The European Radiocommunications Office (ERO) was formally opened on 6 May 1991 and is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. ERO is the permanent office supporting the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the CEPT. ECC is the Committee that brings together the radio- and telecommunications regulatory authorities of the 48 CEPT member countries. ERO was established on the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In 1996 this MoU was replaced by the “Convention for the establishment of the European Radiocommunications Office” which has to this date been signed by 30 CEPT administrations and which defines the terms of reference for ERO and the funding arrangement. The management function for ERO is performed by the Office Councils, consisting of representatives from the contracting administrations. With effect from January 2001, ERO's sister office, the European Telecommunications Office (ETO), was merged with ERO, which took over some of the functions previously carried out by ETO and now performs these tasks on behalf of the ETO Administrative Council. Another change in the CEPT organisation took place in October 2001, when the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) was established, replacing the European Committee for Telecommunications Regulatory Affairs (ECTRA) and the European Radiocommunications Committee (ERC).
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) was established in accordance with the provision of Law No. 10, for the year 2003 'the Telecommunications Regulation Law' as a national authority to administer the telecommunication sector, considering transparency, open competition, universal service and protection of user rights as a general outline for NTRA scope of work. The ideal commanding the activities of NTRA is to become an active pace maker within the telecom sector, building the capacity and the reputation, which allows it to be an independent and prudent arbiter among the different stakeholders in the sector; the industry, the state and the consumer. It is within this equilateral triangle of Industry, State and Consumer, set inside a regional arena, and embedded in a broader context of rapid global changes, that the playing field upon which NTRA is set to score and excel truly exists. The state provides the national and international policies owning the scarce resources, regulating and enforcing fundamentals and ethics of fair competition among industry players while protecting the consumers’ rights.
To control telecommunications services and the radio frequency spectrum through the use of up-to-date management systems, within a context of free and loyal competitiveness aimed at protecting Ecuador's general interests.
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) of Dominica has been established to coordinate an effective regulatory regime to enhance the operation of telecommunications in the interest of the sustainable development of Dominica. The NTRC came into effect following the passing of the Telecommunications Act 2000 No.8 of 2000. Dominica is a signatory to the treaty establishing the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) which was signed in St. George's, Grenada, May 4th. 2000 to promote open competition in telecommunications, to harmonize policies on a regional level for telecommunications, and to provide for a universal service, fair pricing and the use of cost-based pricing methods by telecommunications providers.
The National IT and Telecom Agency's strategy for itst.dk is to offer our users information, knowledge and tools about e-government, public communication, IT and telecommunications as well as legislation, statistics and international cooperation within the field of IT and telecommunications.
The Czech Telecommunication Office exercises state administration in the area of electronic communications and postal services, including market regulation and the determination of business conditions to substitute for the missing effects of economic competition and to provide conditions for appropriate functioning of economic competition and for the protection of users and other market actors until a fully competitive environment is achieved. The Office also provides protection of certain services in the area of audio and television broadcasting and information society services.
The mission of the Ministry of Communications and Works is the provision of efficient and effective services in telecommunications, postal services, road safety with a sufficient road network, modernized buildings, up to-date airports and ports with efficient services, and the promotion of our culture and heritage. And this, with the issue of cost effectiveness in mind in a free economy – involvement of the private sector and avoidance of monopolies – and the protection of the environment.
The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) is an independent statutory Authority which was created by the ICTA Law, 2002 and is responsible for the regulation and licensing of Telecommunications, Broadcasting, and all forms of radio which includes ship, aircraft, mobile and amateur radio. The ICTA conducts the administration and management of the .ky domain, and also has a number of responsibilities under the Electronic Transactions Law 2000. With the enactment of the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Authority Law on 17th May 2002, the Cayman Islands became one of the first countries in the world to officially recognise the convergence of telephony, radio and broadcasting, the Internet and e-business.
The Department's mission is to foster a growing, competitive, knowledge-based Canadian economy. The Department works with Canadians throughout the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, improve Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Program areas include developing industry and technology capability, fostering scientific research, setting telecommunications policy, promoting investment and trade, promoting tourism and small business development, and setting rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.
* Industry Canada has 5522 full-time equivalent employees for the 2007–08 fiscal year.
