IDA Launches New Policy Framework for Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony
(via James Seng)
Facilities-based operators1 (FBOs) and services-based operators2
(SBOs) can be licensed under the new IP Telephony framework. For the
provision of IP Telephony services, FBOs can use 8-digit level "6"
numbers. In addition, IDA will issue a new 8-digit number level "3"
(i.e. +65 3xxx xxxx) to both FBOs and SBOs.
(zh-tw)說明一下, FBO就是我們第一類電信業者, SBO就是第二類. 第一類要經營網路電話的可以用"6"開頭的號碼, 這也是一般新加坡市民用的固網號碼. 另外, iDA也新增"3"開頭的號碼, 讓一類和二類業者都可以用.
To encourage adoption in this emerging technology, IDA's framework
includes minimal regulatory obligations to address certain public and
regulatory concerns. Operators providing IP Telephony services using
level '3' numbers, are not required to provide number portability,
emergency service connection, directory enquiry and printed directory
services, or conform to QoS levels set by IDA. However, operators must
provide clear information to their subscribers, for example, whether
their service allows access to emergency services and whether it meets
the minimum QoS levels set by IDA for local fixed-line services.
(zh-tw)這邊更要說明一下. 拿"3"開頭的可以先不提供號碼可攜, 緊急電話, QoS等服務, 但必須要告知用戶有這些狀況. 以下的"6"開頭的號碼, 就要遵照一般固網特許事業的規定.
FBOs who wish to use 8-digit level "6" numbers (i.e. +65 6xxx xxxx) for IP Telephony services can do so, if they can provide number portability; connection to emergency services; directory enquiry and printed directory services; and, ensure quality-of-service (QoS) levels that are currently required for local fixed-line services. FBOs must also ensure interconnection such that users can receive and make voice calls to fixed-line and mobile subscribers in Singapore. These are similar obligations for current local fixed-line services.
連新加坡這樣的警察國家對於新科技都有如此的包容, 看看台灣....昨天在DGT的座談會裡, ITSP業者出席非常踴躍, 但是DGT沒有先做好功課, 搞不清楚業者及民眾的需求; 檢調機關反正就老大心態, 不論IP-PSTN或是IP-IP, 他們都要能夠監聽才能讓業者上路; 業者當然就可以不玩, 因為玩一天虧一天; 民眾反正無法抵抗或是要求, 也就別想說台灣的電信服務能有多創新了...:-(
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