1 + 1 = 1: Network Sharing

Redefining telecom with a structured approach

European mobile network operators face an uncertain future, as the revenues from mobile phone minutes converge with the cost of production. In order to survive, operators are considering a measure that might seem counterintuitive: sharing their most valuable asset, the radio access network, with their competitors. Our RADAR method is a structured approach to network sharing that helps companies determine strategic goals, select sharing partners, design the sharing agreement and prepare for any regulatory implications of the deal. Network sharing can provide a competitive edge for companies that understand the advantages of working together.

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Hagen Goetz Hastenteufel
Andreas Daembkes
Moritz Tybus

June 2009