Australia - National Broadband Network - Competition and Regulations

Synopsis

The National Broadband Network is going to change the game. While there will be a transition period where some of the old will remain the activities will increasingly move to the new environment. This in itself will see the players starting to realign themselves and in preparation of the new world many will start changing their business plans well before that time. Nevertheless the government has published a far reaching regulatory regime change that doesn’t’ leave any doubt that there is no way back to the old days where the incumbent was able to game the regime, creating endless delays and stifling competition. In the end to outcome of the new framework will be aligned with the goals of the NBN and with these dynamics negotiations and discussions are taking place aimed at shaping this new environment.

Table of Contents

• 1. Synopsis
• 2. OECD gives Australia’s telecoms policy the thumbs up
• 3. Regulatory issues
  • 3.1 ACCC’s involvement in the NBN
• 4. Administrative and Regulatory support
• 5. Regulations - critical considerations
  • 5.1 Learning form other models
  • 5.2 Reform delusions
  • 5.3 New proposal: USO Co
• 6. Regulatory telco reforms
  • 6.1 Competition models and opportunities
  • 6.2 Retail telcos modelled on media marketing
  • 6.3 Niche markets
  • 6.4 The Mobile industry
• 7. Other Reports