Policy, Regulatory and Expert Testimony

Independent advice at the intersection of regulation, technology, valuation and market evolution

Telecommunications and connectivity markets are shaped by regulation - across spectrum, infrastructure, competition and public policy. We help clients navigate these environments with clear, defensible analysis. Our expertise covers:

Regulatory and Policy Advisory
- Spectrum policy and allocations frameworks
- Licensing models across mobile, fiber, and satellite networks
- Regulatory strategy and market positioning
- Impact assessment of policy and regulatory decision
Financial and Market Analysis
- Competition and market structure analysis
- Benchmarking of investment and performance
- Economic impact of regulatory interventions
- Cost and pricing analysis (including wholesale, roaming and interconnection).
Public Funding and Broadband Policy
- Design and evaluation of broadband funding programs
- Economic assessment of rural and remote deployment
- Development and validation of funding applications
- Benchmarking and performance evaluation
Expert Testimony and Litigations
- Independent ex[ert reports for regulatory proceedings and litigation
- Support in arbitration and dispute resolution
- Analysis of regulatory compliance and economic impacts
- Evidence related to roaming, access, spectrum valuation and infrastructure

Supporting Decisions Where Policy and Markets Intersect

Telecommunications and connectivity markets are shaped by regulation - across spectrum, infrastructure, competition and public policy. As networks evolve to include fiber expansion, satellite systems, the evolution of mobile to 6G and new models such as Direct-to-Device (D2D), regulatory frameworks are becoming more complex and more consequential. Independent analysis and advice are critical to ensure continued success and sustainability.

Details on our areas of expertise and experience are provided below.

Satellite and NTN Regulatory Frameworks

The emergence of LEO satellite constellations and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) is reshaping regulatory approaches to connectivity.

Conventional internet access markets are being challenged by satellite operators in rural markets, while consumer interest in urban areas appears to be an opportunity.

New services—particularly Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and the evolution of Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) use cases — are raising complex questions related to spectrum use, licensing, and cross-border coordination.

LYA provides expert advice on:

Regulatory frameworks for satellite and NTN services
Use of terrestrial spectrum for satellite-based services (including D2D)
Evolution of MSS frameworks
Spectrum sharing and coexistence between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
International coordination and regulatory alignment

We help clients understand how evolving frameworks affect market access, competition, and long-term investment viability.

Spectrum and Industry Structure

Spectrum and infrastructure policy play a central role in shaping the development of connectivity markets—affecting investment, competition, and the pace of network deployment.

LYA provides independent advice on the design, evaluation, and impact of policy frameworks governing spectrum and telecommunications infrastructure across mobile, fiber, and satellite networks.

Our work includes:

Spectrum allocation and licensing frameworks
Spectrum pricing and reserve price setting
Policies supporting efficient spectrum use, including sharing and refarming
Infrastructure policy related to fiber deployment, wireless siting, and network expansion
Impact assessment of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, including satellite and NTN
Benchmarking of performance, pricing, and investment levels
Analysis of consolidation, entry, and emerging competitive models

Our approach combines regulatory expertise, economic analysis, and sector knowledge to provide clear, practical, and forward-looking insights.

We help ensure that policy decisions support:

efficient use of spectrum and infrastructure
sustainable investment in next-generation networks
competitive and well-functioning markets

Roaming, Interconnection and Network Access

Access to networks—through roaming, interconnection, and wholesale arrangements—is central to competition, service delivery, and market development.

LYA provides independent analysis and advisory on the economic, technical, and regulatory aspects of network access across mobile, fixed, and satellite environments.

Our work includes:

National and international roaming frameworks
Interconnection agreements and cost structures
Wholesale access models, including MVNO and infrastructure access
Pricing and cost methodologies
Evaluation of access obligations and regulatory compliance

We support clients in:

Regulatory proceedings and policy consultations
Commercial negotiations and dispute resolution
Assessment of access terms and competitive impact
Expert testimony in litigation and arbitration

Our approach combines sector expertise with rigorous economic and technical analysis to provide clear, defensible positions on complex access and pricing issues.

Financial Analysis and Network Costing

Robust financial analysis and network cost modeling are essential to understanding investment viability, pricing, and regulatory outcomes across the connectivity ecosystem.

LYA provides independent, analytically grounded assessments of the costs and economics of mobile, fiber, and satellite networks.

Our work includes:

Development and review of network cost models
CAPEX and OPEX analysis across different technologies and deployment scenarios
Cost benchmarking across operators, markets, and technologies
Financial modeling of network investments and infrastructure deployment
Evaluation of cost-based pricing methodologies

We support clients in:

Regulatory proceedings involving pricing, cost recovery, and access obligations
Development and validation of business plans and investment cases
Assessment of broadband funding requirements and program design
Disputes related to costs, pricing, and economic impacts

Our approach integrates technical network understanding with financial and economic analysis to deliver transparent, defensible insights into costs, pricing, and investment trade-offs.

Independent Analysis for Arbitrations and Litigations

LYA provides independent, expert analysis in the context of arbitration, litigation, and regulatory disputes.

Our work supports legal teams, operators, and other stakeholders in matters where technical, economic, and regulatory issues are central to the outcome.

We are engaged to:

Prepare independent expert reports
Assess complex technical and economic evidence
Evaluate regulatory frameworks and compliance
Quantify financial impacts and damages
Provide rebuttal analysis and critique opposing expert positions

Our experience covers disputes related to:

Spectrum valuation and allocation
Roaming, interconnection, and network access
Broadband funding and infrastructure deployment
Wholesale access and pricing frameworks
Regulatory obligations and market conduct

We approach each mandate with:

Independence and objectivity
Rigorous, transparent analytical methods
Clear and well-supported conclusions

Our analysis is designed to be robust, defensible, and able to withstand scrutiny in arbitration and court proceedings.

Need independent regulatory or expert support for litigation?

We provide clear, defensible analysis for complex and high-stakes situations.