Italian ISPs Association: Proposals for the next legislature

During a recent convention, Assoprovider, the Italian association of independent ISPs, introduced a list of proposals addressed to whichever coalition will win the upcoming elections:

• To encourage competition and market liberalization, by splitting TelecomItalia into two companies and encouraging Infratel-like initiatives;


• Creation of a cadastre of communication resources;


• Use of standard wireless infrastructures and promotion of wireless broadband based on non-proprietary technologies;


• Aperture of the mobile market;


• Encourage the convergence of telecommunications and radio broadcasting;


• Strengthening and rationalization of the Authorities involved in Internet-related matters;


• Institution of an Internet parliamentary commission, aimed to safeguard the individual and fundamental freedoms;


• Consip Marketplace: creation of a telecommunications division;


• Support to the Venture Capital development and creation of a low-cost stock market for the sector;


• Complete revision of the current e-government and ecommerce philosophy;

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