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Cost Modelling
Regulatory Policy
Competition Policy
Competition Finance
Regulatory Support
Technical Support
Spectrum
Cost Modelling
Our services cover interconnect cost model design, construction and auditing of top-down, bottom-up and hybrid modelling. Having worked with a number of network operators and regulators worldwide, we have acquired significant expertise in applying a broad range of methodologies across different networks. Knowledge transfer forms a key part of many consultancy projects and we routinely organise workshops, conferences and seminars covering all elements of cost modelling Recent examples of our cost modelling work include:
- A Regulator in Europe –NGN Cost Model
Development of cost models in order to identify the impact of NGN on the business case, cost structure, network topology and service offering of a local telecommunications operator.
- An Operator in the Middle East – Fixed and Mobile Cost Models
Development of top-down fixed and mobile models. The models allowed the operator to meet its regulatory obligations.
- A Regulator in Asia – Fixed and Mobile Cost Models
We built top-down and bottom-up models for the telecommunications regulator. The results of these models were used to set both mobile and fixed interconnection rates
Regulatory Policy
Ovum combines economic, financial, technical, institutional, legal and consumer expertise ensuring our clients receive a thorough approach to the issues in question. A selection of our recent experience includes:
- A Regulator in Europe – Universal Service Obligation (USO)
The study included an international review of universal service, the definition and scope of universal service for the country based on EU directives, recommendations for the development and management of a USO fund, an assessment of the costs of providing USO, and an implementation strategy.
- A Regulator in the Middle East – Regulatory strategy
As part of a project related to the setting of interconnection rates, we provided a robust analysis of the impact of the adoption of symmetrical or asymmetrical termination rates, on competition and on the profitability of the mobile operators.
- A Regulator in Asia – Convergence
A review on the Regulatory Framework for Fixed-Mobile Convergence in the country identified the regulatory barriers to the implementation of fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) analyzing how those barriers would operate to hinder the development of FMC.
Competition Policy
Our services include preparation of market analysis frameworks, analysis of competitive constraints, assessment of compliance with competition policies and identification of abuses of market power such as market squeeze and anti-competitive bundling practices. A selection of our recent experience includes:
- An Incumbent in Europe– Margin Squeeze
Ovum undertook an assessment of the risk of margin squeeze created by the introduction of fixed, mobile and internet service bundles.
- A Regulator in the Middle East –Market Definition
We prepared a framework for market definition including identification and review of relevant markets, assessment of market dominance and consideration of appropriate remedies.
- An Operator in Asia - Review of Service-Based Competition .
This project reviewed the approach to market definition and regulation around the world, with focus on the trade-off between network and service-based competition, the assessment of competition and the identification of remedies for market dominance.
Competition Finance
The combination of expertise and experience on accounting, financial and regulatory issues provides our clients with the right balance and a unique perspective needed for the analysis of competition and regulatory issues in the telecoms sector
- A Regulator in Europe – Structural Separation
Ovum prepared an update to a briefing paper on Structural Separation. The review considered the commercial implications and technical issues of structural separation and provided recommendations on regulatory models for separation.
- A Regulator in the Middle East - Accounting Separation
Ovum highlighted accounting issues in the country and the need for accounting separation. Ovum recommended necessary changes and the timescale for the imposition of an effective accounting separation regime.
- A Regulator in Asia – WACC
Ovum reviewed and informed the regulator of the economic principles, cost of capital, capital and expense calculations of an operator’s efficient access model. We also reviewed the methodology that the operator followed in order to derive the WACC and the value itself.
Regulatory Support
Our team have significant experience in preparing and supporting consultation responses within different regulatory processes. We also provide regulatory training and workshops and frequently present at international conferences. A selection of our recent experience includes:
- A Regulator in Europe – Consultation Process
The Ovum team has considerable experience in conducting consultation procedures in a range of regulatory areas and with a variety of regulators around the world. We recently conducted an extensive industry consultation for a European regulator during a project on call termination charges.
- An Operator in Asia – Training Program
GREAT - The Global Regulatory Expert Advanced Training Program (GREAT), which has concluded its 5th program of training, includes both lecture-based training conducted by Ovum experts and individual projects conducted with the support of Ovum mentors.
- Europe – Conference on EC Regulation
Ovum’s team have extensive experience of chairing, presenting and facilitating at high-profile events involving representatives from the highest level of industry and regulatory bodies. An example of a recent event organised by Ovum was titled ‘The changes in EC regulation’ and was held in London.
Technical Support
Ovum Consulting clients benefit from the knowledge of consultants with technical backgrounds and many years of experience working for technology vendors and operators. This technical expertise in telecommunications complements our regulatory and commercial experience and creates a unique mix of capabilities that enables us to support our clients on projects requiring a deep understanding of technology.
- A Regulator in Europe – Impact of NGN on the Electronic Communications Markets
Ovum investigated NGN and NGA options in detail for the regulator, developed technical and economic models for different NGA technologies and delivered a comprehensive report that has since been published on the regulator’s website.
- An Operator in the Middle East - Technology roadmaps
We have developed a technology roadmap for a Middle Eastern operator’s fixed, mobile and wireless broadband services, involving an assessment of current and future service and network requirements and the development of strategies for 3G, WiMAX and NGA.
- A Regulator in Asia – WiFi Network Planning
For the regulator, Ovum developed detailed network planning, modeling, valuation and an operational plan for the sourcing and deployment of a Wi-Fi network providing limited free access to Internet.
Spectrum
We provide a range of services in relation to spectrum policy frameworks, spectrum allocation and auction design. We combine our broad experience and expertise in the telecoms sector with a detailed understanding of the regulatory, economic and technical requirements of spectrum policy, ensuring we adopt a rigorous analytical approach to our projects. A selection of our recent project experience includes:
- A Regulator in Europe – Spectrum Economic Contribution
In conjunction with two other consultancies, Ovum undertook an evaluation of the direct and indirect contributions to the country’s economy arising from the use of radio spectrum. We also developed potential future scenarios based on key technology and market assumptions for a number of specific services, from which projections of future spectrum demand and the corresponding value of spectrum to users were generated.
- A Regulator in Asia – Spectrum Policy
This study provided the Government with advice on how to facilitate the most economically efficient use of spectrum and attain maximum benefit for the community, how to achieve the most technically efficient use of spectrum and how to fulfil regional and international obligations in relation to spectrum.
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