ITU policy forum on IP telephony ended in Geneva Fri. with series...
ITU policy forum on IP telephony ended in Geneva Fri. with series of opinions that appeared to try to balance cost and lost revenue concerns raised last week over shift of voice traffic away from circuit-switched networks. One opinion…
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agreed on at World Telecom Policy Forum on IP telephony sets out work program for ITU, including studies to “facilitate the migration to IP-based networks.” Other studies covered include identification of cost elements of international IP connectivity in introduction of IP telephony and compatibility and interoperability issues between IP networks and public switched telephone networks. Another opinion reflects views of ITU members on issues related to IP telephony, including impact on developing countries and “financial challenges and commercial opportunities.” ITU said public policy goals related to IP telephony raised at Forum include universal service, number portability, carrier selection, privacy, public directories.