Day 1: Fundamentals of Telecommunications Law and Regulation

• Overview of the Telecommunications Regulatory Framework
• Key principles of International Telecommunications Law
• Evolution of Telecommunications Law and Regulation over time
• Liberalisation of telecom markets and regulatory challenges
• Understanding regulatory frameworks and regulatory powers
• The role of regulation and standards in telecommunications

Day 2: Economic Regulation and Market Principles

• Evolution of telecommunications technology and its regulatory impact
• Telephony generations and their regulatory considerations
• Principles of economic regulation in telecom sectors
• Forms of economic regulatory control applied to telecommunications
• Economic features specific to telecommunications services
• Retail price regulation, including the UK model
• Designation of dominance and its implications for regulation
• Overview and conclusion on price caps and controls

Day 3: Competition Law and Spectrum Management

• Relationship between regulation and competition law in telecommunications
• Competition law enforcement in the telecoms sector
• Spectrum management frameworks and best practices
• Spectrum auction processes and spectrum trading mechanisms
• Capacity agreements and their role in managing telecom networks
• Regulatory compliance in spectrum allocation and usage

Day 4: Contract Negotiations in Telecommunications

• Principles and strategies for successful contract negotiations
• Telecom contract negotiation checklists and key considerations
• Identifying and evaluating risk in telecom agreements
• Managing various types of telecom agreements across different jurisdictions
• Key elements of successful negotiations within regulated telecom environments
• Practical approaches to balancing legal, regulatory, and commercial objectives

Day 5: Managing Telecommunications and Future Trends

• Introduction to telecoms management and evolving business models
• Trends shaping the telecommunications sector today
• Technological innovation and its influence on telecom regulation
• The impact of the industrial revolution on telecoms
• Licensed versus unlicensed frequencies and regulatory differences
• The future of telecommunications for businesses and consumers
• The role of the internet in telecom services
• Conclusion and insights from leading telecom organisations