Should a government choose to reappraise the market structure at the time of renewal, the priorities should be to maintain service for consumers and ensure network investments are not stranded. Governments should not discriminate in favour of, or against, new market entrants, but establish a level playing field.
New licences should be granted for 15 to 20 years, at least, to give investors adequate time to realise a reasonable return on their investment.
Renewed mobile licences should be technology and service neutral.