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Final regulations published for a forthcoming mmWave spectrum auction

Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has published final regulations for a mmWave spectrum auction in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. The approach balances competitive allocation in high density areas with first come, first served in low density areas.

Mobile takeaway: trick or treat?

A study looking at the relationship between market concentration, market dynamism and investment shows a complex story in high-tech industries like telecoms. It seems concentration can facilitate higher investments, in part in a race to lower unit costs through scale and this may be associated with intensified competition.

Is Europe handicapped in high-speed/capacity broadband networks?

CEPA's Chris Doyle considers The Draghi Report “The Future of European Competitiveness”, which claims that regulation and competition policies have disincentivized consolidation in the high-speed/capacity broadband telecoms networks sector.

Leveraging private sector investment in digital communications infrastructure in Eastern Africa

Chris Doyle presents the findings of a CEPA study, commissioned by The World Bank, at its launch to East African stakeholder states.

Ofcom consults about mmWave auction regulations

UK regulator of communications services invites stakeholders' views about proposals to enable the industry to use mmWave spectrum for new services.

Using reverse auctions for allocating public subsidies to promote mobile broadband coverage

Following the completion of its usual peer review process, The World Bank has published CEPA's report about the use of reverse auctions in the telecommunications sector.

Sub-Saharan Africa, Agenda 2063, digital connectivity and gender: bridging digital gaps

We explore where Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) stands today in regard of digital connectivity and highlight digital gaps, in particular the gender digital divide.

Assessment of competition issues in the telecoms sector is reaffirmed by Australian Competition Tribunal

CEPA’s advice to Australian communications provider Optus, highlighting the adverse impacts of a merger transaction between its two competitors, has been supported by the Australian Competition Tribunal.

Spectrum auctions: mmWave frequencies for 5G mobile

Regulators and governments around the world are opening up mmWave spectrum to further develop 5G mobile services. We look at market developments in mmWave bands across the world and describe some of the licence award approaches.

Competition issues in telecoms and related markets

Read our briefing note that examines issues in competition economics and law and how these affect market structure, firm behaviour, sharing agreements and mergers.

Spectrum auctions: thirty years in the making

Spectrum auctions are of strategic importance. Over the last three decades, hundreds of spectrum auctions have taken place worldwide and billions of dollars have been spent.

Our report about using reverse auctions for allocating public subsidies to promote mobile broadband coverage is presented to government

Dr Chris Doyle, CEPA's Head of Telecoms, has presented the findings of our latest communications sector report, commissioned by The World Bank, to Tanzanian government officials.

In the news: CEPA’s assessment of telecoms deal reaches the headlines

Our work is featured by iTnews and the author of the Expert Report, Dr Chris Doyle, CEPA's Head of Telecoms, is quoted for the independent analysis’ dissenting findings, drawn from the economic evidence.

The potential impacts of a partial merger between two of the three Australian mobile telecommunications market operators

Optus has commissioned CEPA to assess the competition impacts of an application to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for merger authorisation between Telstra Corporation Limited and TPG Telecom.

Expert from Ofcom appointed to bolster CEPA’s advisory services for the communications sector

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Chris Doyle as a senior advisor to our communications, media and payment systems practice. Dr Doyle will commence working with CEPA on 1 March 2022.