New Media Technologies are enabling a revolution in the breadth of options available to provide content to end users--from transmission media, to access devices. Consumers can now surf the Internet through their television or a mobile handset, and a combination of technologies hold the promise of enabling truely "anytime, anywhere" communications cabability. These developments mean that almost any content can be supplied in multiple formats, each optimized for delivery platform and access device. But with greater reach and accessiblity come difficult questions as the lines between content providers and network operators blurs. Traditionally, regulation has treated content providers and delivery providers very differently, imposing unique requirements on each. In addition, regulations specific to delivery mechanisms and types of content remain. And all of these various regulations differ country to country, making increasingly cross-border supply of new media increasingly difficult to fit into traditional regulatory categories. The policies nations will follow to reconcile these differences will have profound effects on business plans in all communications industry sectors. Further, they are being discussed at all levels--international, regional, national and even local. With broad experience in all segments of the communications industry and a pioneering heritage in international and trans-border communications policy, CompassRose International is uniquely qualified to help untangle regulatory knots and help companies meet obligations while shaping the future of communications regulation.

What can you accomplish with the help of CompassRose ?

Determine regulatory requirements for the provision of new media or convergent services, including internationally. Help shape the future regulatory landscape for multi-format services through international organizations, such as the ITU and OECD. Assess regulatory impacts to planned products or services. Spot trends in policy-making that have material impacts on business plans.