[cooperation-wg] RIPE NCC's Response to CWG-Internet Open Consultation "Building an enabling environment for access to the Internet”

Dear Collin,

Thanks for your suggestion and we certainly will consider promoting RIPE Atlas in these type of consultations where we see fit. The reason we chose not to include it in this particular response is that while RIPE Atlas can certainly help in assessing certain parameters that would be considered “quality”, including connectivity (and loss thereof), it is difficult to determine the cause of such disruptions in relation to the Internet access product.

With this in mind and the intention to keep our submission brief, we decided to not mention RIPE Atlas this time. But we will again consider it for other contributions where it fits in.

Of course we do bring RIPE Atlas to the attention of policy makers in other discussions and fora when in scope, such as the Internet Governance Forum and our engagement with organisations such as OECD and the ITU.

Regards,

Marco Hogewoning
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External Relations - RIPE NCC

> On 21 Sep 2016, at 17:11, Collin Anderson <collin at measurementlab.net> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for sharing this Marco,
> 
> Appears that a diversity of stakeholders have contributed to this process, and some of the comments that I've read through have been interesting (if only for who replied). 
> 
> Submissions: http://www.itu.int/en/council/cwg-internet/Pages/consultation-feb2016.aspx
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> If I can put one thing on the CWG-Internet radar aside from IPv6, measurement systems such as RIPE Atlas should also have a place in building an enabling environment – something that is less likely to be covered by other non-commercial or governmental comments. Would it be worthwhile to also promote measurement of access in such forums?
> 
> Cordially,
> Collin
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 10:36 AM, Marco Hogewoning <marcoh at ripe.net> wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
> 
> In response to the ITU Council Working Group on International Internet-related Public Policy Issues (CWG-Internet)’s open consultation “Building an enabling environment for access to the Internet”, we have prepared and submitted the attached contribution on behalf of the RIPE NCC.
> 
> In our submission we emphasise the need for IPv6 and highlighted the ongoing coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to expedite the deployment of IPv6 in their networks, services and products.
> 
> Should you have any questions regarding this consultation or our contribution, please do not hesitate to contact me or one of my colleagues.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Marco Hogewoning
> 
> External Relations
> RIPE NCC
>