOBAL STAND
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Globally, many countries have been considering regulation ways to deal with this issue. However, there has been no final regulation yet or clarity on the way ahead.
GSMA is coordinating with the EU on a proposal for a \"fair share\" contribution towards network infrastructure costs from Big Tech companies which account for more than half of the internet traffic, Gorman said.
The European Commission<\/a> (EU) is advocating for formalizing due legislation for OTT players to share the network investment burden of the telecom players in a proportionate manner. The EU continues to express concern that there are big tech companies who generate a lot of data traffic but do not invest towards building infrastructure, according to information from Cellular Operators Association of India<\/a> (COAI).
Similarly, governments of France, Italy and Spain sent a joint paper to the Commission in August 2022, requesting for the swift development of a legislative proposal in this regard. Similar sentiments have been expressed by representatives of the US Regulator FCC. In Australia, a world-first law was passed in Feb 2022, aimed at making tech giants pay for news content on their digital platforms.
Indian Telcos vs OTT: Synergy & Tension
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The data shows mobile data consumption has gone from 0.6 GB per subscriber\/month in fiscal 2016 to 17 GB\/subscriber\/month currently. A large contribution to it came from the consumption of videos which accounted for 40%, mainly from OTT players.
Aniket Dani, Director, CRISIL Research says “Driven by innovations such as super-fast IP networks, smartphones, and the shift in consumer preferences towards their “freemium” based business models, OTT players play a role in boosting the telecom players’ revenue.“
However, this has not materially helped the telecom players who have low ARPUs.”The telecom players do not incrementally benefit from increase in data consumption coupled with limited tariff hikes. The returns were also skewed in favour of OTT players as telecom players are regulated and payments in form of licenses are high,” Dani said.
Telecom industry through COAI has been demanding regulating OTT communication services. The telecom industry has suggested levying a \"usage charge\" for actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. The usage charge will be decided mutually between telcos and OTT Players who must contribute towards creating and developing digital telecom infrastructure in India in exchange for using the services, as per COAI.
“The growth in competition between different types of service provider calls for a move towards shared rules that are lighter touch than those applicable in less competitive environments,” Gorman said.
However, Uppal argues that telecom players' position on this issue is illogical.“There is a natural tension and synergy between telcos & OTT players which is playing out internationally as well. However, no major regulator has taken a final decision. OTT players are credited for expanding data markets but blamed for dumping data traffic and forcing telcos to increase investments to expand capacity.The issue is complex and telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT.”
Regulation for OTT to bring back Net Neutrality issue
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The convergence era began in both prepaid and postpaid offerings and as the purpose of differentiating services was achieved over the years, there has been unbundling of entertainment OTT and telecom services gradually with major exposure being limited to post-paid offerings. However, for social media platforms OTT like WhatsApp, Facebook, there would be unlikely any unbundling due to the huge volume.
Crisil’s Dani says any attempt at differential tariffs would require amendments under net neutrality and would only slow down the growth rate in the near term due to inconvenience to subscribers yet not impact growth as WhatsApp and similar platform’s wide acceptance in usage. “Regulating the OTT players in terms of different tariff plans would go against the concept of Net Neutrality and could be discouraged by the regulatory body just like it was in 2020.”
“Telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT. This could foreclose their own options in the future. Also, such regulation would be difficult to enforce and could violate net neutrality principles since OTTs are part of the internet, and treating some apps differently would violate net neutrality,” Uppal said.
GSMA’s Gorman adds the mobile industry supports and promotes fair competition as the best way to stimulate innovation and investment for the benefit of consumers and to spur economic growth, and believes both objectives will be best served by the principle of ‘Same Rules for the Same Service’.
This will help to improve consumer confidence and trust in using internet-based services by ensuring a consistent approach to issues such as transparency, quality of service and data privacy. Consistent application of regulatory obligations will also support legitimate law enforcement and national security activities, Gorman added.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom Bill<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>App makers now say telcos need to share revenue for data usage on network<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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<\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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深入:调节奥特应用:相同的规则相同的服务或不呢?
