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Report and Wiki Released on Evolving State IP-Based Communications Around the Globe

Study indicates wide disparity of treatment toward VoIP

The Global IP Alliance ("Alliance") released its initial report and established an ongoing process to allow government, industry and consumers to obtain current information on the state of global IP-based communications technology and regulation.

Hosting government regulators from more than 25 countries in Washington, D.C., the Alliance officially launched public access to the Global IP Policy Matrix and announced a new process whereby those following IP technology and regulation may share information on VoIP treatment around the world via the establishment of the Global IP Alliance's wiki.

"The Matrix is the first in a series of evolving, updateable resources that will establish the Alliance as the 'go-to' resource for IP-based communications-related information around the world," noted Julie Hedlund, Strategic Advisor to the Global IP Alliance. "The Matrix is designed to allow industry, regulators and consumers to determine the state of regulatory oversight of emerging IP-based technologies, services and applications. By supplying information and support regarding regulatory activities, the Alliance will also serve to demonstrate that the emerging IP-based communications industry is capable of self-governance without the need for stringent regulatory interference or prescriptive oversight."

"The Global IP Alliance Wiki is designed to allow interested parties around the globe to share information and insights about the evolving state of IP-based communications around the world," said Jonathan Askin, acting executive director of the Global IP Alliance and general counsel to pulver.com. "No individual is in a position to describe the state of IP-based communications around the world, but, working together, we all may develop a clearer, more complete picture of the state of IP technology and the legal, regulatory and economic structures affecting it around the world."

The Alliance will develop liaison activities for the disparate entities worldwide concerned with issues related to achieving widespread success of IP communications in a global environment," noted Jonathan Askin, the acting executive director of the Global IP Alliance and the general counsel to pulver.com. "We understand that there are many entities throughout the world attempting to address the social issues and other challenges confronting the IP-based community. Through joining with other members of the Global IP Alliance, companies and organizations will help to speed the development of awareness, resources, and approaches to foster the rapid deployment and ubiquity of IP communications."

"We acknowledge that technology can solve many problems, when policy doesn't unnecessarily get in the way," said Jeff Pulver, acting chairman of the Alliance. "The Global IP Alliance will help to create a world where technology can truly support the individual's communications needs. Imagine a world in which a person using an IP-enabled communications device simply presses a button and coordinated emergency response teams and other entities obtain immediate access to the person's location, medical history and other relevant data that might require particularized treatment. That is the world that we hope to contribute to over the next few years. That is the type of future we hope that the Global IP Alliance will motivate and propel."