Description
Global Telecommunications Market Access offers you a solid understanding of the regulatory, economic, business, public policy and other considerations associated with entry into global telecommunications markets from a commercial, governmental and legal perspective. The primary focus of this book is on the global telecommunications regulatory environment and how it impacts market access strategies and implementation of these strategies. You are presented with case studies and a global view of the progression of telecommunications to help you better see how global markets are evolving from being dominated by monopoly service providers to one where choice has become a reality for consumers. The book addresses the issue of how to structure a venture so that it can operate within differing regulatory regimes. It gives you a good look at market access for a variety of technologies including Internet, data services, voice, mobile services, and many more. This informative resource includes an overview of the tools available to help you ensure that a competitive market is created and fostered on a day to day basis.
Table Of Contents
Introduction. Historical Background. What We Have Seen. The Difficulties of Opening Some Markets to Liberalization. Market Opening/Leveling Tools. Impact of Market Openness on Business Strategy. Structuring Telecommunications Ventures. How a Government Can Best Structure Its Market to Attract Investors. Conclusion.
Author
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Jennifer A. Manner
is a recognized visionary and strategic leader in domestic and international telecommunications, spectrum, and space policy and regulation. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and International Strategy at AST & Science, LLC, where she oversees the company’s regulatory and policy initiatives.
With extensive experience in the industry, Jennifer has held senior roles at prominent technology firms including EchoStar, Skyterra (now Ligado), and MCI WorldCom (now Verizon). Her government service includes key positions such as Senior Advisor for Space and Satellite Policy at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and senior roles at the Federal Communications Commission including Deputy Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Deputy Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology, and Senior Counsel to Commissioner Abernathy.
In addition to her industry and government leadership, Jennifer actively participates in trade associations, international organizations, and government advisory bodies. She is a prolific author of books and articles on telecommunications, including her upcoming book Spectrum Wars: The New Hope for Connectivity (Artech House, Fall 2025). She is also a filmmaker; her latest documentary, When Wire Was King: The Transformation of Telecommunications, is available on PBS and multiple streaming platforms.
Jennifer’s expertise spans domestic and international telecommunications, market access, and spectrum policy. She has a demonstrated track record of resolving complex regulatory and policy challenges and has been instrumental in fostering regulatory frameworks to enable the adoption of next-generation terrestrial and satellite technologies, including non-geostationary satellite systems and non-terrestrial networks.