Mobile networks are a key component of the global ICT sector and have become the primary means by which most of the world’s population accesses information. Growth and innovation among – and enabled by – mobile networks requires forward-looking policies, clear regulatory approaches, and access to scarce resources. TMG has decades of experience advising public and private-sector stakeholders on issues spanning the entirety of the mobile sector.
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Mobile
Digital Services
Innovation in the IT and ICT sector has led to the rise of new services only possible through expanded Internet access. A digital economy including Internet-enabled video, communications, and collaboration tools, as well as mobile money, e-commerce and more continues to challenge the status quo and requires new business and regulatory approaches. TMG’s experts understand the ongoing development of the digital economy and how it is shaped by policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
Emerging Technologies
The ICT and IT sector is in a state of constant evolution, developing and leveraging new technologies to enable innovative services and more efficient resource usage. Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networks have the potential to enable significant transformation across the global economy. While such new technologies become widely accepted, the next group of emerging technologies is already preparing to bring about a new cycle of change. TMG is equipped to advise private and public-sector clients on technology developments and the impact of legal and regulatory frameworks.
Space & Satellite
Satellite technologies are evolving to enable significantly increased capabilities to deliver broadband Internet service across the planet. Massive non-geostationary orbit constellations and high-throughput satellites are expanding Internet access options in unserved and underserved areas, making global broadband connectivity a reality. TMG has significant expertise understanding key issues facing the satellite sector and advising stakeholders on important developments and strategies.
Data Protection & Cybersecurity
With an increasing amount of communication and transactions carried out online, data protection is a crucial issue for companies, regulators, and policymakers. Countries around the world are in the process of developing or revising data protection frameworks to fit an increasingly connected society. TMG’s experts constantly monitor and analyze data protection developments in order to identify best practices and to advise companies on compliance requirements.
Spectrum
As a key enabler of communications worldwide, access to radiofrequency spectrum is critical for the development and growth of services including mobile and satellite. Governments and regulators with forward-looking approaches to spectrum management and licensing enable development and innovation in the delivery of wireless services, and international coordination on spectrum matters informs global service usage and economies of scale. TMG has decades of experience advising governments, regulators, operators, vendors, and international organizations on key spectrum issues.
Government Assistance
Government policies and legal frameworks create the foundation for development, operation, and innovation in the ICT and IT sector. Policymakers and regulators around the world rely upon TMG’s advice, experience developing and revising key instruments, and global benchmarks to identify and meet national goals and to shape international discussions.
Multilateral Organizations
International and regional organizations provide important forums for reaching international consensus, sharing research, and considering trends in the ICT and IT sector. In addition to reviewing and analyzing relevant publications and activities of a range of multilateral organizations, TMG actively participates in the work of organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL) and has developed important resources for the World Bank, among others.