The regulation of interconnection in Rwanda.
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2012-10-16
Authors
Nkurunziza, Alex.
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The aim of this research is to explore the regulation of interconnection in Rwanda by
investigating whether the current interconnection regime has ensured fair and reasonable
interconnection rates that can enhance efficiency and effective competition. A qualitative
research approach was used and the data were collected using semi-structured interviews and
documentary analysis. The findings reveal that although RURA adopted a cost-based
interconnection approach to ensure a fair and reasonable interconnection rate, its poor
implementation resulted in an inefficient level of fixed and mobile interconnection rates. The
study found an inconsistent application of the regime by incumbents, lack of sufficient
regulatory capacity and lack of clear and comprehensive policy instruments. More recently,
RURA is making efforts towards adopting a new regime to address the current
interconnection rate issues in Rwanda. This study demonstrates that the current
interconnection rate regime requires extensive rethinking about appropriate costing models
and regulatory capacity, in order to enhance market efficiency and promote effective
competition.
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Interconnection, Rwanda, Telecommunication policy, Rates, Competition