HALF - DAY 8 Session 1 – Improving Spectrum Efficiency: Spectrum Sharing, Dynamic Spectrum Access & Unlicensed Spectrum Access Licensing Regimes have historically led to inefficient use of spectrum. This session covers an assessment of how spectrum may be used more efficiently by considering planning, spatial, geographical and temporal use. • Key contributors to more […]
The Regulatory Master Class is the ideal training resource for professionals involved in or wishing to learn more about regulation of the communications sector, particularly those working for operators, regulators and telecommunications organisations. The course provides delegates with an in-depth knowledge of the principles and models of regulation and examines topical regulatory issues. It also […]
HALF - DAY 2 Session 1 – Overview of Telecom Networks This session gives an introduction to the technical elements of fixed and mobile networks and looks at the methods and hardware used to deploy network infrastructure and the technologies used to deliver customer services. Analogue and digital basic principles The development & operation of […]
HALF - DAY 3 Session 1 – Markets and Competition This session considers concepts of markets and competition as they relate to the fundamental tasks of economic regulation and underpin the work of the regulatory authority. This includes: The basic economics of markets Competition and efficiency Market power and monopoly Market failure, definition and assessment […]
HALF - DAY 4 Session 1 – Licensing! Why License? Licence Procedures and Licence Fees Most countries regulate the telecoms sector through a licensing regime. Why? What are the main features of a licensing regime and how is it implemented? How are approaches to licensing changing as technologies and services develop? In this session, we […]
HALF - DAY 5 Session 1 – Interconnection, Charges and Cost Modelling Interconnection is the key to competition. What are the key concepts behind interconnection? How are interconnection regimes established? At the heart of the interconnection debate is the issue of what one operator should charge for carrying the calls of another operator. Central to […]
HALF - DAY 6 Session 1 – Spectrum Management Management of the radio spectrum is undergoing huge policy change in most countries. More than ever, markets and price are being used to determine allocation. This session looks at history to establish a benchmark in command and control. It then introduces the various change mechanisms such […]
HALF - DAY 7 Session 1 – Numbering Numbering is critical to the provision of telecommunication services. The development of successful numbering plans and the allocation of numbers affects regulators, operators and consumers. How is the number plan managed? How is number portability implemented and when should carrier preselection be introduced? What is the role […]
HALF - DAY Session 1 – Problem Solving Exercises The afternoon session is devoted to a Group Exercise that will draw on detail from the sessions during the week. Delegates will be divided into teams and invited to solve regulatory problems involving sector policy and licensing. Session 2 – Future Trends and Regulatory Challenges The […]
HALF - DAY 1 Brief welcome message and Introduction to the Master Class. Delegates to introduce themselves and state their objectives. Session 1 – Telecommunications, Media & Technology - A Sector in Transition A review of the tools used to perform regulation, focusing on the socio-economic reasons for regulatory regimes and their governance and stakeholder […]