Mandate:

To develop studies on the economic aspects and tariff principles of the telecommunications systems, and to examine the need for new or adapted charging and accounting mechanisms for the provision of such services in the Region

Terms of Reference:

1. Identify, analyze and evaluate cost models for the different telecommunication services, prioritizing the experience in the region and the needs of member countries, with an ongoing evaluation of the impact of new technologies.
2. Identify, analyze and evaluate the economic aspects relative to new generation network-based services in the countries of the region, considering their impact on the sector growth, their costs and potential savings.
3. Study the economic aspects relative to tariffs such as rates, access charges, etc., considering the impact on new generation networks.
4. Identify, analyze and evaluate the different factors relative to the activities in telecommunications, their impact on economic growth and income distribution.
5. Study economic aspects associated with Internet in the Americas (International Internet Connectivity and Traffic Flow Methodologies).
6. Study competitiveness in the telecommunications market, including the effects of anti competition practices and regulatory measures to prevent them.
7. Take into account the activities of ITU-T Study Group 3, so that contributions from the Region of the Americas can be submitted.

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