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
印度加入了全球合唱让顶部(OTT)球员在规定的范围。
奥特的平台,一个巨大的驱动力增加数据消费多年来,现在发现自己在一个风暴。
电信玩家vs奥特平台的问题不是全新的,而是获得了牵引自从印度政府提出将奥特通信服务在电信服务根据电信法案草案,2022年。
整个论点的前提是基于相同的服务相同的规则。
”的原则,“相同的相同的服务规则”维护监管是必要的,将相当于消费者语音和消息传递服务应当服从相同的监管和财政义务,不管底层技术,地理起源或是否由移动运营商或奥特服务提供者,“GSMA亚太地区负责人朱利安·戈尔曼告诉ETTelecom乐动娱乐招聘
然而,一些专家不同意这个观点。
“相同的服务相同的规则——今天的论点既不是事实正确,也没有逻辑纯监管方面的考虑。这种观点将很难证明当前变量征收基于圆的类型,和措施来控制反竞争行为,“马赫什•Uppal电信专家说。
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在全球范围内,许多国家一直在考虑监管方法来处理这个问题。然而,还没有最终的规定或明确的方式。
GSMA是协调与欧盟的提议“公平分享”的贡献对大型科技公司的网络基础设施成本占超过一半的互联网流量,戈尔曼说。
的欧洲委员会(欧盟)倡导形式化是由于立法奥特玩家分享的网络投资负担电信玩家以适当的方式。欧盟继续表示担忧,有大型科技公司产生大量数据流量,但不向基础设施建设投资,根据信息印度手机运营商协会(COAI)。
类似地,政府的法国、意大利和西班牙向欧盟委员会联合论文2022年8月,要求迅速发展的在这方面的立法建议。类似的情绪已经被美国监管机构代表FCC表示。在澳大利亚,2022年2月通过了世界法律,旨在让科技巨头支付他们的数字平台上的新闻内容。乐动扑克
印度电信公司与奥特:协同和紧张
数据显示移动数据消费已经从0.6 GB每月每用户在2016财年到17 GB /用户/月。一个巨大贡献来自视频的消费占40%,主要来自奥特的球员。
Aniket达尼、导演、CRISIL的研究说:“由于技术创新,如超高速IP网络智能手机,和消费者偏好的转变对他们的“免费增值”商业模式为基础,奥特玩家扮演一个角色在推动电信玩家的收入。”
然而,这并没有实质性帮助电信玩家arpu较低。逐步“电信玩家不受益于增加数据消费加上关税上涨有限。奥特球员的回报也倾斜支持电信玩家监管和支付形式的许可证很高,”丹尼说。
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
“不同类型的服务提供者之间的竞争的增长要求走向共享规则比适用轻碰在竞争环境中,“戈尔曼说。
然而,Uppal认为电信球员在这个问题上的立场是不合逻辑的。“电信公司之间有一个自然的紧张和协同&奥特球员是国际上上演。然而,没有一个主要监管机构采取了最后的决定。奥特球员被认为扩大数据市场但归咎于倾销数据流量,并迫使电信公司增加投资扩大产能。这个问题很复杂,电信公司必须考虑选项,比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。”
监管对奥特带回网络中立问题
融合时代开始预付和邮资已付的产品和差异化服务的目的是实现多年来,已经有松绑的娱乐奥特和电信服务逐渐与主要暴露被限制为邮资已付的产品。然而,对于社会媒体平台奥特WhatsApp, Facebook,不太可能有任何拆分由于巨大的体积。
Crisil的达尼说,任何企图微分关税需要修改网络中立,只会减缓增长在短期内由于不便用户但不影响增长WhatsApp和类似平台的广泛接受使用。“规范奥特玩家不同的关税计划会反对网络中立的概念和监管机构可能会气馁的就像2020年的水平。”
“电信公司必须考虑选择比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。在未来这可能阻止自己的选项。同时,这种监管很难执行,可能违反网络中立原则自奥特是互联网的一部分,和治疗一些应用程序以不同的方式将违反网络中立,”Uppal说。
GSMA的戈尔曼添加移动行业支持和促进公平竞争刺激创新和投资的最佳方法,造福消费者,刺激经济增长,并认为这两个目标将是最好的原则“相同的规则相同的服务”。
这将有助于提高消费者信心和信任在使用基于互联网的服务,确保一致的方法透明度等问题,服务质量和数据隐私。一致的应用程序还将支持合法的执法监管义务和国家安全活动,戈尔曼补充道。
读也
“我们必须避免草率决定,等待的结果可信的研究,像那些目前由国际电信联盟,全球监管机构,在印度是一个重要的球员,”Uppal说。
电信监管机构火车预计将推出一个咨询文件对监管奥特球员在下个月。
另一个提到2022年电信法案草案是在消息截获的目的是维护国家安全。然而,这也可以成为一个争论的焦点为奥特通信球员已知加密他们的产品。
Uppal说奥特统治下行动。它可以修改如果需要解决的新问题,如果任何。
“许可不应被混淆与国家安全。可以采取几项措施是可能的和更多的如果有必要的话)。然而,应该适当的采取的措施,”他说。
问题是棘手的,任何决定将决定下一阶段的电信行业一直骑高5 g的发射服务。
<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India has joined the global chorus for bringing over the top (OTT) players under the ambit of regulation.
