Análisis de la aplicación de la regulación sobre el acceso y uso compartido de infraestructura física en la prestación de servicios de telecomunicaciones en el Ecuador

Abstract

This study analyzes the different types of telecommunications physical infrastructure sharing and the benefits that this practice brings to both operators and users. Infrastructure sharing is a measure that, if properly applied, allows to create an environment of healthy competition between telecom operators in any country, avoiding any kind of monopoly in the telecommunications sector. Similarly, Resolutions issued by regulators in telecommunications in the country are analyzed, these were issued to establish a fair and effective regulatory framework at the time of permitting or denying access and shared use of telecommunications infrastructure between different companies in this strategic sector. One case of infrastructure sharing among operators of Advanced Mobile Service in the country, and the actions taken by the regulatory body to resolve that case are also discussed. Finally proposals are developed in order to make the process of telecommunications infrastructure sharing be fair and transparent; these proposals are aimed at both businesses and the regulatory body for telecommunications in the country.