The business and regulatory landscape for network and service providers is fast-paced and extremely dynamic. Disruptive technologies are an ever-present feature of the landscape, which creates both opportunities and challenges for companies of all types, from the biggest network operators to the latest start-ups. A strong vision and keen strategy are the keys to thriving—and surviving—in this highly competitive industry.

Our team of highly experienced telecommunications lawyers has been providing strategic advice and support to players in this industry for decades. Whether you are a fixed or wireline carrier, reseller, wireless carrier or MVNO, we partner with you to develop a pioneering business model and pursue your business goals. For many of the same reasons, regulatory authorities and governments around the globe call on Dentons to assist in developing regulatory frameworks for the telecommunications sector to promote competition, stimulate innovation and investment and benefit consumers.

Network and service providers, customers, investors, equipment vendors, regulators and governments dealing with the telecommunications sector all leverage our extensive legal, technical and business skills for support in:

• Network interconnection and access arrangements, including network unbundling, co-location, roaming, universal service, net neutrality and wholesale service offerings
• Regulatory licenses and authorizations, mandated services and telecommunications tariffs
• Strategic advice and advocacy in relation to filings and representations to regulators and governments, as well as public policy advocacy
• Network rollout projects involving fiber, wireless, coax, copper and other technologies, as well as network build initiatives involving submarine cable facilities and IRU agreements
• Access to rights-of-way, underground conduits, antenna towers, utility poles and other support structure facilities
• Negotiation of network services agreements, reseller and MVNO arrangements, spectrum leases, service level agreements, government procurements and capacity and strategic sourcing arrangements
• Carrier disputes and regulatory investigations
• Network security, assurance and resilience
• Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic alliances, restructurings, public stock offerings, venture capital and angel investor financings

Together, we’ll develop a strategy for realizing your vision.