Exploring the regulatory conditions of internet interconnection

Internet interconnection is a central feature of the internet that has been subject to only little formal regulation. However, local public regulation is starting to emerge – be it through disclosure regulations, mandatory peering or licensing terms. Due to the networked nature of the internet, local rules may acquire a global scope. This survey data provides an initial overview about what kind of formal regulation networkers encounter in their professional practice and it provides insights into how this regulation affects internet connectivity.互联网互联是互联网的核心特征之一，长期以来仅受少量正式监管。然而，地方公共监管正逐步兴起——其形式涵盖信息披露监管、强制对等互联（mandatory peering）要求或许可条款。鉴于互联网的网络化属性，地方监管规则可能具备全球适用范围。本调研数据集初步概述了互联网从业者在职业实践中所遭遇的各类正式监管类型，并揭示了此类监管对互联网互联互通的影响。