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 Regulation Special Focus Day: Monday 25 October 2010

11.00     Introductory speech and speed networking

11.15     Chair Introduction
Ewan Sutherland, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, UK

 

11.45     KEYNOTE:  3 years on - the current status of the EU regulations after July 2010
- Reviewing the recent changes and additions: what has the introduction of data roaming price caps meant for the operator community?
- Assessing the regulations' level of achievement : how close is the market to competitive pricing?

Erzsebet Fitori, Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, ECTA, France

 

12.15     OPERATOR CASE STUDY: Managing the discrepancy between national and EU tariffs
- Restructuring tariffs to minimise customer dissatisfaction with higher local prices than roaming prices
- Complying with roaming regulations whilst retaining revenue

Robert Mourik, Director Regulatory Policy Europe, Telefonica, Spain

12.45     Lunch and networking

 

14.00     OPERATOR CASE STUDY: Evaluating the impact of the EU regulations on usage and revenues
- Assessing the penetration level of information amongst consumers: do roamers use their phones more now that prices are lowered?
- Balancing the books: are operators simply losing money, or have lower prices led to increased revenue

Jesper Holm Schlichtkrull, International Account Manager, TDC, Denmark

 

14.30     REGULATOR CASE STUDY: BEREC input into the Commission Review of the Roaming Regulations
- Looking at compliance, market developments, consumer needs, the requirement for future regulation and alternatives to price regulation
- What are BEREC's recommendations for achieving price competitiveness

By a senior representative from BEREC, UK

 

15.00     Refreshment break and networking

 

15.30     PANEL DISCUSSION: Examining the effect of the global reaction on EU operators and users
- Calculating the impact of the 'waterbed effect' on roaming tariffs outside the EU
- Spreading the concept of a regulated roaming tariff: is it catching on?

Helen Karapandžić, Senior Analyst, Analysys Mason, UK - MODERATOR
Muhammad Adil Haneef, Head of International Roaming, Mobilink, Pakistan
Jesper Holm Schlichtkrull, International Account Manager, TDC, Denmark
Robert Mourik, Director Regulatory Policy Europe, Telefonica, Spain

 

16.15     KEYNOTE: What does the future look like in terms of regulations?
- What are 'normal market conditions'?
- Are the regulations likely to be lifted in 2012?

Fabio Colasanti, President, International Institute of Communications, UK

 

16.45     End of Focus Day