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International Charging Arrangements for Internet Services

  1. Internet connectivity is an essential element of the global information infrastructure that should be encouraged to strengthen the Asia-Pacific Information Infrastructure.
  2. Governments need not intervene in private business agreements on International Charging Agreements for Internet Services achieved in a competitive environment, but where there are dominant players or de facto monopolies, governments must play a role in promoting fair competition.
  3. Internet charging arrangements between providers of network services should be commercially negotiated and, among other issues, reflect:
    1. The contribution of each network to the communication;
    2. The use by each party of the interconnected network resources; and
    3. The end to end costs of international transport link capacity.