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Regulation 'to back telecom investment'
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There should be a relaxation in regulations applied to the telecommunications sector to spur the development of next-generation infrastructure, it has been claimed. According to telecoms.com, the European Telecommunications Networks Operators' (Etno's) association believes there needs to be a clear strategy to encourage investment in high-speed broadband networks across the continent. Michael Bartholomew, Etno director, told the organisation's general assembly: "The economic priority of the next few years must be investment in fibre-based next-generation networks and mobile broadband networks through policies that create the incentives for that to happen." In addition, Mr Bartholomew said a "stable and predictable policy and regulatory environment" is needed for the necessary multi-billion euro investment to take place, the news provider reports. However, he warned that regulations which focus on forcing prices down could have the effect of causing investment to leave the sector. Last month, IT Pro cited research from Point-Topic which showed UK firms increasingly want to use networks with higher access speeds. Azzurri is transforming the way organisations buy and use communications and information technology.  |
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