1. Eastern European Partner countries
Study on harmonising international roaming pricing and reducing roaming tariffs among the
Eastern European Partner countries
Terms of Reference
LILIIA MALON
REWG Chair
Prague
11-12 May 2017

2. Terms of Reference Structure
Terms of Reference for the Roaming Study 1/5
Terms of Reference Structure 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.1. Background Information
1.2. The EU context 2
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
2.1. Purpose Specific tasks
2.2. Geographical scope Required outputs
2.3. Objectives and scope of the assignment 3
EXPERTS PROFILE OR EXPERTISE
3.1. Requested experts per category and person-days per category
3.2. Profile or expertise required
3.3. Working languages 4
LOCATION AND DURATION
4.1. Starting date Planning of work in 2017
4.2. Foreseen finishing date or duration Location of assignment 5
TOTAL ESTIMATED EFFORT
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3. Terms of Reference for the Roaming Study 2/5
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Elaborate recommendations for a harmonized approach to roaming pricing and reduction of roaming tariffs among the EaPP. The study will provide comprehensive guidelines on how to implement the harmonized approach at the national level in the EaPP, as well as an assessment of the expected market impact for each country. Inter alia, the Study will assess the feasibility and market impact of a Regional Roaming Agreement (RRA) among the EaPP.
Purpose
carry out a legal, institutional and policy analysis of roaming regulation in the EaPP
issue recommendations on tools and measures to be used for roaming regulation in the EaPP, with the aim of reducing roaming charges
provide a cost-benefit analysis of such tools and measures
assess the feasibility of and expected impact from the RRA
identify barriers and impediments to the implementation of the RRA and provide recommendations for the RRA's sustainable application
issue recommendations on the calculation/setting of roaming prices in the EaPP
Objectives
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4. Specific tasks/ activities
Terms of Reference for the Roaming Study 3/5 2
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Geographical scope
6 EaP partners (EaPP): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
analysis of the current situation of roaming regulation in the EaPP
analysis of the differences between national regulations and best practices
analysis of demand and supply of roaming services in the EaPP; review of price levels of retail and wholesale roaming services in the EaPP
analysis of the role of travel patterns among EaPP, as well as differences in roaming price levels and termination rates
identification of the reasons that cause high roaming charges in the EaPP
issuing recommendations for a harmonized approach to roaming pricing and reduced roaming tariffs among the EaPP
issuing recommendations for tools and measures for the regulation of roaming services at national level, aiming to reduce roaming charges, increase the transparency of provision of roaming services, safeguard end-users of roaming services and ensure that reduced roaming charges would not threaten the revenues of roaming services providers
identification of costs and benefits of intervention schemes proposed for each EaP Partner
issuing recommendations for the structure of the RRA and its sustainable implementation
Specific tasks/ activities
The Study will include the following main tasks/activities:
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5. Terms of Reference for the Roaming Study 4/52
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Analysis of the legal and institutional frameworks underpinning roaming policies in the EaPP
Analysis of the existing market data pertaining to the application of roaming policies and key developments in the EaPP regional roaming market
Recommendations on tools and measures for possible roaming regulation in the EaPP
Cost-Benefit analysis of possible intervention schemes in roaming regulation in the EaPP
Recommendations regarding the RRA
Consultations on the scope and results of the Study with key line ministries, regulators and operators in the EaPP
Report structure
After carrying out the Study, the Contractor will produce a Report covering the specific tasks mentioned above in section 2.4, including the consultation with stakeholders during the assignment and on the results of the Study.
The Report should include at least the following chapters:
The results of the Study should provide complete information for decision makers in order to make an objective and market-based sustainable judgment on the:
regulatory roaming policy in each EaP Partner and the EaPP as a whole
need to amend national legislation concerning roaming services
timing of relevant amendments to the national legislation
implementation of particular measures regarding roaming regulation
drafting the RRA among the EaPP
Expected outputs
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6. Activity / Deliverable
Terms of Reference for the Roaming Study 5/5 3
EXPERTS PROFILE OR EXPERTISE
Team Leader (one of 2 senior experts)
2 Senior experts
6 National experts
Study team 4
LOCATION AND DURATION
Planning of work in 2017
The duration of the Study – up to 5 months.
Activity / Deliverable
Timing
Inception Report, including methodology, staffing, time schedule and summary of the review of existing studies, data and market impact indicators
by end May
EU baseline defined and material for national/local experts prepared (including questionnaires and explanations)
Information and data collection by the 6 national/local experts
1 June-15 July
Analysis of information collected nationally and drafting the Study Report
July-Aug
Pre-final Study Report submitted to the EC and the REWG for comments
31 Aug
Presentation of the Report to an EU4 Digital: Telecom or REWG event
Sep
Final Report based on received comments
29 Sep
Final Study Report approved by the EC and the REWG
October
Publication of the Final version of the Study Report
by end Oct
The working language will be English; however, the 6 national experts and (if possible) one of the senior experts, should also have good command of the Russian language. The reports will be presented and approved in English and then translated to Russian as well.
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7. Thank you for your attention!
LILIIA MALON
Prague
11-12 May 2017