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Upcoming events |
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VIII
Meeting of the Permanent Consultative Committee I, Telecommunications |
The VIII Meeting of Permanent Consultative
Committee I: Telecommunications (PCC.I), will be held from May 23 to
26, 2006 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Please be reminded that as a consequence of the
Resolutions adopted at the IV Regular Meeting of the Assembly of CITEL
regarding the objective and the mandate of the Committee, at this
meeting there will be discussions regarding possible modifications on
the structure.
This meeting will consider in particular the following aspects:
- Standards Coordination.
- Advanced Network Technologies and Services.
- Mutual Recognition Agreements and
Certification Processes.
- Economic Aspects and Tariff Principles.
- Preparations for the World Conference on International
Telecommunications (WCIT).
more information |
VII
Meeting of the Permanent Consultative Committee II,
Radiocommunications including Broadcasting |
The VII Meeting of
Permanent Consultative Committee II, Radiocommunications including
Broadcasting, will be held in Lima, Peru, June 20 to 23, 2006.
There are several relevant subjects that will be
considered, particularly we draw attention to:
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Preparation of CITEL for the WRC-07.
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Radio frequency identification devices (RFID).
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Broadband Power Line Communications (BPL).
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Refarming of 700 MHz band.
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General guidelines for licensing global mobile
personal communications system networks (GMPCS).
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Considerations on the authorization of broadband
communication services by networks of the aeronautical mobile-satellite
service (AMSS).
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Procedures to be followed for authorization of
earth stations on board vessels (ESV).
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Implementation of Digital Terrestrial TV.
We particularly highlight that on June 19, 2006,
will be held the Workshop on Technical and Regulatory Aspects
related to the Effects of Electromagnetic Non-Ionizing Emissions
in order to share information.
more information |
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Important issues |
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Highlights
of the session “Perspectives of technology leaders and infrastructure
providers” |
By José Leite Pereira
Filho,
Counselor, ANATEL-Brazil
The new cycle of progress in the telecommunications sector, with
the expansion of wireless communications, with the spread of broadband
solutions, and with the advances of information and communications
technologies, opens new perspectives to promote access to information
and knowledge throughout the Americas Region.
more information |
Broadband
and growth will go hand in hand in Latin America |
By
Carlos Carnevali, Vice president Latin America, Cisco Systems
The conditions for accelerated and sustained economic growth in
Latin America over the next few years are in place, and success will
depend on the intelligent cooperation of governments, the business
community, labor, academia and the citizenry at large. The economic
security and wellbeing of the region will rise rapidly over the next
decade as governments maintain macroeconomic stability, and pursue
deregulation and global integration, while removing barriers to
productivity.
more information |
The
ICT revolution and spectrum reform |
By Peter Pitsch,
Communications Policy Director, INTEL
Over the last two decades, information and communication
technologies (ICT) have evolved quickly, making it hard to draw a line
between the two. New silicon technologies associated with more
powerful applications have generated integration and massive
processing and communication capabilities around IP.
more information |
A
New Era Emerges. A Revolutionary Convergence |
By Michael D. Kennedy,
Senior Vice President of Global Government Relations, MOTOROLA
Every decade or so, technologies converge to create a generational
leap. Today, we are in the midst of a revolution that will shift the
center of gravity in the business of communications. Technologies and
disparate information systems are morphing to allow for one total and
inclusive seamless experience.
more information |
Technology
Innovation for Wireless Broadband Access |
By John
Hoadley, Wireless CTO, NORTEL
Several
years ago, Nortel’s Advanced
Wireless Technology team focused its sights on achieving a target of
ten times the wireless capacity, bandwidth, and performance that was
available at the time. The team knew it needed to enable the network
to ultimately deliver the 1-Megabit-per-second (Mbit/s) data rates
necessary for real-time, truly broadband wireless services.
more information |
An
Agenda for the Future – 3G and Mobile TV Applications |
By
Flavio Mansi, Vice President Business
Development, QUALCOMM International
As QUALCOMM continues to develop and deliver innovative digital
wireless communications solutions based on CDMA and other technologies,
we are encouraged by the way 3G technologies are being used to
strengthen economic and social development.
more information |
International
450 Association (IA450) and CITEL sign a Cooperation Agreement |
Secretariat
of CITEL
International 450 Association (IA450), a no profit international
organization for the promotion of CDMA2000 utilization in the 450 MHz
Band, and CITEL of the Organization of American States, announced a
Cooperative Agreement to further the harmonious development of
telecommunications in the Americas.
