7. It is clear that IP is now the standard for connectivity, and now is the time to formalize this. BT was free to play between the types of IP and CT traffic that used the IPX platform tactically and not as a transition network. It has been able to guarantee volume commitments from other airlines, as this remains the only way to guarantee lower prices for both CT and IPX. In imposing litigation on us, the MNOs asked us to decide that there should be an amendment to the ASA to remedy the imbalance, as BT is required to obtain approval for its proposed price changes before they come into force. 14. If Ofcom removes the end-to-end connectivity requirement (which BT abused to avoid paying for transit services offered by other CPS), general A1 guidelines must be updated to ensure that small CPs can use the litigation route if BT refuses interconnection/connectivity. In these circumstances, it may be desirable to consider maintaining the end-to-end connectivity requirement during the upcoming online market review period. The ASA contains BT`s standard conditions for the provision of interconnections for telephony. The ASA defines each party`s contractual obligations when a CP links its public electronic communications network (PECN) to that of BTs and allows calls between different networks.
The ASA provides, among other things, mechanisms for each party to change the costs of these services and facilities. A standard interconnection agreement (ASA) is provided for renewable and non-renewable systems. This agreement allows you to reduce the amount of energy you need from the energy supplier through the energy produced from your system. Excess exported in the grid is not “stored” or credited to your bill. On 1 October 2012, Ofcom published its preliminary findings in a dispute between BT and each of Everything Everywhere, H3G and Telefénica. BT`s standard interconnection agreement governs telephone services provided by both BT and other operators participating in the agreement. Mobile operators have filed a dispute with Ofcom over the pricing clauses. The relevant provisions allow BT to unilaterally change royalties, while other operators require prior consent from BT to change their rates. Ofcom tentatively concluded that the provisions were asymmetrical, but fair and proportionate. Ofcom believes that stability in the current regime is an asset, as BT is an important transit provider and serves as a gateway to price fluctuations for other operators. In addition, ofcom considers that the potential disadvantages of the scheme, such as BT`s ability to introduce unilateral price changes without commercial consultation, are limited by a regulation allowing operators to settle a price dispute with Ofcom.
6. A new IP connection agreement is the most important basis for any new regulation. Incremental changes to THE STANDARD BT interconnection agreement or the use of the BT IPX agreement do not work. These contracts must be retired after migration and the BT-CP relationship must be redefined on reciprocal and fair terms that avoid conferring characteristics of impaired domination. UKCTA is keen to work with Ofcom to create a new IP UK interconnection framework that is doing well and better reflects the diversity of today`s voice communications market. 2. UKCTA believes that a new regulatory approach is needed if the sector is to complete the transition to the investigation period. The current review of the narrow bands has given BT too much control. Although bt was considered technologically neutral, BT`s upgrade and participation in so many calls (ending, birth and porting) allowed them to dictate industrial technology standards, slowing the pace of IP introduction across the industry.
