Here's the preview for relevant section for the TTRIP with regards to the Internet:
http://www.ttip-leaks.org/agamemnon/doc4.pdf
The actual preview function seems to be broken, it only opens in a tiny iframe.
http://www.ttip-leaks.org/agamemnon/doc4.pdf
The actual preview function seems to be broken, it only opens in a tiny iframe.
Which means, if your cable company is in monopoly somewhere, you cannot have any regulations to force sharing the network to foster competition. This is basically just going against what is making Internet great in most Europe. Just right on the first page. Ouch!
Update to be clearer: "public telecommunications network means telecommunications infrastructure used to provide public telecommunications services;"
>Nothing in this... shall... require a Party to compel
It says nothing about prohibiting regulations - that clause clearly just says no changes are required by the agreement. Way to start spreading the disinformation early.
"[EU: 4. Each Party shall ensure that a major supplier in its territory grants access to its essential facilities, which may include, inter alia, network elements, associated facilities, and ancillary services, to suppliers of electronic communications services on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions (including in relation to rates, technical standards, specifications, quality and maintenance).]"
You have quite some anti-competitive safeguards so, this is not that bad. The general tone here is pretty libertarian. Note that it only concerns the telecommunication services, this section is not about IP etc..
From the FAQ:
4. Are the documents complete?
All of the documents in possession of Greenpeace Netherlands are complete.
The documents represent a substantial part of the negotiating texts, 13 of 17 chapters believed to have reached the consolidation phase of negotiations.
Chapters believed to be in the consolidation phase, but not in possession of Greenpeace Netherlands, are those concerning __e-commerce__, financial services, rules of origin and trade remedies.
Chapters which are not yet believed to have reached the consolidation phase, also not in possession of Greenpeace Netherlands, are those covering: energy and raw materials, investment protection, __intellectual property__ rights, legal and institutional issues, subsidies, sustainable development, textiles and apparel, and other sectors.