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10-January-2006
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The development of broadband Internet access, has triggered a shift in voice traffic from traditional public switched telephone networks (PSTN) to alternative Internet Protocol (IP) networks.
20-October-2005
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The number of broadband subscriptions throughout the OECD continued to increase in the first half of 2005 from 119 million to 137 million. Broadband penetration in the OECD grew by 15% in the first half of the year to 11.8 subscribers per 100 inhabitants. As penetration grows, broadband providers in the OECD increasingly are offering voice and video services over this platform.
21-September-2005
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Latest OECD reports on internet governance and financial mechanisms, security and promoting ICTs for development, issues which will be discussed at the WSIS Tunis Summit that runs from 16-18 November 2005.
24-May-2005
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Our latest Broadband penetration data
23-May-2005
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The lastest OECD broadband technologies penetration data.
20-April-2005
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Many countries are grappling with spectrum reform in a climate of rapid technological change, convergence and relentlessly growing spectrum demand.
14-April-2005
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Rapid technological changes are facilitating the convergence between WiFi (short for “Wireless Fidelity”) and mobile networks, in particular with 3G networks and resulting in the development of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services.
23-February-2005
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This paper examines one narrow aspect of the digital divide, the effects of regulatory reform on telecommunication networks. While regulatory reform is only one part of the global digital divide problem, it can play a key role in helping telecommunication markets bridge some of the gaps.
18-January-2005
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Over the last several years, a number of the major network operators have put in place network upgrade plans to implement next generation networks (NGN).
14-September-2004
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The commercialisation of Third Generation (3G) mobile services in the OECD has been delayed for a number of reasons. These include the delay in delivery of 3G terminal equipment, other technological problems and the financial crises affecting the telecommunications industry
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