Competitive markets required to bridge digital divide regulators; Map 'Universal Access' route to Information and Communication Technology.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-10 December 2003-ITU: Competitive markets required to bridge digital divide regulators; Map 'Universal Access' route to Information and Communication Technology(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12092003 Geneva - Telecommunication regulators from around the world delivered a powerful message to world leaders convening in Geneva for the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).

The regulators identified a series of steps nations can take to bridge the digital divide. They called upon countries to open their information and communications technology (ICT) sectors to greater competition. They further identified the kinds of regulations and practices needed to promote universal access to ICT services. The regulators from more than 80...