The spread of new technology and the trend towards increased liberalization and privatization have opened up telecoms markets but have also resulted in increased regulatory intervention in order to:

·  Open the market to new entrants by means of an authorization process;

·  Remove unreasonable barriers to entry for new competitors;

·  Oversee interconnection arrangements between networks; and

·  Ensure that the competitive market continues to supply both high-cost areas and low-income users.

The course provides delegates with an in-depth knowledge of the principles of regulation and regulatory models before examining key subjects such as licensing regimes, interconnection, numbering, spectrum management and universal service.

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Professionals involved in or wishing to learn more about the regulation of the communications sector, particularly those working for national regulatory authorities, incumbent operators and new-entrants, whether fixed or mobile.