Submissions received
Formal submissions have been received from:
* TelstraClear
* Vodafone
* ISPANZ
These can be downloaded [here]
InternetNZ Invites Comment on Peering
InternetNZ (the Internet Society of New Zealand Inc) has commissioned a report “Issues regarding Internet peering and interconnection in New Zealand”, which examines the state of peering and related issues in New Zealand. This report can be found [here].
InternetNZ invites comments on any issues presented in the report and what further steps should be considered in progressing peering and data interconnection issues in New Zealand. Comments can be made on this website below (Simply register and login first) or by filing a formal submission. [Here] is a downloadable document containing the questions.
References
You can find local and international peering references here, including the Telecom Local Peering Proposal:
1. Peering: Interpretation and Definition
The term peering is open to many interpretations. The report identifies the differences in what is meant by the word “peering” and says that emotive responses flowing from historical events can be overcome by defining as far as possible what peering means.
Do you agree with definition of peering that is proposed in the report. If not, what would be more appropriate?
2. Cost of Transit
International benchmarking suggests the cost of transit is relatively high in New Zealand.
Do you agree? Specifically, is there a market failure or evidence of SMP (significant market power) with regard to the cost of transit? Should government conduct an investigation regarding the price of transit? And finally should Government regulate the price of transit?
3. The state of networking - lack of reliable data
The report highlights the difficulty in having any informed debate about the state of networking in relation to local, national and international data interconnection in New Zealand, without access to reliable Internet traffic data and statistics.
Do you support the need for an initiative that would collect and make available on an aggregated basis, New Zealand Internet traffic flows and volumes? If so who should collect that data? Specifically; the Telecommunication Carrier’s Forum, Commerce Commission, Ministry of Economic Development, InternetNZ, or other?
4. Rich Media Content Distribution
The report identifies the challenges faced by content providers, particularly the distribution of audio and video files.
What initiatives with regards to peering and data interconnection would assist the growth and viability of the NZ digital content industry?
5. Consumer Pricing Strategies
The report suggests consumer pricing strategies that differentiate between national and international traffic might encourage a greater take up of New Zealand-sourced content.
Do you agree?
6. Telecom Local Peering Proposal
The report has noted a significant industry development with regards to Telecom’s Local Peering Proposal, which has been the subject of industry discussions since April 2007.
Do you support the proposals put forward in Telecom’s local peering initiative?
7. Peering Code of Practice
The report is neutral at this time on whether a Peering Code of Practice could be a useful mechanism to progress industry cooperation on peering and data connection issues.
Do you support the need for a specific self regulatory industry initiative such as a Code of Practice to manage and develop consensus on peering and data connection issues? Failing that, should Government consider some form of regulation?