Regulatory Strategy for regional telecom incumbent
Situation
Telecom Law amended to terminate the exclusivity of the incumbent and establish a regulatory authority
Incumbent sought assistance in preparing for a deregulated and competitive environment
Key Issues
Uncertainty over new regulatory environment
Quantification of financial impact of liberalization and regulation
New institutional framework
Lack of experience in management of key regulatory levers (interconnection, etc.)
Connexus Contribution
Advised on the impact of the new regulatory environment
Advised on the impact of liberalization and competition
Advised on the new institutional framework
Drafted advisory papers on: Interconnection, Mobile Number Portability, Accounting Separation, Competition Regulation, Price Regulation, National Roaming
Results
Developed incumbent understanding of regulatory issues and capacity
Put incumbent on track to be ready for competition