| NOTAS: | "The digital society places citizens at the center of a complex communications infrastructure that works as an access platform to hyper connectivity. The ongoing social revolution, based on the enormous flow of data, unrestricted mobility and permanent connectivity, will be further deepened by the new wave of technological transformation made possible by 5G. While the implementation of 5G represents a new static stage of standardized technological advancement, value generation will only gradually unfold over the coming years, with different industrial sectors slowly jumping into this technological wagon whenever they feel they can benefit from its new capabilities. In Portugal, the upcoming spectrum auction in early 2021 will be critical to the development of the 5G network that will support the Portuguese digital society. Notwithstanding, the existing auction rules call into question the feasibility of the deployment targets set by the government. Roland Berger has thus identified a set of critical requirements for the 5G spectrum auction structure to ensure the success of the digital society in Portugal:
-Recognize the focal role of telecom operators in the digital society;
-Consider that the level of investment needed in the deployment of 5G relies primarily on operators;
-Maintain and promote the competitive fairness of the Portuguese telecom market;
-Guarantee non-discriminatory access to potential new entrants;
-Ensure the sustainable economic development of Portugal." |
