COMMENTS OF THE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CompTIA) - Input on Proposals and Positions for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly

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Comments submitted by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) address proposals and positions for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-2020). The document argues the United States should oppose involving ITU-T in fundamental changes to Internet architecture, specifically the “New IP” approach, and should avoid ITU-T involvement in 5G supply chain security due to geopolitical implications.

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INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY

I. THE UNITED STATES SHOULD OPPOSE EFFORTS TO INVOLVE ITU-T WITH FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE INTERNET

II. THE ITU-T IS NOT AN APPROPRIATE FORUM FOR ADDRESSING 5G SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ISSUES

III. THE ITU-T SHOULD FOCUS ON CORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION

Before the NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION Washington, DC 20230 In the Matter of Input on Proposals and Positions for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly )) )) ) Docket No. 200521-0144 RIN 0660-XC045 COMMENTS OF THE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CompTIA) Dileep Srihari Vice President and Senior Policy Counsel COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CompTIA) 322 4th Street NE Washington, DC 20002 June 8, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY ........................................................................................ 1 I. THE UNITED STATES SHOULD OPPOSE EFFORTS TO INVOLVE ITU-T WITH FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE INTERNET............2 A. Background on the “New IP” Proposal and FG-NET-2030 .........................................2 B. The New IP Proposals are Highly Problematic............................................................4 II. THE ITU-T IS NOT AN APPROPRIATE FORUM FOR ADDRESSING 5G SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ISSUES..............................................................................................6 III. THE ITU-T SHOULD FOCUS ON CORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT.......................................................................................7 CONCLUSION...........................................................................................................................8 Before the NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION Washington, DC 20230 In the Matter of Input on Proposals and Positions for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly )) )) ) Docket No. 200521-0144 RIN 0660-XC045 COMMENTS OF THE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CompTIA) The Computing Technology Industry Association (“CompTIA”), 1 the leading association for the global information technology (IT) industry, respectfully submits these comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) in response to the above-captioned Request for Comments (“RFC”) .2 INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY CompTIA appreciates NTIA’s work in preparation for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (“WTSA-2020”), and we broadly agree with NTIA’s plans and proposals as described in the RFC. These comments focus on three specific issues. First, the United States should oppose any proposal that would involve the ITU-T with changes to the fundamental technical protocols upon which the Internet is currently based. An ITU-T focus group has been considering changes that CompTIA believes are unnecessary, would 1 CompTIA supports policies that enable the information technology industry to thrive in the global marketplace. We work to promote investment and innovation, market access, robust cybersecurity solutions, commonsense privacy policies, streamlined procurement, and a skilled [IT workforce. Visit](IT workforce. Visit www.comptia.org/advocacy to)[ ](IT workforce. Visit www.comptia.org/advocacy to)[www.comptia.org/advocacy](IT workforce. Visit www.comptia.org/advocacy to)[ to](IT workforce. Visit www.comptia.org/advocacy to) learn more. 2 NTIA, Input on Proposals and Positions for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly, RIN 0660-XC045, 85 Fed. Reg. 27390 (May 8, 2020), [https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/fr-request-comments-wtsa-2020.pdf](https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/fr-request-comments-wtsa-2020.pdf). harm innovation, and would potentially enable nations to more easily restrict the ability of their citizens to freely access the Internet. The changes are outside of the ITU-T remit, and the evolution of the IP protocol should continue in open, industry-led standards development organizations (“SDOs”) such as the Internet Engineering Task Force (“IETF”) . Second, the United States should not seek to involve ITU-T in efforts related

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the CompTIA comments to NTIA?

CompTIA submits the comments in response to NTIA’s Request for Comments for WTSA-2020, focusing on specific proposals and positions regarding ITU-T’s role.

Why does CompTIA argue the U.S. should oppose involving ITU-T in “New IP” changes to Internet architecture?

CompTIA contends the proposed changes are outside ITU-T’s remit, could hinder open, industry-led evolution of IP protocols, and may enable restrictions on citizens’ access to the Internet.

What does CompTIA recommend about ITU-T’s handling of 5G supply chain security?

CompTIA argues the U.S. should not seek to involve ITU-T, because such work would require addressing geopolitical implications that are better managed through other national or multinational mechanisms.

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