{"id":4981,"date":"2011-08-18T11:00:45","date_gmt":"2011-08-18T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mhgoldberg.com\/blog\/?p=4981"},"modified":"2011-08-18T14:43:57","modified_gmt":"2011-08-18T18:43:57","slug":"navigating-convergence-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mhgoldberg.com\/blog\/?p=4981","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Convergence II"},"content":{"rendered":"

The CRTC issued the 2011 edition of its report “Charting Canadian Communications Change and Regulatory Implications: Navigating Convergence II<\/em>” [press release here<\/a>, full report – html<\/a>, pdf<\/a> (3.7MB)]<\/p>\n

The report can be viewed as a snapshot of the information that has been gathered over the past year, examining the state of network evolution and competition; content and the reflection of Canadian identity; and, consumer choices and voices.<\/p>\n

Telecommunications and broadcasting are rapidly converging into a single world of communications that offers innovative services to consumers, delivers these services in new ways and disrupts current business models. Consumers expect to access the services or content they want at anytime, anywhere, using whichever device they choose.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The executive summary speaks about the report as a reflection of the CRTC’s ongoing research and dialogue with stakeholders, analyzing key trends and identifying challenges and opportunities within the current regulatory framework. The report focuses on the evolution of wired and wireless networks, media-consumption and a variety of consumer-related issues.<\/p>\n

As the digital economy becomes more sophisticated, policy, legislation and regulation must adapt. Areas that can be further deregulated\u2014or in which new approaches may be required\u2014are critically important to address. These areas include:<\/p>\n