ARTICLE · 29 SEPTEMBER 1997
New Developments In The Liberalization Of Italian Telecommunications Services
A major revision of the Italian legal framework for the regulation of the telecommunication sector has been introduced by Law no. 249 of July 31, 1997, effective August 1, 1997, (the so-called "Maccanico Law" by the name of the Italian P.T. Minister) and the Telecommunications Regulation, adopted on August 5, 1997 by the Italian Government pursuant to Law no. 650 of December 23, 1996. As a direct effect of the new legislation on telecommunications and broadcasting, the PT Ministry has changed its name to the Ministry of Communications.
The Maccanico Law provides for the introduction of the Communications Agency, which shall cooperate with the Italian Government and the relevant national Authorities in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors concerning, among other: i) preparation of regulations in the telecommunication field; ii) issuance of concessions, authorizations and licenses; iii) assistance in the procedures and requirements for the adoption of such authorizations
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