Program :: Vojo Spahiu /Thematic Session VI
Regulatory Agencies Roundtable

Licensing and Monitoring: Efficient and
Equitable Frequency Management

Abstract

Telecommunication's Regulation

- The telecommunications sector has been liberalized, with a regulatory regime in place to promote open competition.

- Regulation is effective in promoting universal access.

- An independent regulatory body sets and enforces telecommunications regulations.

- Citizens and businesses have a number of options for their data services and mobile telecommunications.

- Incumbent networks have been opened to competitors, and new competing carriers are taking advantage of these arrangements to offer services.

- There is vibrant competition among mobile wireless providers. Spectrum has been allocated consistently with international standards, and licensing arrangements encourage new market entrants.

- The provision of value-added services such as broadband Internet is recognized as a source of competitive advantage