ICT Licensing Reform & Pricing Optimization for CMC Iraq
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE
The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) of Iraq sought consulting support to reassess its ICT licensing frameworks and pricing structures. The goal was to align with international best practices, ensure fair pricing models, and enhance service quality and regulatory compliance. This engagement focused on analyzing the current licensing ecosystem, studying global benchmarks, and recommending a modernized licensing structure that meets Iraq’sevolving ICT landscape.
PROJECT APPROACH
- Comprehensive Review & Benchmarking
- Conducted a detailed review of existing ICT licenses, including pricing models, business needs, and service offerings.
- Studied international best practices and pricing structures to identify gaps and inefficiencies.
- Assessed licensing types and associated fees across wired/wireless communication devices, satellite systems, GPS, and IoT.
- Regulatory & Market Assessment
- Evaluated regional and global best practices to inform a modernized ICT licensing framework.
- Identified market demands and service growth trends to tailor pricing strategies accordingly.
- Framework Development & Policy Recommendations
- Provided recommendations for an enhanced licensing framework ensuring alignment with international standards.
- Drafted new ICT licensing models, addressing service categories such as IoT, GPS, VSAT systems, and satellite communications.
- Conducted stakeholder engagement and workshops to align government priorities with industry requirements.
OUR METHODOLOGY
- License Portfolio Review & Pricing Benchmarking – Conducted a comparative pricing analysis to optimize fair market rates for different ICT service categories.
- International ICT Licensing Model Comparison – Evaluated global best practices to ensure compliance and long-term sustainability of the licensingstructure.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Workshops – Engaged regulators, ICT service providers, and industry experts to align recommendations with sector needs.
- Drafting New Licensing Frameworks – Developed modernized licensing templates and regulatory guidelines to improve transparency and efficiency.
THE RESULTS
- Optimized the ICT licensing pricing structure, ensuring fair market rates across different service categories.
- Updated and streamlined licensing frameworks in line with global best practices, enhancing regulatory compliance and service quality.
- Improved transparency and service offerings for ICT providers, fostering sustainable sector growth.
- Developed framework drafts for IoT, GPS, VSAT systems, satellite communications, and more, tailored to Iraq’s evolving ICT needs.
