Adviced a European regulator on the review of several reference offers and cost models of the incumbent telecommunications operator

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Scope of work

The regulator sought an independent expert to evaluate the incumbent’s Reference Offers and associated costs models in order to dimension their impact on competition and profitability in the market.

Solution

We reviewed the regulated tariffs charged by the incumbent fixed operator for the non- recurring services related to several distinct wholesale products. We analysed the corresponding cost models for each service to ensure that the tariffs allowed for an appropriate return in addition to covered costs and remained impartial to alternative operators.

We also advised the regulator to mandate more information and additional sources of information to reduce the margin of error to justify the legitimacy of the cost model.

Result

We provided our client with a deep understanding of the technical aspects underlying their current policies, and appropriate adjustments to their reference offers were made.

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Elaboration of the regulatory framework to launch a “National Shared Wholesale Mobile Network” for a Latin American regulatory body

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Strategic and regulatory support for over 8 years to a North American multinational media corporation and integrated telecommunications provider

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Supported a North American regulator in the public consultation for the development of a net neutrality regulatory framework

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Developed an industry proposal to foster the ICT sector in a Latin American country