V. Characteristics of the Space: Components Each of the four characteristics of the CARICOM Single ICT Space identified in Section III comprises several components, all of which are integral to successful implementation. Chart 2 below identifies the requisite components for establishing the different characteristics. Regionally harmonised ICT policy, legal and regulatory regimes •Compatible data protection and intellectual property regimes •Compatible e-commerce / e-transaction legislatory regimes •Competitive market environments •Harmonised local telecoms/ICT legislation based on a regional model •Harmonised spectrum planning and allocations Robust national and regional broadband infrastructure •Ubiquitous and affordable access to standardised fixed and mobile broadband services •Competitive, redundant high-capacity fibre and satellite systems •Modernised IP-based Government Networks •Dedicated regional network capacity for “social bandwidth” applications •Regionally connected broadband services and Government networks •Nationally autonomous, regionally harmonised critical internet infrastructure (IXP, DNS) •IPv6 ready networks Common frameworks for Governments, ICT service providers and consumers •Minimisation/Elimination of mobile voice and data roaming charges •Framework to facilitate multi-country operation by service providers •Consistent regime of consumer rights, region-wide •CARICOM top-level domain (TLD) •E-delivery of Government, social and commercial services •E-empowered business and citizenry with developed digital skills •E-Payment Platform •Widespread availability of local market data and content in open data formats •Public awareness and education programmes Effective, secure technology and management systems •Regionally harmonised Cyber Security policy framework •Regionally agreed standards and best practices for Cyber Security at the national level to engender consumer trust •National Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) and a regional protocol for their co-operation Chart 2: Components of the Characteristics of the Space Page 12 of 27