Analysys Mason is at the forefront of cost modelling in the area of fixed-network services. We build top-down, hybrid, and bottom-up models of the cost of services, including leased lines, Internet data and voice, delivered over a variety of fixed-network architectures (including NGN).
We assist operators and regulators across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, with our cost models for fixed interconnection.
LRIC-based interconnection prices help:
- regulators to provide a level playing field for new entrant operators, and encourage operational efficiency
- operators to understand the true costs of providing services, and encourage rational pricing decisions.
Our extensive experience in applying these methodologies and proven processes to develop these models, ensure the appropriate methodological decisions are made throughout the modelling process to maximise accuracy and timely delivery.
Relevant experience
Example projects include:
- For a regulator, we developed a detailed, bottom-up TSLRIC+ cost model of the national fixed telecommunications network. We modelled both the core and access network.
- For a converged fixed operator, we built a fixed LRIC model for multiple services, including voice termination on a next-generation network. Our client used the LRIC model to inform its regulatory arguments.
- For a regulator we built a flexible LRIC model of several different services offered over a large ADSL/ATM network, including all network elements from the ADSL end user to the service provider POP.
- For a cable operator we developed a LRIC model to justify termination interconnect rates based on the operator’s network costs. The results of this study formed the basis of the claim by the operator to CMT regarding the need to increase the termination interconnect rates.
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