Commission issues RFPs on new telecommunications regime
Published11 Sep 2001
The Commerce Commission has issued four requests for proposals (RFP) seeking responses from industry experts to assist with its new functions under the proposed telecommunications regime.
The RFPs will aid the Commission in preparing Practice Notes on aspects of the new Telecommunications regime which is currently before a Parliamentary select committee. Practice Notes are published by the Commission for the guidance of the business community and its advisors.
The RFP's have been issued on the following:
The application of a Total Service Long Run Incremental Cost (TSLRIC) pricing methodology
The conducting of an international benchmarking review of interconnection and retail-minus prices against comparable regimes
The verification and allocation of Telecommunications Service Obligations (TSO) costs
A review of the wholesale (retail-minus) pricing regime
The date for the submission of proposals is 5 October 2001.
Background explanation
TSLRIC pricing methodology
TSLRIC is a forward-looking cost based on methodology that may be used by the Commission when conducting pricing review determinations.
TSO costs
Under Part three of the Telecommunications Bill the Commission is required to determine the cost incurred for the supply of declared TSO instruments and the allocation payable by all liable persons.
Wholesale (retail-minus) pricing regime
Access seekers may apply to the Commission for a price determination on services or bundled services that are not price-capped.
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