| Discussion Paper - The Regulatory Landscape for Mobile Banking |
| September 2011 |
In The Regulatory Landscape for Mobile Banking, TMG presents an introduction to m-banking models, key regulatory issues related to m-banking, approaches to facilitating roll-out and use of m-banking. This discussion paper, prepared for the International Telecommunication Union's 2011 Global Symposium for Regulators, explores the diversity of m-banking models is explored, including illustrative examples of different approaches. The discussion of regulatory issues includes the identification of roles for various regulatory entities and regulatory frameworks for m-banking, and is accompanied by a checklist for regulators. The Regulatory Landscape for Mobile Banking was presented at the Global Symposium for Regulators in Armenia, Colombia in September 2011.
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| 3G Licensing Around the World |
| March 2011 |
Telecommunications Management Group, Inc. (TMG) presents the 2011 update of 3G Licensing Around the World, an indispensable tool for understanding the spectrum holdings, license fees paid, and terms and conditions associated with third-generation (3G) mobile licenses in the 1.9 GHz/2.1 GHz and 1.7 GHz/2.1 GHz spectrum bands. The data have been compiled directly from regulators and operators and represent the most up-to-date information on 155 licensees in 45 countries.
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| ITU Regulatory Self-Assessment Tool |
| November 2010 |
The ITU Regulatory Self-Assessment Tool was developed to assist regulatory authorities in evaluating their structure and performance. The tool can be used as a starting point when planning for possible institutional reforms or changes in institutional structure. It provides a solid framework for analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of regulations and regulatory processes in place. The ITU Regulatory Self-Assessment Tool was presented at the Global Symposium for Regulators in Dakar, Senegal in November 2010.
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| Mobile Termination Rate Update 2010 |
| February 2010 |
This report provides an update to Telecommunications Management Group's (TMG) highly acclaimed Primer on Mobile Termination Rates, which is the premier source of mobile termination rate (MTR) information around the world. The report is an indispensable resource of benchmark MTRs essential for regulators, operators, policy makers, researchers and others. Like all TMG reports, Mobile Termination Rate Update 2010 is based on official primary source data from government authorities and operators. Mobile Termination Rate Update 2010 provides the latest wholesale mobile interconnection prices (including identifying countries where MTRs are not used) for 140 countries.
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| Mobile Number Portability Around the World |
| October 2008 |
The current state of mobile number portability (MNP) — the ability of a mobile user to keep his or
her number when changing mobile providers — is
highlighted in a new report from Telecommunications
Management Group, Inc. (TMG). Mobile Number
Portability Around the World draws together official
data to present the first comprehensive snapshot of
the availability and implementation of MNP around the
world. It is an indispensable reference for
regulators, operators, MNP solution providers,
consumer groups and researchers. Mobile Number
Portability Around the World explores the
status of MNP around the world and measures the
impact of MNP. In addition, the report includes
detailed statistical tables.
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| IPTV: The Killer Broadband Application |
| April 2008 |
This resource book provides and overview of the Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) market. It is a rich resource for operators, manufacturers, regulators, policy makers, researchers and others. In addition to annual historical data (2002-2007) and 2010 forecast on the number IPTV subscribers for over 40 countries with IPTV at the beginning of 2008, the data in the report also includes penetration rates for households with television sets, pay television households, broadband subscribers and broadband households. The report includes a listing of IPTV providers around the world and IPTV pricing.
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| White Paper - Key Regulatory Issues in an Era of Convergence |
| June 28, 2006 |
Key Regulatory Issues in an Era of Convergence examines the challenges
facing regulators and policymakers as technological convergence blurs the traditional boundaries
between telecommunications, data services, and television broadcasting. The white paper surveys
regulatory approaches to convergence, including how it affects licensing regimes and regulatory
issues, such as interconnection, numbering, consumer protection and information, universal
service, and spectrum management. TMG considers how new technologies are impacting spectrum
management functions and highlights the increasingly important role of coordination of commercial
and government spectrum use. The white paper, which was presented at the Confederation of
Indian Industry's National Seminar on Regulatory Issues in the Age of Convergence in New Delhi,
India (June 2006), suggests policy changes to better allow regulators and policymakers to adapt
their regulatory frameworks to this new era. More...
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| A Primer on Mobile Termination Rates |
| January 2006 |
A Primer on Mobile Termination Rates provides regulators, policy makers, operators, researchers and others
with an overview of mobile termination rate (MTR) concepts. It features 5 tables and 20 charts providing a wealth
of data on mobile termination rates and trends, as well as regional benchmarks for 2005 and a summary table of mobile
market indicators for 40 major economies.
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| Superstars of the Mobile Internet: Top 10 Mobile Multimedia Nations |
| December 2004 |
Superstars of the Mobile Internet: Top 10 Mobile Multimedia Nations identifies the leading nations in terms of mobile
multimedia usage. Based on an exhaustive review of data from 45 major economies, the report illustrates the types of indicators used to measure
mobile multimedia penetration and identifies the 10 leading mobile multimedia nations in the world. The report looks at the relationship between
mobile multimedia and the factors that may impact the propensity to use it and includes several statistical tables that feature the latest available
indicators on the mobile sector.
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| Asia-Pacific Mobile Multimedia Outlook |
| September 2004 |
| Asia Pacific Mobile Multimedia Outlook provides a comprehensive overview of mobile data developments in the region.
It covers high-speed network launches, pricing, text messaging and other factors impacting mobile Internet take-up. The report
is accompanied by a 14 table statistical supplement providing a complete picture of the mobile sector in 13 economies (Australia,
China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand) that
make up 98% of all mobile subscribers in the region. |
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