A reminder as much for myself as anyone else:
https://wiki.uknof.org.uk/Charter
“UKNOF's remit is technical, and any discussion or activities
involving commercial, legal or political issues should be limited to
where they have a direct impact on technical aspects of network
operations.”
On 10 Dec 2020, at 21:57, Kev 'Kyrian' Green (List) wrote:
I was musing much the same the other day, and found this LiNX
presentation on the matter which might help some folks:
https://www.linx.net/wp-content/uploads/LINX105-BrexitPeering-MalcolmHutty-1.pdf
I think it is worth pointing out that the author of this presentation
was (is?) a Brexit Party politician and prospective MP.
As such it focuses on telecoms regulation and does not cover other
challenges network operators might face when building into the UK (if
foreign) or building outside the UK (if UK), and the continued operation
of those networks.
For example - movement of equipment: whilst most network equipment is
unlikely to be dutiable the need to clear goods though customs and pay
VAT will lead to changes for equipment procurement and also operations.
In terms of our community, I deal with a lot of industry colleagues here
in the UK who are of non-British origin and I wonder if we will see
skills shortages in network engineering as they seek their fortunes
elsewhere.
The Internet is not just built at the edict of a regulator or from an
ephemeral bundle of contracts; at some point someone is going to have to
go and plug in some fibres. Us.
Will
