The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the
Kingdom of Bahrain recently announced the release of an independent report that presents
estimates of the change in consumers’ valuation of mobile and fixed broadband
services between 2008 and 2014.
“Measurement of consumer surplus is essential for
telecommunications regulators in this sector around the world, as they mainly
aim to design and implement regulatory policies that increase consumer saving
while promoting investment in new and innovative telecommunications services,” TRA General Director Mohamed Bubashait said.
The report, entitled “Consumer Surplus and the Impact of
Competition for Telecommunications Services in Bahrain,” was prepared by expert
economic consultancy Berkley Research Group (BRG). The study supports the
finding that consumers of mobile and fixed broadband services were better off
in 2014 than they were in 2008. This showcases the effectiveness of the kingdom’s
policies and regulatory actions to stimulate competition in the sector.
“We are continuing to implement regulatory measures that
promote effective competition in the telecommunications sector and we will
endeavor to achieve TRA’s vision of creating a communications environment that
enriches the social and commercial fabric of the kingdom, and transform Bahrain
into a hub for local and foreign investment,” Bubashait said.
