Broadband Regulation and Ecosystem

William FaganDoha

25 May 2011

Elements of Ecosystem

• Investment• Physical elements- network and spectrum• Services and ‘content’• Market- suppliers and customers• Regulatory and legal framework• Other ‘external’ elements including

international connectivity and indoor wiring• National Economic Objectives

Issues Surrounding Ecosystem

• Who can or will or should invest ?• ‘Build it and they shall come’• Supply versus demand profiling• Market development• What will customers buy – connectivity or

content or both?• Are there any ‘killer apps’ that will make the

make the market succeed?

Issues for Regulation and Ecosystem

• Can ‘good regulation’ help to achieve a successful ecosystem?

• Can ‘bad regulation’ prevent the growth of a successful ecosystem?

• Elements of ‘good regulation’ – regulatory forbearance - Ex ante- Ex post elements- ensuring available capacity as regards spectrum and fixed elements

• Should Governments get involved and in what circumstances and in what respects – such as in the event of a ‘market failure’ in achieving national economic objectives ?

Any Other Issues?

• 10 minute presentations• Discussion Panel• Questions from audience