The EC’s Gigabit Recommendation

Practical guidelines to National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implications of its
recommendations on the (price) regulation of wholesale services

Axon’s expertise and practical guidelines are essential for NRAs implementing the Gigabit Recommendation, which aligns with the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) to enhance Very High Capacity Network (VHCN) investment, competition, and access. Axon’s Bottom-Up and Economic Replicability Models ensure regulatory consistency and economic replicability, aiding NRAs in effective wholesale service price regulation.

With over a decade of successful implementations, Axon offers swift, accurate, and customisable solutions, making it the best partner for NRAs navigating the new regulatory landscape.

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Introduction to the Gigabit Recommendation

The Gigabit Recommendation, aligned with the EECC and the updated market definition, aims to boost investment, competition, and access to VHCN by revising EC Rec. 2013/466. Its goals are to:

Define regulatory approaches that encourage VHCN investment while maintaining effective competition.
Ensure consistent regulatory approaches by NRAs to avoid distortions and provide legal certainty.

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Main elements covered by our practical guidelines for NRAs

Context and Introduction to the Gigabit Recommendation
Comparison vs EC Rec. 2013/466 (principles, guidelines, adaptations)
Reflections on how to address the new guidance (ex-ante price regulation, economic replicability, Bottom-Up modelling)
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Why Axon?

At Axon, we are ready to support you in the development of the two main techno-economic tools defined in the Gigabit Recommendation.

Bottom-Up Cost Models:

100% EC Approval: Our 10+ implementations since 2013 have been approved without reservations.
Multi-Operator Compatibility: Supports +100 operators with low complexity and high accuracy.
Swift Execution: Runs an operator in <1 minute; geo-analysis for 100 operators in <5 hours.
Simulate various geographical scenarios: Footprints, network topologies, operators, and aggregation options.
User-Friendly Interfaces: Actionable documentation and ongoing consultant support.

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Economic Replicability Models:

100% EC Approval: Our 5+ implementations since 2013 have been approved without reservations.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with both Axon and non-Axon BU and TD models.
Customisable: Adapts to any tariff structure, including bundles and discounts.
Article 61(3) Compliance: Includes features to guide the imposition of access obligations up to the so-called ‘first concentration point’
Automatic Tariff Recalculation: Provides actionable recommendations for regulatory action.

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