Interconnection benchmarking in Namibia

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2009

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CPRsouth, Colombo, LK

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The paper reviews the latest developments and trends (2009) for telecom interconnection rates and shows how interconnection benchmarking can be used to set termination rates, using the case of Namibia. The research data uses benchmark termination rates, termination costs and regulatory best practices. Telecom Regulators across Europe and Africa agree that termination rates should be based on the forward-looking long-run incremental cost (LRIC) of termination. Termination rates at cost of termination will remove the economic distortions witnessed in Europe and Africa and prepare the markets for a smooth transition to IP-based Next Generation Networks.

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COMMUNICATION POLICY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TELEPHONE, INTERNET, PRICING, CONSUMER DEMAND, NAMIBIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA, TELECOM REGULATIONS

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/41431

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (ACACIA) / Résultats de recherches (ACACIA)