22nd to 23rd August, 2013 Shangri La Hotel

Transcript:22nd to 23rd August, 2013 Shangri La Hotel:
22nd to 23rd August, 2013 Shangri La Hotel Singapore A STRATEGY FOR ASEAN Organiser Co-Organiser Network ASEAN Forum 2013 CONNECTIVITY 22nd - 23rd August 2013 Connectivity context – Highly dynamic ecosystem with critical role for ASEAN economic development 7_85 ASEAN telecommunications markets dominated by mobile - >2/3 of revenue in most markets except Singapore Continued strong growth rates beyond mobile penetration rates of 100%, with slight declines in ARPU Region characterized by high variance in market structure - by ARPU levels, pre- vs. postpaid, levels of data usage/smartphone ownership Competition tends to be highly concentrated around top 3 players (>80% share), still with strong role of domestic-only telcos with select regional players Ongoing massive shift to data and 3G on the back of rapidly declining smartphone prices; emerging markets to date showing better monetization on traffic than developed markets Fixed connectivity in most markets at low levels of development with <20 connections/inhabitants – however strong push across region on fiber rollouts, with Singapore and Malaysia as early movers Agenda International roaming OTT in ASEAN New services - Mobile money/virtual CC; potential for mobile advertising Regulatory maturity in ASEAN – spectrum, interconnect, local content requirements 3_89 Roaming charges in ASEAN countries are significantly higher than in Europe and vary across Telcos Data charges (per MB) Voice charges - calls made (per min) Voice charges - calls received (per min) SMS charges Range n/a Note: Charges are for usage within/across ASEAN countries; charges vary based on call or usage destination; charges exclude VAT Source: Telco websites ASEAN APT APEC Roaming regulations in ASEAN would need to be strengthened to reduce charges 6_85 14_85 15_85 16_85 18_85 11_85 13_85 Europe’s regulation on roaming is holistic & well-enforced… …initiatives across Asia not commonly enforced, thus less impactful Holistic regulatory approach to international data roaming services Protect consumer interest Good compliance in all member states Ofcom, UK communications regulator, helps enforce roaming regulation 2009 2011 2007 Roaming III: Caps retail prices for data roaming Customers can sign up for a mobile roaming contract with foreign operators while traveling Public consultation on 2007 regulation; results not satisfactory Roaming II: Cut in SMS and wholesale data roaming charges Cut-off mechanism available once bill reaches €50 Roaming I: Cap wholesale & retail charges for voice calls Note: ATRC: ASEAN Telecommunication Regulators Council; APT: Asia Pacific Telecommunity; APEC: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Source: Ovum “Regulatory Status of International Roaming”