Publisher's Synopsis
This resource offers a detailed road map for tracking developments and trends in both international telecommunications and Internet-mediated communications. Useful to novices and higher-level professionals alike, the book explores the impact of the Internet on international telecommunications and gives a clear definition of technological and marketplace convergence.;By providing answers and perspective for both telecommunications and information technology professionals, the book bridges the gap between these two disciplines, making it easier to respond to and profit from change occasioned by the Internet. From a presentation of past, present and developing models in international telecommunications, to an overview of modern technologies, to an examination of the key players in policy making, this resource aims to help the reader manage Internet-driven change and offers an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the telecommunications and information processing markets.
