New convergence services such as self-driving cars can be provided…Revision of the network neutrality guidelines
Input: 2020.12.27 16:57
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The Ministry of Science and ICT (hereinafter referred to as the’Ministry of Science and Technology’) collected opinions from various fields in order to respond to the development of network technologies such as 5G, and revised the’Guidelines on Network Neutrality and Internet Traffic Management’ (hereinafter’Network Neutrality Guidelines’). ) Was prepared.
Network neutrality is the principle that a telecommunications service provider (ISP) should treat legitimate Internet traffic equally regardless of its content, type, or provider.
With the recent development of network technologies such as 5G, communication service providers have been able to provide convergence services that require a certain quality, such as autonomous vehicles, but with concerns that the quality of the Internet used by general users may deteriorate in the process of spreading convergence services. It was also pointed out that the requirements for providing new convergence services are not clear under the current laws.
Looking at the main contents of this amendment, first, the requirements for providing the current network neutral exception service were more clarified. To this end, the concept of a specialized service, such as the EU and the United States, was introduced.
Special services are provided for specific purposes by guaranteeing a certain quality level (speed, delay level, etc.) for specific users only, but defined as a service provided through a separate network separated physically or logically from the Internet access service.
The conditions for providing special services were also specified. Even when special services are provided, the possibility of abuse of special services is blocked by maintaining the quality of the Internet used by general users at an appropriate level.
In addition, transparency was strengthened to alleviate information asymmetry between users such as telecommunications and content providers.
It plans to provide sufficient information to users by requesting and monitoring information on the Internet access service of telecommunication companies and the operation status and quality impact of special services.
The revised guideline (draft) clarifies that it is possible to provide new convergence services such as autonomous vehicles if special service provision requirements are met while maintaining the principle of network neutrality, and the provision for communication service providers to transparently provide relevant information. It makes sense.
The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to implement the revised guidelines from January 2021, prepare a commentary so that it can be applied smoothly in the field, and continuously monitor market conditions.
Through this, we plan to promote sound and sustainable development of the Internet ecosystem and continue policy efforts to ensure fair competition conditions and users’ rights among operators.