OTT platforms, which have been a driving force for tremendous increase in data consumption over the years, have now found themselves in the middle of a storm.
The issue of telecom players vs OTT platforms is not entirely new but has gained traction since the Indian government proposed to bring OTT communications services under telecom services under the draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
The premise of the whole argument is based on ‘same service same rules’.
“The principle of ’same rules for the same service’ maintains where regulation is considered to be necessary, will equivalent consumer voice and messaging services should be subject to the same regulatory and fiscal obligations, regardless of the underlying technology, geographic origin or whether they are delivered by a mobile operator or OTT service provider,” GSMA<\/a> Asia Pacific Head Julian Gorman told ETTelecom
However, few experts don’t agree with this view point.
“‘Same service same rules’ – the argument is neither factually correct today, nor logical on pure regulatory considerations. Such an argument would make it difficult to justify current variable levies based on the type of Circle, and measures to control anti-competitive behaviour,” Mahesh Uppal, a telecom expert says.
GLOBAL STAND
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Globally, many countries have been considering regulation ways to deal with this issue. However, there has been no final regulation yet or clarity on the way ahead.
GSMA is coordinating with the EU on a proposal for a \"fair share\" contribution towards network infrastructure costs from Big Tech companies which account for more than half of the internet traffic, Gorman said.
The European Commission<\/a> (EU) is advocating for formalizing due legislation for OTT players to share the network investment burden of the telecom players in a proportionate manner. The EU continues to express concern that there are big tech companies who generate a lot of data traffic but do not invest towards building infrastructure, according to information from Cellular Operators Association of India<\/a> (COAI).
Similarly, governments of France, Italy and Spain sent a joint paper to the Commission in August 2022, requesting for the swift development of a legislative proposal in this regard. Similar sentiments have been expressed by representatives of the US Regulator FCC. In Australia, a world-first law was passed in Feb 2022, aimed at making tech giants pay for news content on their digital platforms.
Indian Telcos vs OTT: Synergy & Tension
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The data shows mobile data consumption has gone from 0.6 GB per subscriber\/month in fiscal 2016 to 17 GB\/subscriber\/month currently. A large contribution to it came from the consumption of videos which accounted for 40%, mainly from OTT players.
Aniket Dani, Director, CRISIL Research says “Driven by innovations such as super-fast IP networks, smartphones, and the shift in consumer preferences towards their “freemium” based business models, OTT players play a role in boosting the telecom players’ revenue.“
However, this has not materially helped the telecom players who have low ARPUs.”The telecom players do not incrementally benefit from increase in data consumption coupled with limited tariff hikes. The returns were also skewed in favour of OTT players as telecom players are regulated and payments in form of licenses are high,” Dani said.
Telecom industry through COAI has been demanding regulating OTT communication services. The telecom industry has suggested levying a \"usage charge\" for actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. The usage charge will be decided mutually between telcos and OTT Players who must contribute towards creating and developing digital telecom infrastructure in India in exchange for using the services, as per COAI.
“The growth in competition between different types of service provider calls for a move towards shared rules that are lighter touch than those applicable in less competitive environments,” Gorman said.
However, Uppal argues that telecom players' position on this issue is illogical.“There is a natural tension and synergy between telcos & OTT players which is playing out internationally as well. However, no major regulator has taken a final decision. OTT players are credited for expanding data markets but blamed for dumping data traffic and forcing telcos to increase investments to expand capacity.The issue is complex and telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT.”
Regulation for OTT to bring back Net Neutrality issue
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The convergence era began in both prepaid and postpaid offerings and as the purpose of differentiating services was achieved over the years, there has been unbundling of entertainment OTT and telecom services gradually with major exposure being limited to post-paid offerings. However, for social media platforms OTT like WhatsApp, Facebook, there would be unlikely any unbundling due to the huge volume.
Crisil’s Dani says any attempt at differential tariffs would require amendments under net neutrality and would only slow down the growth rate in the near term due to inconvenience to subscribers yet not impact growth as WhatsApp and similar platform’s wide acceptance in usage. “Regulating the OTT players in terms of different tariff plans would go against the concept of Net Neutrality and could be discouraged by the regulatory body just like it was in 2020.”
“Telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT. This could foreclose their own options in the future. Also, such regulation would be difficult to enforce and could violate net neutrality principles since OTTs are part of the internet, and treating some apps differently would violate net neutrality,” Uppal said.
GSMA’s Gorman adds the mobile industry supports and promotes fair competition as the best way to stimulate innovation and investment for the benefit of consumers and to spur economic growth, and believes both objectives will be best served by the principle of ‘Same Rules for the Same Service’.
This will help to improve consumer confidence and trust in using internet-based services by ensuring a consistent approach to issues such as transparency, quality of service and data privacy. Consistent application of regulatory obligations will also support legitimate law enforcement and national security activities, Gorman added.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom Bill<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>App makers now say telcos need to share revenue for data usage on network<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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<\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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深入:调节奥特应用:相同的规则相同的服务或不呢?
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
印度加入了全球合唱让顶部(OTT)球员在规定的范围。
奥特的平台,一个巨大的驱动力增加数据消费多年来,现在发现自己在一个风暴。
电信玩家vs奥特平台的问题不是全新的,而是获得了牵引自从印度政府提出将奥特通信服务在电信服务根据电信法案草案,2022年。
整个论点的前提是基于相同的服务相同的规则。
”的原则,“相同的相同的服务规则”维护监管是必要的,将相当于消费者语音和消息传递服务应当服从相同的监管和财政义务,不管底层技术,地理起源或是否由移动运营商或奥特服务提供者,“GSMA亚太地区负责人朱利安·戈尔曼告诉ETTelecom乐动娱乐招聘
然而,一些专家不同意这个观点。
“相同的服务相同的规则——今天的论点既不是事实正确,也没有逻辑纯监管方面的考虑。这种观点将很难证明当前变量征收基于圆的类型,和措施来控制反竞争行为,“马赫什•Uppal电信专家说。
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在全球范围内,许多国家一直在考虑监管方法来处理这个问题。然而,还没有最终的规定或明确的方式。
GSMA是协调与欧盟的提议“公平分享”的贡献对大型科技公司的网络基础设施成本占超过一半的互联网流量,戈尔曼说。
的欧洲委员会(欧盟)倡导形式化是由于立法奥特玩家分享的网络投资负担电信玩家以适当的方式。欧盟继续表示担忧,有大型科技公司产生大量数据流量,但不向基础设施建设投资,根据信息印度手机运营商协会(COAI)。
类似地,政府的法国、意大利和西班牙向欧盟委员会联合论文2022年8月,要求迅速发展的在这方面的立法建议。类似的情绪已经被美国监管机构代表FCC表示。在澳大利亚,2022年2月通过了世界法律,旨在让科技巨头支付他们的数字平台上的新闻内容。乐动扑克
印度电信公司与奥特:协同和紧张
数据显示移动数据消费已经从0.6 GB每月每用户在2016财年到17 GB /用户/月。一个巨大贡献来自视频的消费占40%,主要来自奥特的球员。
Aniket达尼、导演、CRISIL的研究说:“由于技术创新,如超高速IP网络智能手机,和消费者偏好的转变对他们的“免费增值”商业模式为基础,奥特玩家扮演一个角色在推动电信玩家的收入。”
然而,这并没有实质性帮助电信玩家arpu较低。逐步“电信玩家不受益于增加数据消费加上关税上涨有限。奥特球员的回报也倾斜支持电信玩家监管和支付形式的许可证很高,”丹尼说。
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
“不同类型的服务提供者之间的竞争的增长要求走向共享规则比适用轻碰在竞争环境中,“戈尔曼说。
然而,Uppal认为电信球员在这个问题上的立场是不合逻辑的。“电信公司之间有一个自然的紧张和协同&奥特球员是国际上上演。然而,没有一个主要监管机构采取了最后的决定。奥特球员被认为扩大数据市场但归咎于倾销数据流量,并迫使电信公司增加投资扩大产能。这个问题很复杂,电信公司必须考虑选项,比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。”
监管对奥特带回网络中立问题
融合时代开始预付和邮资已付的产品和差异化服务的目的是实现多年来,已经有松绑的娱乐奥特和电信服务逐渐与主要暴露被限制为邮资已付的产品。然而,对于社会媒体平台奥特WhatsApp, Facebook,不太可能有任何拆分由于巨大的体积。
Crisil的达尼说,任何企图微分关税需要修改网络中立,只会减缓增长在短期内由于不便用户但不影响增长WhatsApp和类似平台的广泛接受使用。“规范奥特玩家不同的关税计划会反对网络中立的概念和监管机构可能会气馁的就像2020年的水平。”
“电信公司必须考虑选择比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。在未来这可能阻止自己的选项。同时,这种监管很难执行,可能违反网络中立原则自奥特是互联网的一部分,和治疗一些应用程序以不同的方式将违反网络中立,”Uppal说。
GSMA的戈尔曼添加移动行业支持和促进公平竞争刺激创新和投资的最佳方法,造福消费者,刺激经济增长,并认为这两个目标将是最好的原则“相同的规则相同的服务”。
这将有助于提高消费者信心和信任在使用基于互联网的服务,确保一致的方法透明度等问题,服务质量和数据隐私。一致的应用程序还将支持合法的执法监管义务和国家安全活动,戈尔曼补充道。
读也
“我们必须避免草率决定,等待的结果可信的研究,像那些目前由国际电信联盟,全球监管机构,在印度是一个重要的球员,”Uppal说。
电信监管机构火车预计将推出一个咨询文件对监管奥特球员在下个月。
另一个提到2022年电信法案草案是在消息截获的目的是维护国家安全。然而,这也可以成为一个争论的焦点为奥特通信球员已知加密他们的产品。
Uppal说奥特统治下行动。它可以修改如果需要解决的新问题,如果任何。
“许可不应被混淆与国家安全。可以采取几项措施是可能的和更多的如果有必要的话)。然而,应该适当的采取的措施,”他说。
问题是棘手的,任何决定将决定下一阶段的电信行业一直骑高5 g的发射服务。
