Technical Analysis of Batelco’s Reporting
The challenge TRA Bahrain needed stronger oversight of Batelco’s separation of retail and wholesale operations. The key challenge was ensuring that Batelco’s financial and technical submissions were accurate, consistent, and compliant, enabling TRA to monitor obligations effectively and identify any breaches. Project outline Reviewed Batelco’s financial, operational, and technical reporting in detail. Assessed the structure […]
TowerCo Feasibility Project for the TRA
The challenge With nearly 80% of Bahrain’s towers operating without permits, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) needed a sustainable strategy to regularize passive infrastructure and reduce national duplication costs. The goal was to assess feasible TowerCo models and determine the most efficient structure for long-term market oversight. Project outline Evaluated five alternative TowerCo management and […]
BNET Information System Separation and Deployment Audit
The challenge BNET’s wholesale broadband entity needed to separate fully from Batelco across legal, operational, and system domains. TRA required assurance that all IT, MIS, BSS, and OSS systems met international separation standards and complied with regulatory obligations. Project outline Delivered an inception report benchmarking separation practices across five NBN operators. Reviewed BNET’s separation plan […]
Preparatory Studies for the Central Asia Digital Highway
The challenge The World Bank launched a regional initiative to develop a cross-border digital highway in Central Asia. The challenge was to conduct preparatory studies assessing market demand, technical design options, financial feasibility, and governance arrangements suitable for a multi-country programme. Project outline Conducted country-level market analysis, including current demand and long-term forecasts. Reviewed backbone […]
TRA Emerging Technologies
The challenge Bahrain’s regulator faced accelerating technological change that was outpacing existing frameworks. The challenge was to identify emerging telecommunications technologies, understand their regulatory implications, and determine how TRA should adapt its policies and institutional roles. Project outline Identified emerging technologies with relevance to Bahrain’s market and regulatory priorities. Analysed regulatory issues, risks, and potential […]
BOT Strategy for Wholesale Fibre Operator
The challenge The Government and private sector sought a Build Operate Transfer arrangement to establish a new wholesale fibre broadband operator in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The challenge was to negotiate terms with the incumbent, define a viable commercial and technical framework, and address risks related to unclear asset ownership, regulatory uncertainty, and long […]
Accelerating Broadband Connectivity for Digital Economy Development
As countries advance toward digital economies, development institutions require structured yet adaptable tools to guide engagement with governments, regulators, and investors. Broadband maturity varies widely across markets, creating the need for a framework that supports flexible diagnostics, strategy development, and stakeholder alignment while ensuring consistency with global best practices. The challenge The EBRD needed a […]
Regional: Privatisation Experience of State-Owned Telecommunications Incumbents
The challenge Several EBRD countries were evaluating the privatization of state-owned telecom incumbents. Policymakers needed evidence-based insights into how privatization affects broadband development, market performance, and investment, supported by clear recommendations for future reform sequencing. Project outline Analysed global privatization cases and documented outcomes. Conducted quantitative assessments of broadband market performance before and after privatization. […]
Regional Support for the Digital Transition (28 countries)
The challenge The project required a comprehensive assessment of broadband access and affordability across 28 countries, with a focus on connectivity metrics, policy trends, and the impact of COVID-19 on internet demand and digital services. Project outline Collected national and sub-national connectivity datasets. Analysed affordability using price-to-GNI ratios. Assessed international connectivity and IPT capacity. Studied […]
Awasr – MVNO License
To expand into mobile services, Awasr needed an MVNO license and agreements with host MNOs. The challenge was to secure regulatory approval, negotiate wholesale terms, and develop a viable commercial and financial model. The challenge Awasr required a full regulatory, technical, and commercial framework to enter the mobile market as an MVNO. This included preparing […]