The collaborative relationship
between IA450 and CITEL will focus on cooperation areas of common
interests within the scope of both organizations' objectives such as
wireless technologies, services and applications, spectrum policies
and planning, regulation, use of wireless technologies to support
social and economic development, rural Internet services, fixed
wireless access services, and universal services especially in
developing countries. |
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Training |
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Relation
between residential VoIP and broad band development |
By Colombian Association of Engineers (ACIEM)
One
of the most interesting points to analyze in VoIP is how it closely
relates to broad band development, a topic that is worth going into
some depth on.
more information |
List
of courses that have already been announced by CITEL to receive
fellowships |
By
Carol Dolinkas, Coordinator
Human Resources Development,
CITEL
Please find attached the list of courses of the
CITEL training program for 2006, where the announcements to apply for
fellowships have already been issued.
more information |
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What's
happening in the region? |
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Brazil:
Anatel Presents Draft Alternate Fixed Telephony Plan |
At its 390th Regular Meeting,
the Governing Council of the National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel)
decided to forward for public consultation a draft Alternate Mandatory
Service Plan. The Alternate Plan, for local service, to be implemented
by Fixed Switched Telephony (FST) licensees, is in keeping with
Ministry of Communications directives to identify viable solutions for
different user profiles, especially users who access the Internet by
dialup via FST during peak hours. (ANATEL, 19 April 2006)
more information |
Colombia:
From Today, Telefónica is a Telecom Partner |
With Ministry of Communications representative Martha Pinto de de Hart
and Ministry of the Treasury representative Alberto Carrasquilla in
attendance, Telefónica de España, through its President, César Alierta,
today signed documents making it a Colombia Telecomunicaciones partner.
(Ministry of Communications, 18 April 2006)
more information |
Brazil:
Anatel Releases Compilation of Telecommunication Provisions and
Judgments |
The Coleção Brasileira de
Direito das Telecomunicações [Brazilian Telecommunication Law
Compilation] is available via the National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel)
portal at the following address:
http://www.anatel.gov.br/BIBLIOTECA/PUBLICACAO/DEFAULT.ASP. (ANATEL,
18 April 2006)
more information |
Venezuela:
Update of the List of Approved Trademarks and Equipment Models and
Devices |
The National Telecommunication Commission
(CONATEL) wishes to advise all interested parties that the “List of
Approved Trademarks and Equipment Models and Devices” was published in
the Gaceta Oficial de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, No.
38.414, of April 6, 2006, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No.
253, Article 8, which contains the List of Foreign Entities and/or
Organizations Recommended to Approve and Certify Telecommunication
Equipment, published in Gaceta Oficial No. 37.698, of May 27, 2003. (CONATEL,
10 April 2006)
more information |
Colombia:
Comments on the Draft Resolution on Correct and Rational Use of
the Radio Spectrum in Departmental Service Areas |
The Ministry of Communications wishes to express
appreciation for comments received on the draft resolution published
on March 10, 2006. The link indicated below publishes a three-chapter
document compiling and summarizing said comments, based on the
categorization utilized in the abovementioned draft resolution.(Ministry
of Communications, 7 April 2006)
more information |
Venezuela:
Law on Corporate Responsibility in Radio and Television: A New
Reality in Communications |
On Wednesday, April 4, 2006, a
special workshop was held in Maturín to disseminate the Law on
Corporate Responsibility in Radio and Television. The seminar was
promoted by the National Telecommunication Commission (CONATEL) to
disseminate the main provision of this innovative legal framework,
whose objective is implementation of free, pluralistic, and democratic
communications. (CONATEL, 7 April 2006)
more information |
Colombia:
Territorial E-Government Strategy Impacts 1,051
Municipalities |
Over 95% of the country’s municipalities are
undergoing technological modernization as part of the Territorial E-Government
Strategy being implemented by the Ministry of Communications based on
the Agenda for Connectivity, which has led to investments of $51.1
billion pesos. (Ministry of Communications, 5 April
2006)
more information |
Brazil:
Anatel Publishes SFT Station Transmitter and Transceptor
Certification Standard |
The National Telecommunication
Agency (Anatel) published Resolution No. 433, adopting the Approval
and Certification Standard for Base Radio Station (BRS) and Fixed
Switched Telephony (FST) Relay Station Transmitters and Transceptors.
(ANATEL, 29 March 2006)
more information |
Chile:
Our policy will be to promote connectivity and equity in Chile |
The Minister of Transport and
Telecommunications underscored the results of the Cisco Broadband
Barometer as an indication of the success of public telecommunication
policies during the Concertation [Concertation of Parties for
Democracy] governments. With 42% growth in 2005, broadband in Chile is
rapidly approaching the target of one million connections by the
Bicentennial [2010]. (SUBTEL, 29 March 2006)
more information |
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New
Associate Members of CITEL |
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Chile:
CISCO Systems |
On April 3, 2006, the
CISCO
Systems Chile,
became an associate member of PCC.I.
Cisco Systems is the worldwide
leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco connectivity solutions
are the basis for the Internet and of other corporate, educational,
and governmental networks the world over. Today, Internet is an
essential component of business, education, personal communications,
and entertainment. Cisco has been in Chile
since 1997. Its solutions are found in diverse companies in various
sectors, such as government, armed forces, banking, education,
telecommunications, mining, retail, and manufacturing in general. The
company has grown impressively in Chile–around 85% as of the close of
fiscal year 2005.
The company has assumed a
leadership position in the local market by offering hardware,
software, and services to create Internet solutions by which persons,
businesses, and countries increase productivity, improve client
satisfaction, optimize business procedures, and strengthen competitive
advantages. Alvaro Croquevielle is General
Manager of Cisco Systems in Chile. He is responsible for the
company’s leadership in that market. |
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