<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India has joined the global chorus for bringing over the top (OTT) players under the ambit of regulation.
OTT platforms, which have been a driving force for tremendous increase in data consumption over the years, have now found themselves in the middle of a storm.
The issue of telecom players vs OTT platforms is not entirely new but has gained traction since the Indian government proposed to bring OTT communications services under telecom services under the draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
The premise of the whole argument is based on ‘same service same rules’.
“The principle of ’same rules for the same service’ maintains where regulation is considered to be necessary, will equivalent consumer voice and messaging services should be subject to the same regulatory and fiscal obligations, regardless of the underlying technology, geographic origin or whether they are delivered by a mobile operator or OTT service provider,” GSMA<\/a> Asia Pacific Head Julian Gorman told ETTelecom
However, few experts don’t agree with this view point.
“‘Same service same rules’ – the argument is neither factually correct today, nor logical on pure regulatory considerations. Such an argument would make it difficult to justify current variable levies based on the type of Circle, and measures to control anti-competitive behaviour,” Mahesh Uppal, a telecom expert says.
GLOBAL STAND
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Globally, many countries have been considering regulation ways to deal with this issue. However, there has been no final regulation yet or clarity on the way ahead.
GSMA is coordinating with the EU on a proposal for a \"fair share\" contribution towards network infrastructure costs from Big Tech companies which account for more than half of the internet traffic, Gorman said.
The European Commission<\/a> (EU) is advocating for formalizing due legislation for OTT players to share the network investment burden of the telecom players in a proportionate manner. The EU continues to express concern that there are big tech companies who generate a lot of data traffic but do not invest towards building infrastructure, according to information from Cellular Operators Association of India<\/a> (COAI).
Similarly, governments of France, Italy and Spain sent a joint paper to the Commission in August 2022, requesting for the swift development of a legislative proposal in this regard. Similar sentiments have been expressed by representatives of the US Regulator FCC. In Australia, a world-first law was passed in Feb 2022, aimed at making tech giants pay for news content on their digital platforms.
Indian Telcos vs OTT: Synergy & Tension
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The data shows mobile data consumption has gone from 0.6 GB per subscriber\/month in fiscal 2016 to 17 GB\/subscriber\/month currently. A large contribution to it came from the consumption of videos which accounted for 40%, mainly from OTT players.
Aniket Dani, Director, CRISIL Research says “Driven by innovations such as super-fast IP networks, smartphones, and the shift in consumer preferences towards their “freemium” based business models, OTT players play a role in boosting the telecom players’ revenue.“
However, this has not materially helped the telecom players who have low ARPUs.”The telecom players do not incrementally benefit from increase in data consumption coupled with limited tariff hikes. The returns were also skewed in favour of OTT players as telecom players are regulated and payments in form of licenses are high,” Dani said.
