Strategy for liberalizing fixed and mobile telecom for the Moroccan Telecom
Regulator (ANRT)
Situation
Morocco’s telecom regulator (ANRT) sought assistance in designing a strategy to further liberalize the fixed and mobile sectors
Key Issues
Regulations not conducive to the further liberalization of the fixed sector
Government concerns on impact of new licenses on licensees, including valuation of incumbent
Low penetration of telecom services
Low purchasing power
Connexus Contribution
Reviewed the Moroccan regulatory framework and identified strengths and weaknesses for further liberalization of the telecommunications market
Provided recommendations on key regulations (interconnection, local loop unbundling (LLU), etc..)
Prepared analyses of case studies on regional and international experiences in telecommunications liberalization of fixed and mobile telecommunications
Drafted key terms and conditions for the licenses
Results
Recommendations endorsed by ANRT
New regulations issued to prepare for further liberalization
ANRT expected to launch licensing process in H1 2005