Key Coverage
Four in-depth case studies:
- Australia
- India
- Sweden
- UK
Market Data
In developed markets it is largely the roll out of 3G networks into rural and sparsely-populated areas that has brought the issue of network sharing onto the agenda, while in emerging markets operators are looking to keep down the cost of expanding networks into very low-ARPU areas.
This report examines the key issues and considerations for operators and the market overall.
Key Issues Addressed
- What are operators' main motives for entering network-sharing deals with rivals?
- How fast have they been able to move forward after signing deals?
- Where operators have set up an independent joint-venture company to own their shared network what advantages has this brought?
- How have competitors reacted?
- How has the availability of WCDMA equipment for lower frequency bands (850MHz and 900MHz) affected the business case for network sharing in Australia and other markets with a large geographical area?
- What has been the response from telecoms regulators and competition authorities to network-sharing deals in their respective countries?
Countries / Sectors / Companies Covered
- Australia
- India
- Sweden
- UK
Who should read this report
- Operators
- Vendors
- Handset and infrastructure vendors
- Analysts
- Financial Institutions
- Government
- Regulators
This report comprises four in-depth case studies on network sharing in Australia, Sweden, the UK and India. Each explores operators' motivations for network sharing and how these may have changed over time, the scope of the particular deals and the regulator's position on network sharing.