Telecom industry through COAI has been demanding regulating OTT communication services. The telecom industry has suggested levying a \"usage charge\" for actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. The usage charge will be decided mutually between telcos and OTT Players who must contribute towards creating and developing digital telecom infrastructure in India in exchange for using the services, as per COAI.
“The growth in competition between different types of service provider calls for a move towards shared rules that are lighter touch than those applicable in less competitive environments,” Gorman said.
However, Uppal argues that telecom players' position on this issue is illogical.“There is a natural tension and synergy between telcos & OTT players which is playing out internationally as well. However, no major regulator has taken a final decision. OTT players are credited for expanding data markets but blamed for dumping data traffic and forcing telcos to increase investments to expand capacity.The issue is complex and telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT.”
Regulation for OTT to bring back Net Neutrality issue
<\/strong>
The convergence era began in both prepaid and postpaid offerings and as the purpose of differentiating services was achieved over the years, there has been unbundling of entertainment OTT and telecom services gradually with major exposure being limited to post-paid offerings. However, for social media platforms OTT like WhatsApp, Facebook, there would be unlikely any unbundling due to the huge volume.
Crisil’s Dani says any attempt at differential tariffs would require amendments under net neutrality and would only slow down the growth rate in the near term due to inconvenience to subscribers yet not impact growth as WhatsApp and similar platform’s wide acceptance in usage. “Regulating the OTT players in terms of different tariff plans would go against the concept of Net Neutrality and could be discouraged by the regulatory body just like it was in 2020.”
“Telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT. This could foreclose their own options in the future. Also, such regulation would be difficult to enforce and could violate net neutrality principles since OTTs are part of the internet, and treating some apps differently would violate net neutrality,” Uppal said.
GSMA’s Gorman adds the mobile industry supports and promotes fair competition as the best way to stimulate innovation and investment for the benefit of consumers and to spur economic growth, and believes both objectives will be best served by the principle of ‘Same Rules for the Same Service’.
This will help to improve consumer confidence and trust in using internet-based services by ensuring a consistent approach to issues such as transparency, quality of service and data privacy. Consistent application of regulatory obligations will also support legitimate law enforcement and national security activities, Gorman added.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>OTT communications service should be excluded from ambit of definition of telecom services: BIF on draft telecom Bill<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>App makers now say telcos need to share revenue for data usage on network<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>OTT players must pay network usage charge, contribute towards AGR<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>Telcos lash out at OTTs, call them 'free riders'<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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深入:调节奥特应用:相同的规则相同的服务或不呢?
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
