Archive for January 2013
Future regulation of electronic communications markets subject to ex-ante regulation (EU Recommendation on relevant markets) (2012-2013)
Project:
Future regulation of electronic communications markets subject to ex-ante regulation (EU Recommendation on relevant markets) (2012-2013)
Client:
European Commission, with Ecorys-led consortium (2012-2013)
Description:
Participation in study on reviewing relevant markets listed in EC Recommendation on relevant markets susceptible to ex ante regulation. Identify trends that may have an impact on the list of relevant markets or their definition/delineation. Review the delineation of markets currently listed. Examine whether any markets should be removed or added. Assess the impact of such alterations to the list.
Bottom-up LRIC cost modelling and wholesale pricing for Palestinian Authority (2012-2013)
Project:
Bottom-up LRIC cost modelling and wholesale pricing for Palestinian Authority (2012-2013)
Client:
USAID/Chemonics, with Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology as beneficiary
Description:
Development of bottom-up LRIC cost models for fixed and mobile networks services, training on how to use and update the models, and training-on-the-job for drawing conclusions from the costing data with regard to tariffing of wholesale services; and a forward-looking advice on further regulatory policies with regard to cost oriented rates.
LRIC cost modelling for Bulgarian regulatory authority (2011-2012)
Project:
LRIC cost modelling for fixed and mobile networks in Bulgaria (2011-2012)
Client:
Bulgarian regulatory authority CRC, as subcontractor to Ecorys/Incyte consortium
Description:
Development and application of models to determine the costs of electronic communications services provided by fixed and mobile networks, calculation of WACC, and training of CRC staff
Designing and leading regulatory authorities and frameworks in Europe
Project:
Experience as regulators in the EU
Client:
EU member states
Description:
Given the type of experts Regulaid consists of, the experience of our associate partners before they became consultants is an essential part of our work experience. This regards building up and leading regulatory authorities in Europe both on a national level and, through the Independent Regulators Group and other mechanisms, in other countries). Also, some of us have extensive experience working in telecommunications companies, e.g. in wholesale service provisioning.
Telecommunications Reform in North Cyprus (2008-2012)
Project:
Telecommunications reform in North Cyprus (2008-ongoing, with Swedtel)
Client:
European Commission (DG Enlargement)
Description:
Developing a telecommunications regulatory framework for Northern Cyprus in approximation with the EU acquis communautaire. Assisting the Telecommunications Office in preparing for a future in a competitive envirnonment. Monitoring and acceptance testing of a newly established fibre optic backbone network.
Assistance to licensing and interconnection regulation in Syria (2010-2011)
Project:
Licensing and Interconnection in Syria (2010-2011)
Client:
Ministry of Communication and Technology
Description:
Assistance in designing licensing system and transforming BOT contract into licenses for mobile operators. Preparation of regulatory regime on interconnection after introduction of third mobile operator.
Training on interconnection regulation in Suriname (2010)
Project:
training on interconnection regulation in Suriname (2010)
Client:
TAS regulatory authority Suriname
Description:
Training of regulatory staff on all aspects of interconnection regulation. Assistance in regulatory matters at hand.
Regulatory framework for Palestine Authority (2009-2010)
Project:
Preparing regulatory framework for Palestine Authority (2009-2010)
Client:
USAID/ Carana
Description:
Drafting a policy and work plan for the development of the electronic communications regulatory framework for the Palestine Authority. Assistance and advice in market regulation.
Regulatory strategy for Sudan (2008-2009)
Project:
Medium term regulatory strategy for Sudan (2008-2009, with Macmillan law firm).
Client:
World Bank
Description:
Assisting the Sudanese regulatory authority in developing a medium term regulatory strategy, based on a comprehensive international benchmarking and communications sector diagnostic. Analysing and improving the legal framework for communications regulations.
Regulatory accounting and wholesale access review Jersey (2009)
Project:
Review of Jersey Telecom Ltd’s regulatory accounts and access provisions on behalf of JCRA
Client:
Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority
Description:
A review of regulatory accounts, costing and pricing of Jersey Telecom Ltd. and of the JT wholesale product portfolio; a review of the separation of retail and wholesale related functions inside the JT organisation. Also, a review of the migration to NGN and its impact on products and pricing.