NGNs will be subject to the regulatory framework for electronic communication networks and services that has recently been established in the European union.This regulatory framework is technology-neutral and seeks to ensure that all communication technologies compete under the same conditions.
NGN will present a range of challenges for regulators.The first and obvious challenge arises from new technology.The 2003 package is intended to be technology neutral,but current regulatory practices are strongly related to the circuit switching environment.Some of the traditional requirements may become less relevant with NGN.others will remain but change character.Fresh analysis and assignments will be required to apply the regulatory principles of the 2003 package to NGN.
