Telecoms in 2020: regulation
Some of the biggest challenges ever to face regulators and policy-makers will take place in the next decade. The decisions taken will affect the competitive landscape for many years to come as operators make significant investments and seek regulatory clarity. Engagement with all stakeholders will continue be crucial to the success of well-designed regulatory policy. The challenge will be in making sure this takes place even where regulators may lack resources or be constrained by a lack of independence.
Executive summary
In a nutshell
Scope
Ovum view
Key messages
Regulated access to network infrastructure
The focus will be on next-generation access
The ladder of investment in NGA will still be relevant
The separation of the access network
The future of interconnect arrangements
Termination rates for fixed and mobile networks
Background
Approach to regulating termination rates between 2017 and 2020 in all regions
IP peering
Background
Timeline of expected regulatory response
Approach to market analysis
Background
Development of spectrum policy
Background
Protection of consumer interests
Background
In a nutshell
Scope
Ovum view
Key messages
Regulated access to network infrastructure
The focus will be on next-generation access
The ladder of investment in NGA will still be relevant
The separation of the access network
The future of interconnect arrangements
Termination rates for fixed and mobile networks
Background
Approach to regulating termination rates between 2017 and 2020 in all regions
IP peering
Background
Timeline of expected regulatory response
Approach to market analysis
Background
Development of spectrum policy
Background
Protection of consumer interests
Background
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: European approach to regulating termination rates between 2010 and 2016
Table 2: North American approach to regulating termination rates between 2010 and 2016
Table 3: Emerging markets’ approach to regulating termination rates between 2010 and 2016
Table 4: Regulatory response to peering, 2010–20
Table 5: Regulatory developments in spectrum policy between 2010 and 2020
Table 6: Consumer protection 2010–12
Table 7: Consumer protection 2013–16
Table 8: Consumer protection 2017–20
Table 1: European approach to regulating termination rates between 2010 and 2016
Table 2: North American approach to regulating termination rates between 2010 and 2016
Table 3: Emerging markets’ approach to regulating termination rates between 2010 and 2016
Table 4: Regulatory response to peering, 2010–20
Table 5: Regulatory developments in spectrum policy between 2010 and 2020
Table 6: Consumer protection 2010–12
Table 7: Consumer protection 2013–16
Table 8: Consumer protection 2017–20
