The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has unveiled a detailed position and consultation paper regarding the final access determinations for three key voice interconnection services: the mobile terminating access service, the fixed terminating access service, and the fixed originating access service.
In this comprehensive document, the ACCC outlines its approach for developing a cost model, which will play a crucial role in shaping its decisions on pricing terms for these access services. Additionally, the commission has expressed its intention to maintain the current non-price terms and conditions in the access determinations.
Importantly, the paper also invites stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed cost model specifications. The ACCC has partnered with the renowned consulting firm, Analysys Mason, to design the model. Analysys Mason has already prepared a draft paper that outlines the proposed framework for the model's specifications.
As part of its ongoing consultation process, the ACCC is calling for submissions in response to both the position and consultation paper, as well as the draft model specification paper. The deadline for submissions is set for 5 p.m. (AEST) on Friday, May 9, 2025. These documents are now available for review on the ACCC website.
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