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Regulatory Strategies in Mobile Communications

∼3G Authorization

Dr.M.Murat CANDANTelecomunications Authority

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Agenda

Brief Summary of Evolution of Mobile Technologies and Market Structure in TurkeyAims of the Regulatory AuthoritiesRegulatory Strategies for 3G AuthorizationsTurkish Case

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EVOLUTION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES

1G (1980s )1G (1980s )Only VoiceAnalogue

2G (1990s)2G (1990s)DigitalVoice + Low Speed data

3G (2000s) 3G (2000s) DigitalVoice+High Speed Data+Video

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MIGRATION PATH OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES

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TURKISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET

3 GSM OperatorsTurkcellTelsim Avea GSM 1800

1996: 700.000 Subscribers, 1,1% Penetration Rate2006: 45 Million Subscribers 65 % Penetration Rate

All of the 3 GSM Operators have been granted 3G Test and Trial Permission

GSM 900

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MAIN AIMS OF REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

To ensure the acces of the whole society to thebasic telecommunications services,To strengthen competition,To ensure the effective provision of telecommunications services,To increase QoS,To create environments appropriate for service development,

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MAIN AIMS OF REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

To ensure the access of users to servicesat reasonable prices,To provide appropriate environmentencouraging investment to extendtelecommunications networks,To protect consumer rights,To ensure optimum use of scarceresources like frequency and numbers

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

The Authority has been operational since August 15, 2000.Decision-making body of the Authority is theTelecommunication Board which composed of seven members including chairman of the board who at thesame time is the president of the Authority.

Main Functions of the Authority areRegulationAuthorizationMonitoringReconciliation (Arbitration)

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PURPOSES OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY

To Establish Competition in the MarketTo Facilitate Market EntryTo Provide Effective and Efficient Useof The ResourcesTo Protect The Consumer Rights

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Regulatory Strategies on 3G

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IMPORTANT ISSUES TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN THE REGULATIONS

License FeesAvoid too high fees

Encourage Infrastructure SharingFast roll-out of networks, prevent waste of resources

Regulations Regarding Roaming Rights andObligations

Facilitate market entry for new entrantIncumbents under commercial negotiations

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IMPORTANT ISSUES TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN THE REGULATIONS

Coverage ObligationsReasonable coverage requirements taking intoaccount the market structure

Encourage Facility SharingReduce costsReduce sight pollutionFacilitate site acquisition

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IMPORTANT ISSUES TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN THE REGULATIONS

Encourage Use of Universal TechnologiesGlobally accepted technologies instead of -unique to country- equipment

Studies for prevention of harmful contentCooperation of institutionsActivities for making the society conscious

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WORKS REGARDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF 3G IN TURKEY

According to the Additional Article 27 of Law No. 406;

Plans regarding the authorisations for the telecommunicationsservices and infrastructure to be provided under concessionagreements shall be prepared by the Authority.

The plans prepared by the Authority shall be approved by theCouncil of Ministers upon the proposal of the Ministry of Transport and shall be executed by the Authority.

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WORKS REGARDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF 3G IN TURKEY

In the Article 21 of Authorization Ordinance, the issues to be put in the Authorization Plan are determined. According to thearticle,

Definition and scope of the authorization for the service, Probable time of tender for authorizations,Number of operators to be authorized, Similar issues regarding determination of politics

must exist in the plan.

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STATUS IN THE AUTHORIZATION STUDIES

A Darft Plan is prepared by a workinggroup in the AuthorityViews of the sector and relevantinstitutions will be taken in the shortperiod

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EXPECTATIONS FROM THE 3G AUTHORIZATIONS

Contribution to widespread use of internetAn important factor in transition to Information SocietySignificant opportunities for local companies especiallyin software areaCreation employment in software sectorContribution to education by using distance learning, m-library, access to scientific laboratories via internet etc.Facilitation of distance care and control of old andhandicapped personFacilitation of users’ lives by m-applications

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