OTT are Ubers and ECS are Taxis. Or Not?

By Raymundo Enriquez & Gerardo Calderon –

In this article, the authors discuss the views of actors from the established Electronic Communication Services, who support regulating services, and views from new Over-The-Top services providers, who argue against being subject to such regulations. The article also focuses on the disruptive effect that OTT services have on the telecoms sector and the approach of regulators in dealing with these effects. Finally, the authors compare other ind