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29Jan 97: sap_rep11 Market Access: Problems and Solutions Report of the Satellite Action Plan (SAP) Regulatory Working Group (RWG)  The Satellite Action Plan Regulatory Working Group (SAP RWG) was established as a result of the EU Action Plan: Satellite Communications in the Information Society “to look into regulatory and market access issues both from a domestic and extra-European perspective.” The SAP RWG includes representatives from industry, the CEPT and the European Commission, together with representatives from companies whose origins are outside of Europe. The SAP RWG Report provides details of regulatory and market access barriers experienced by industry and makes recommendations for removal of those barriers. The key messages concern: 1 the need for effective and timely implementation of EU Directives, 2 the need for timely and effective implementation of CEPT Decisions and Recommendations, and 3 the need for Commission support to gain market access in third countries, especially in the view of the open markets in Europe.  Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  executive summary Mandate of the SAP RWG In the Information Society, regulatory and trade barriers in telecommunications, including the satellite sector, constrain the diffusion of new global services and applications. Removing these barriers will increase competition, improve the quality and range of services, lower prices to consumers and stimulate further research and development. National Regulatory Authorities, therefore, have a fundamental task to remove barriers to the benefit of their countries. There is already significant competition and liberalisation taking place in the Union, and rapid strides have been made towards a fully open satellite communications market. Nevertheless, some barriers remain. Barriers in third countries are often more formidable. This Report focuses on market access within the Europea