NCC has commenced the evaluation of the findings on the examine of the extent of competitors in the telecoms trade, carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
According to NCC, the evaluation of the findings of the examine will allow the fee to establish key challenges in telecoms trade competitors, with a view to defending smaller telecoms operators, whereas making certain that market energy doesn’t undermine efficient competitors.
Speaking in Lagos throughout the second stakeholder discussion board on the examine of the extent of competitors in the Nigerian telecommunications trade, the place PWC introduced its preliminary findings in regards to the examine, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida stated the contributions from telecoms operators throughout the engagement could be invaluable in refining the examine’s strategy, figuring out related market points and strengthening the evidence-gathering course of.
Maida who was represented by the Head, Competition and Tariff at NCC, Omotayo Mohammed, stated: “We have reconvened to current the preliminary findings of the examine, share the insights rising from the evaluation and, most significantly, acquire suggestions earlier than the fee considers the subsequent steps.
It is essential to emphasize that the findings to be introduced in the present day by PWC, are largely knowledgeable by the responses acquired via surveys and the Request for Information (RFI) circulated to licensees and different related stakeholders.
“The importance of this study cannot be overstated. Efficient competition remains a fundamental driver of innovation, investment, service quality, consumer choice and affordable telecommunications services.”
According to Maida, NCC recognises that efficient competitors goes past market shares and the quantity of licensed operators. It additionally requires consideration of market focus, obstacles to entry and enlargement, management over important infrastructure, market conduct, shopper alternative, the identification of operators with vital market energy.
