Access and Interconnection

Interconnection

Any competitive telecommunications market is dependent upon the efficient and commercially sustainable interconnection of its component networks. The successful management of this, however, requires a careful and expert balancing of interests and requirements. Regulation must ensure that the correct environment is in place to nurture a vibrant market without neglecting the needs of key user groups or placing unreasonable strictures upon certain players. Operators, on the other hand, must be able to reconcile the need for regulatory compliance with meeting their own financial and operational objectives.

With over fifteen years of experience in the field, InterConnect Communications can help both regulators and operators to implement successful interconnection processes and maximise the benefits from them.

For regulators, our team of experts can deploy extensive practical knowledge to develop a pro-competitive interconnection regime based on international best practice but still tailored to the specific needs of individual countries. We can assist regulators in reviewing applicable legislative and regulatory instruments to produce detailed Interconnection Guidelines summarising the rights and responsibilities of industry players and help create a framework structure for the negotiation of interconnection agreements between them.

For operators, we can provide hands-on assistance with the drafting of Reference Interconnection Offers and help obtain regulatory approval for them. We can also help in reviewing existing offers for compliance and defining suitable amendments if required. Last but not least, we can provide expert support in drafting, negotiating and implementing robust and sustainable interconnection agreements between operators.

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Interconnection

25 Apr 2008InterConnect News

Interconnection Master Class

The first Interconnection Master Class of 2008 will take place on 19 - 23 May 2008.

More Information?

For more information about InterConnect's Interconnection services, please contact Eric Tyson by phone on +44 (0) 1291 638400.