Regulatory Advisory. Illuminating the road ahead.
Digital Networks Act’s ripple effect on international regulators
How the EU’s draft Digital Networks Act could shape regulatory debates beyond Europe, from net neutrality and CAPs to interconnection, spectrum rights, SMP remedies, copper switch-off and the transition to fiber.
Feel confident you are receiving world-class advisory customized to the political & regulatory dynamics of your country or region. Our senior project managers have 20+ years of experience in regulatory advisory. Our clients include Regulatory Authorities, International & Regional regulatory bodies, Licensed operators, International Finance & Development institutions, and Capital investors.
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Regulatory challenges we help you solve.
Eastern partnership countries wish to align with the EU
Eastern partnership countries wish to bring their laws & regulations closer to the EU and receive support from the EU to approximate the EU acquis. The regulators in these countries also often require capacity building and institutional development.
Emerging Technologies push regulatory boundaries
Emerging technologies e.g. eVTOLs, UAS, AI, Cloud, NTNs, 6G, etc. pose novel challenges to regulators. New regulatory frameworks, based on international best practices and aligned with the existing domestics regulations, are required.
LEO mega constellations pressure regulators for licences & spectrum
New LEO satellite operators e.g. Starlink, Amazon Kuiper are seeking market access, placing demands on regulators for licences & spectrum. Additionally, Direct-2-Device technology requires a new regulatory framework incorporating IMT bands.
The spectrum needs of mobile and other networks continue to grow
Regulators are implementing WRC-23 outcomes into spectrum strategies while preparing for WRC-27. As mobile traffic grows, operators need assurances of when spectrum will come to market and that annual fees will remain manageable.
Our regulatory consulting services.
EU regulatory approximation
Eastern Partnership (EaP) and other countries aspire to foster closer regulatory & economic ties with the EU through the adoption of elements of the EU acquis to support the development of their respective markets. Detecon assists with understanding of EU laws & regulations with adaptation into national regulations, accompanied by capacity building or institutional development of national regulators. Examples include Roam Like at Home, Call Termination modelling, network resiliency, internet service comparison tool, Gigabit Infrastructure Act adaptation, etc.
Policy development
We have written and contributed to policy documents at international, regional and national levels. Noteworthy examples include the World Bank 5G Policy Series and ASEAN 5G Ecosystem Report. Additionally, Detecon authored the West Africa Digital Sector Development Strategy.
Spectrum auctions & advisory
We offer bespoke spectrum advisory which include: spectrum governance, Wholesale Open Access Network policy & business case, Digital Migration program, IMT Roadmaps, Spectrum band plans & migration, Econometric valuation, NPV Valuation, Licencing advisory, international benchmarking, Information Memo advisory & auction design, rural broadband business case auction execution & support.
Cost-based regulations & regulatory accounting
Regulators looking to regulate call termination, mobile national & international roaming rates require a cost model. We similarly can model MVNO’s or benchmark retail minus regulation. We provide end-end to advisory through the consultation process and drafting of regulations. We also issue opinions on company compliance to Accounting Separation Regulations. Alternatively, we can develop accounting separation either as a SMP remedy or as part of accounting separation of an incumbent operator. WACC analysis and derivation are included in our services.
Regulation of emerging technologies
Satellite & space regulation
Regulators face challenges when new LEO satellite operators e.g. Starlink, Amazon Kuiper seek access to their markets. Our advisory covers market access policy, ITU satellite filing, spectrum fees, licences & regulatory frameworks for Direct-2-Device and general satellite regulatory advisory.
Global best-practice regulation
We provide Best in class solutions to regulatory problems of: Licencing framework evolution & New licencing categories, Market Reviews, regulation of Quality of Service, Technical regulations e.g. IP Exchanges, Cross Connects, National Broadband plans, Rural Broadband subsidies & Universal Service Funds, etc.
Regulating the digital economy
Modern digital economies need digital regulations, including: cloud, data governance, privacy, security, algorithms and AI. The EU has pioneered a path with its Digital Markets, Digital Service, Data Governance and Data Act, while other countries are following similar or different approaches. Detecon advises policy makers and regulators on holistic approaches to digital regulation, aligned with vision, policies & a digital agenda. We also advise on definition and analysis of digital markets based on evolving EU and international approaches.
Regulatory advocacy
Operators requiring rapid advice and response to regulatory situations will benefit from our ability to draw upon experience to rapidly respond to a regulatory situation. We draft a regulatory response, substantiated with international evidence and guide your company through the strategic lobby positions & regulatory strategy. Operators benefit from having an authoritative voice in their corner on matters which go to the heart of their business.
Regulatory due diligence
Investors face regulatory risks when investing in assets such as data centres, tower companies, submarine cables, fibre cables, telco operator & digital platforms. We identify the applicable regulations and advise on the risk of regulatory sanctions or uncovered cost of compliance. We supported our clients obtaining capital investments in all the aforementioned ICT domains.
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Who we advise.
ICT Regulators
We provide services to telecommunication companies & postal regulators who issue licences for scarce rights. We also support regulators regulating IT and digital markets.
European Regulatory Institutions
We execute projects within the EU, in EaP and other relevant countries for the benefit of European Regulators e.g. European Commission, ENISA, EASA, etc.
International Finance Institutions & Development Banks
We have executed projects for the World Bank/ IFC, European Reconstruction & Development Bank (ERBD), and other institutions with developmental mandates in telecoms infrastructure.
International Cooperation Institutions
In the past we have carried out work in various countries for US Aid and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to enhance ICT policies in various countries.
Policymakers
ICT Ministries creating policy and seeking to strengthen their regulatory ecosystem.
Our public consultingPartners we work with.
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Our regulatory advisory experts.
Dominik Bücher
Senior Manager
Edgar Bruno Cardozo Larrea
Senior Manager
Dr. Richard Majoor
Senior Manager
Carlos Molina
Senior Manager
Fernando Paquete
Manager
Jagdeep Singh
Business Analyst
