According to
the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the outcome of
the report to be carried out by KPMG would facilitate setting of guidelines for
the regulation of the pricing of retail broadband and data services in Nigeria
and specifically determine Price cap and floor where necessary.
“To develop
a regulatory pricing model based on the peculiarity of the Nigerian broadband
and data services market coupled with international best practices; and design
the framework for collation of data that will be used for the determination; as
well as to determine the appropriate cost modeling technique and methodology to
be adopted,” he said.
In addition,
he underscored the fact that the study would assist in appropriating pricing
regulatory measures to be adopted eventually; the need for ex-ante and ex-post
regulation with respect to pricing in the retail broadband and data market
segments.
It is
expected, he said, that the study would enable the development of a suitable
definition of big and new entrant and or small operators, if necessary; just as
it would avail the conduct of a general
assessment of the retail broadband cum data market segment with a view of
determining the appropriate methodology to be adopted; and to design a cost
model that is suitable for determining retail prices for broadband and data
services taking into cognizance the macro-economic, technology and technical
relevant factors.
Further, he
disclosed that the study would result in the determination of a uniform pricing
structure within the broadband and data segment; ensuring effective competition
in the broadband and data market segment; guaranteeing affordability and
accessibility of broadband and data services in Nigeria.
Facilitating
inflow, development and growth of the broadband market segment; and above, “the
stimulation of further economic growth considering the catalytic role broadband
services plays.”
Nonye Dom/GEE
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