IK251U Mobiloperatöraffärer /uppdragsutbildning/ 5,0 hp

The course consists of three integrated parts- Telecom Markets and Regulation, Wireless Broadband

Network Deployment and Economics, and Mobile Operator Business.

Telecom Markets and Regulation

- Market structure, actors, and business relations in telecom markets

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Telecom regulation, regulated markets, and services

- Spectrum management regimes (licensed/unlicensed - market/command

&

control)

Wireless Broadband Network Deployment and Economics

- Deployment strategies and dimensioning principles

- Cost structure of telecom and broad band networks

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Capital&operational expenditure (CAPEX&

OPEX), net present value, price erosion

Mobile Operator Business

- Mobile services, mobile operator competition, and strategic planning

- Overview and pricing of mobile services, charging and billing, subscriptions

- Financing, investments and risk, revenue streams, willingness to pay, decision making factors

After the course the participants should be able to:

- Analyze telecom markets in terms of market segments, services, actors and type of regulation and

identify differences between different countries.

- Understand the basics of operating a mobile network and identify strengths and weaknesses.

- Make a high level mobile operator strategy given the market conditions.

- Dimension and create a high level design of a wireless network and analyze its cost structure.

No engineering background is required but experience from the telecom industry and a relevant academic degree is desired.

Kurskompendium + handouts

När kurs inte längre ges har student möjlighet att examineras under ytterligare två läsår.

• OVN1 - Inlämningsuppgift, 5,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F

Examinator beslutar, baserat på rekommendation från KTH:s handläggare av stöd till studenter med funktionsnedsättning, om eventuell anpassad examination för studenter med dokumenterad, varaktig funktionsnedsättning.

Examinator får medge annan examinationsform vid omexamination av enstaka studenter.

Jens Zander

• Vid grupparbete har alla i gruppen ansvar för gruppens arbete.
• Vid examination ska varje student ärligt redovisa hjälp som erhållits och källor som använts.
• Vid muntlig examination ska varje student kunna redogöra för hela uppgiften och hela lösningen.