WHAT CANTO WANTS FROM GOVERNMENTS

1. Partial or complete forgiveness or moratorium on all regulatory fees for 2020.

2. Temporary provision of additional spectrum at no cost for an agreed period, to support increased data usage. Such spectrum to be provided by way of an abbreviated approval process.

3. Accelerated approvals for new product releases, product modifications, price reductions and promotions as required.

4. Access to the Universal Service Funds to support the socially displaced in obtaining telecommunications packages.

5. Relaxing or removing any net neutrality restrictions to allow operators to manage congestion and safeguard the security and integrity of their network. This is also crucial for permitting operators to zerorate government and educational websites, among others.

6. Taking Government and regulatory interventions to require streaming platforms, such as Netflix and other similar streaming services, to move from High Definition (HD) to Standard Definition (SD), so that more capacity is available on the network for emergency services, persons working from home and homeschooling.

7. Directing regulatory authorities to place moratoriums on consultations, and in particular on any proceeding that may affect the financial position of any company.

8. Adopting moratoriums on reporting requirements and/or other regulatory obligations for the next six months.

9. Providing support and joining with the industry to disseminate public education programmes on responsible use of the Internet during national shutdowns or curfews.

10. Set-offs of government debt on taxes owed by operators.