The Longest Hangover
The mobile industry’s post-Dot Com hangover is still far from over. Coleago explains why telecoms has become a capital-heavy utility and why regulators must rethink their approach to restore sustainable returns.
Insights
Telecoms industry analysis, commentary, and research by Coleago’s expert team of directors and consultants.
Spectrum – an Asset or a Liability?
Is mobile spectrum still an asset, or has it become a liability? This paper explores why spectrum acquisition is increasingly defensive and how operators can protect value by optimising what they already hold.
Insights from the Afghanistan Multi-Band Spectrum Auction
What appears to be a simple spectrum auction can be anything but. Coleago analyses Afghanistan’s 2024 multi-band spectrum auction, examining pricing outcomes, auction design choices and key lessons for regulators.
Lessons from the Sudan Multi-Band Spectrum Auction: An Insider’s Perspective
Sudan’s 2023 multi-band spectrum auction offers important lessons for regulators on reserve pricing, rule design and bidder preparation. Coleago provides an insider’s perspective on what worked, what did not, and how future awards can be improved.
Managing Spectrum Valuation Bias
Delegating spectrum valuation to local business units can introduce bias and lead to overpayment. Coleago explores why it happens and how operators can manage the risk.
Insights from the Tanzania Multi-Band Spectrum Auction
This Insight reviews the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority’s (TCRA) October 2022 multi-band spectrum auction, drawing on Coleago’s analytical framework and international benchmarking to highlight lessons for regulators seeking to design efficient and equitable awards that support 4G and 5G development.
Kazakhstan 3.6 GHz Spectrum Auction
The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan recently announced the results of their spectrum auction for two 100 MHz lots of 3.6 GHz spectrum. The spectrum was acquired by a consortium formed by mobile operators Kcell and Mobile Telecom Service (Tele2-Altel), both part of the Kazakhtelecom Group.
Future Utilisation of the 470-694 MHz Band in the UK
In this report, written for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum ahead of WRC-23, Coleago explores the future use of the 470-694 MHz UHF band in the United Kingdom post 2030. The band is sought after and used by a wide range of services, including digital terrestrial television (DTT), programme-making and special events (PMSE) and mobile services amongst others.
Vision 2030: Low Band Spectrum for 5G
In this report, written for the GSMA, Coleago explores why low band spectrum is the cornerstone of digital equality and affordable connectivity to ensure that mobile’s economic and social benefits can be felt in all communities.
The South African Spectrum Auction: An Insider View
A review of the recent South African spectrum auction and the learning for other regulators seeking to award spectrum to support the development of mobile broadband and 5G.
The Nigerian 3500 MHz Spectrum Auction
A review of the NCC’s 3500 MHz spectrum auction and the learning for other regulators seeking to award spectrum to support the development of mobile broadband and 5G.
Estimating Mid Bands Spectrum Needs for the 2025-30 Timeframe
This report, written by Coleago for the GSMA, provides a global analysis of spectrum needs to meet the 5G vision of providing ubiquitous high-speed wireless mobile connectivity and a user experience to match that of fixed networks.