However, many challenges need to be overcome in order to achieve this, from devising investment models to dealing with issues of regulation.
That is because, in designing models or strategies for migration to NGN and development of a broadband network, and giving an important place to sharing arrangements and public-private partnerships, changes are needed in terms of regulation mainly to regulate the methods of tariff setting that will be applied and ensure that prices are affordable for users. Network rollout, availability of services, and accessibility for users, are the main aspects which should guide discussions on electronic communications.
Throughout this study period, it has been clear from the experience of countries that have already migrated that strategies for transition to NGNs and development of broadband networks should no longer be based exclusively on private investment by individual operators. The most widely used approaches are those based on public investment, mutualization of private investment, and public-private partnerships, are the most widespread practices.
As for methods of costing, price-setting and tariff regulation in an NGN environment, there would seem to be a long way to go in order to handle the new cost parameters that have to be considered and in order to reach agreement on the need to change costing models. There is however one constant: lower prices for telecommunication services are an essential factor for increasing consumption, and investment in innovation leads to increased revenue for operators.