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奥特的平台,一个巨大的驱动力增加数据消费多年来,现在发现自己在一个风暴。
电信玩家vs奥特平台的问题不是全新的,而是获得了牵引自从印度政府提出将奥特通信服务在电信服务根据电信法案草案,2022年。
整个论点的前提是基于相同的服务相同的规则。
”的原则,“相同的相同的服务规则”维护监管是必要的,将相当于消费者语音和消息传递服务应当服从相同的监管和财政义务,不管底层技术,地理起源或是否由移动运营商或奥特服务提供者,“GSMA亚太地区负责人朱利安·戈尔曼告诉ETTelecom乐动娱乐招聘
然而,一些专家不同意这个观点。
“相同的服务相同的规则——今天的论点既不是事实正确,也没有逻辑纯监管方面的考虑。这种观点将很难证明当前变量征收基于圆的类型,和措施来控制反竞争行为,“马赫什•Uppal电信专家说。
全球站
在全球范围内,许多国家一直在考虑监管方法来处理这个问题。然而,还没有最终的规定或明确的方式。
GSMA是协调与欧盟的提议“公平分享”的贡献对大型科技公司的网络基础设施成本占超过一半的互联网流量,戈尔曼说。
的欧洲委员会(欧盟)倡导形式化是由于立法奥特玩家分享的网络投资负担电信玩家以适当的方式。欧盟继续表示担忧,有大型科技公司产生大量数据流量,但不向基础设施建设投资,根据信息印度手机运营商协会(COAI)。
类似地,政府的法国、意大利和西班牙向欧盟委员会联合论文2022年8月,要求迅速发展的在这方面的立法建议。类似的情绪已经被美国监管机构代表FCC表示。在澳大利亚,2022年2月通过了世界法律,旨在让科技巨头支付他们的数字平台上的新闻内容。乐动扑克
印度电信公司与奥特:协同和紧张
数据显示移动数据消费已经从0.6 GB每月每用户在2016财年到17 GB /用户/月。一个巨大贡献来自视频的消费占40%,主要来自奥特的球员。
Aniket达尼、导演、CRISIL的研究说:“由于技术创新,如超高速IP网络智能手机,和消费者偏好的转变对他们的“免费增值”商业模式为基础,奥特玩家扮演一个角色在推动电信玩家的收入。”
然而,这并没有实质性帮助电信玩家arpu较低。逐步“电信玩家不受益于增加数据消费加上关税上涨有限。奥特球员的回报也倾斜支持电信玩家监管和支付形式的许可证很高,”丹尼说。
电信行业通过COAI要求调节奥特通信服务。电信行业提出征收“用法”实际流量由奥特在电信网络。使用电信公司之间将相互决定和奥特球员必须提供创建和发展数字在印度的电信基础设施,以换取使用服务,按COAI。
“不同类型的服务提供者之间的竞争的增长要求走向共享规则比适用轻碰在竞争环境中,“戈尔曼说。
然而,Uppal认为电信球员在这个问题上的立场是不合逻辑的。“电信公司之间有一个自然的紧张和协同&奥特球员是国际上上演。然而,没有一个主要监管机构采取了最后的决定。奥特球员被认为扩大数据市场但归咎于倾销数据流量,并迫使电信公司增加投资扩大产能。这个问题很复杂,电信公司必须考虑选项,比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。”
监管对奥特带回网络中立问题
融合时代开始预付和邮资已付的产品和差异化服务的目的是实现多年来,已经有松绑的娱乐奥特和电信服务逐渐与主要暴露被限制为邮资已付的产品。然而,对于社会媒体平台奥特WhatsApp, Facebook,不太可能有任何拆分由于巨大的体积。
Crisil的达尼说,任何企图微分关税需要修改网络中立,只会减缓增长在短期内由于不便用户但不影响增长WhatsApp和类似平台的广泛接受使用。“规范奥特玩家不同的关税计划会反对网络中立的概念和监管机构可能会气馁的就像2020年的水平。”
“电信公司必须考虑选择比如提高关税,而不是要求规定奥特。在未来这可能阻止自己的选项。同时,这种监管很难执行,可能违反网络中立原则自奥特是互联网的一部分,和治疗一些应用程序以不同的方式将违反网络中立,”Uppal说。
GSMA的戈尔曼添加移动行业支持和促进公平竞争刺激创新和投资的最佳方法,造福消费者,刺激经济增长,并认为这两个目标将是最好的原则“相同的规则相同的服务”。
这将有助于提高消费者信心和信任在使用基于互联网的服务,确保一致的方法透明度等问题,服务质量和数据隐私。一致的应用程序还将支持合法的执法监管义务和国家安全活动,戈尔曼补充道。
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“我们必须避免草率决定,等待的结果可信的研究,像那些目前由国际电信联盟,全球监管机构,在印度是一个重要的球员,”Uppal说。
电信监管机构火车预计将推出一个咨询文件对监管奥特球员在下个月。
另一个提到2022年电信法案草案是在消息截获的目的是维护国家安全。然而,这也可以成为一个争论的焦点为奥特通信球员已知加密他们的产品。
Uppal说奥特统治下行动。它可以修改如果需要解决的新问题,如果任何。
“许可不应被混淆与国家安全。可以采取几项措施是可能的和更多的如果有必要的话)。然而,应该适当的采取的措施,”他说。
问题是棘手的,任何决定将决定下一阶段的电信行业一直骑高5 g的发射服务。
OTT platforms, which have been a driving force for tremendous increase in data consumption over the years, have now found themselves in the middle of a storm.
The issue of telecom players vs OTT platforms is not entirely new but has gained traction since the Indian government proposed to bring OTT communications services under telecom services under the draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
The premise of the whole argument is based on ‘same service same rules’.
“The principle of ’same rules for the same service’ maintains where regulation is considered to be necessary, will equivalent consumer voice and messaging services should be subject to the same regulatory and fiscal obligations, regardless of the underlying technology, geographic origin or whether they are delivered by a mobile operator or OTT service provider,” GSMA<\/a> Asia Pacific Head Julian Gorman told ETTelecom
However, few experts don’t agree with this view point.
“‘Same service same rules’ – the argument is neither factually correct today, nor logical on pure regulatory considerations. Such an argument would make it difficult to justify current variable levies based on the type of Circle, and measures to control anti-competitive behaviour,” Mahesh Uppal, a telecom expert says.
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Globally, many countries have been considering regulation ways to deal with this issue. However, there has been no final regulation yet or clarity on the way ahead.
