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Kingston Communications SMP obligations and their implications for “NTS calls originating in Hull”. Huw Saunders Group Regulatory Affairs and Technology Development Director. The regulatory background - 1. “Old” EU framework came into force in 1998
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Kingston Communications SMP obligations and their implications for “NTS calls originating in Hull” Huw Saunders Group Regulatory Affairs and Technology Development Director
The regulatory background - 1 • “Old” EU framework came into force in 1998 • Interconnect Directive allowed NRA to impose cost oriented “wholesale” interconnect prices on operators with SMP • Kingston designated as having SMP in the “Hull” area
The regulatory background - 2 • “New” EU framework came into force in 2003 • Access and Interconnect Directive allows NRA to impose cost oriented “wholesale” interconnect prices on operators with SMP • Kingston designated as having SMP in narrowband markets in the “Hull area”
The Kingston RIO/RONNA • Reference Interconnect Offer in response to SMP obligations • Prices published in KIPL/NNAPL based on Kingston costs • Costs derived through application of Oftel approved DOCAS methodology • Determination of 21/10/01
The issues - NTS • DOCAS produces a different “C” for NTS formula • For directly connected TNOs, this provides no problem - NTS Schedules in RIO/RONNA and prices in KIPL/NNAPL are based on this “C” • Most traffic transits via BT - conflict with current SIA/CPL
The issues - PAC • Kingston provides full PCO service in the “Hull area” • Provides access from them to full range of “free to caller” services • Oftel policy decision established that all PCO providers were entitled to PAC • Again, directly connected TNOs present no problem - but transit SIA/CPL?
Options for implementation • Kingston specific NTS prices in CPL, incorporating differentiated “C” and PAC retentions • BT provide “transit only” product to TNOs who conclude separate originating contracts with Kingston • ?