GSMA is coordinating with the EU on a proposal for a \"fair share\" contribution towards network infrastructure costs from Big Tech companies which account for more than half of the internet traffic, Gorman said.
The European Commission<\/a> (EU) is advocating for formalizing due legislation for OTT players to share the network investment burden of the telecom players in a proportionate manner. The EU continues to express concern that there are big tech companies who generate a lot of data traffic but do not invest towards building infrastructure, according to information from Cellular Operators Association of India<\/a> (COAI).
Similarly, governments of France, Italy and Spain sent a joint paper to the Commission in August 2022, requesting for the swift development of a legislative proposal in this regard. Similar sentiments have been expressed by representatives of the US Regulator FCC. In Australia, a world-first law was passed in Feb 2022, aimed at making tech giants pay for news content on their digital platforms.
Indian Telcos vs OTT: Synergy & Tension
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The data shows mobile data consumption has gone from 0.6 GB per subscriber\/month in fiscal 2016 to 17 GB\/subscriber\/month currently. A large contribution to it came from the consumption of videos which accounted for 40%, mainly from OTT players.
Aniket Dani, Director, CRISIL Research says “Driven by innovations such as super-fast IP networks, smartphones, and the shift in consumer preferences towards their “freemium” based business models, OTT players play a role in boosting the telecom players’ revenue.“
However, this has not materially helped the telecom players who have low ARPUs.”The telecom players do not incrementally benefit from increase in data consumption coupled with limited tariff hikes. The returns were also skewed in favour of OTT players as telecom players are regulated and payments in form of licenses are high,” Dani said.
Telecom industry through COAI has been demanding regulating OTT communication services. The telecom industry has suggested levying a \"usage charge\" for actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. The usage charge will be decided mutually between telcos and OTT Players who must contribute towards creating and developing digital telecom infrastructure in India in exchange for using the services, as per COAI.
“The growth in competition between different types of service provider calls for a move towards shared rules that are lighter touch than those applicable in less competitive environments,” Gorman said.
However, Uppal argues that telecom players' position on this issue is illogical.“There is a natural tension and synergy between telcos & OTT players which is playing out internationally as well. However, no major regulator has taken a final decision. OTT players are credited for expanding data markets but blamed for dumping data traffic and forcing telcos to increase investments to expand capacity.The issue is complex and telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT.”
Regulation for OTT to bring back Net Neutrality issue
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The convergence era began in both prepaid and postpaid offerings and as the purpose of differentiating services was achieved over the years, there has been unbundling of entertainment OTT and telecom services gradually with major exposure being limited to post-paid offerings. However, for social media platforms OTT like WhatsApp, Facebook, there would be unlikely any unbundling due to the huge volume.
Crisil’s Dani says any attempt at differential tariffs would require amendments under net neutrality and would only slow down the growth rate in the near term due to inconvenience to subscribers yet not impact growth as WhatsApp and similar platform’s wide acceptance in usage. “Regulating the OTT players in terms of different tariff plans would go against the concept of Net Neutrality and could be discouraged by the regulatory body just like it was in 2020.”
“Telcos must consider options like raising tariffs instead of demanding regulations for OTT. This could foreclose their own options in the future. Also, such regulation would be difficult to enforce and could violate net neutrality principles since OTTs are part of the internet, and treating some apps differently would violate net neutrality,” Uppal said.
GSMA’s Gorman adds the mobile industry supports and promotes fair competition as the best way to stimulate innovation and investment for the benefit of consumers and to spur economic growth, and believes both objectives will be best served by the principle of ‘Same Rules for the Same Service’.
This will help to improve consumer confidence and trust in using internet-based services by ensuring a consistent approach to issues such as transparency, quality of service and data privacy. Consistent application of regulatory obligations will also support legitimate law enforcement and national security activities, Gorman added.
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“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
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The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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“We must avoid hasty decisions and await the results of credible studies, like those being currently carried out by the International Telecommunications Union, the global regulatory body, where India is an important player,” Uppal said.
Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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Telecom regulator Trai is expected to bring out a consultation paper on regulation for OTT players by next month.
Another mention in the draft telecom bill 2022 is around message interception for the purpose of maintaining national security. However, this can also become a bone of contention for OTT communication players who are known to encrypt their offerings.
Uppal says OTTs are governed under the IT Act. It could be amended if necessary to address new concerns, if any.
“Licensing should not be confused with national security. Several measures are possible and more can be taken if necessary. However, measures taken should be proportionate,” he said.
The issue is tricky, any decision will determine the next phase of the telecom industry which has been riding high on the launch of 5G services.
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