PROJECTS
Telstra Duct Access Expert Witness, Australia
The problem
Telstra Corporation Limited (Telstra) owns the Australian copper network. It faced arbitration proceedings before the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) because of alleged overcharging for access to its telecommunications ducts. A competitor using Telstra’s ducts argued that the access charges amounted to anti-competitive conduct.
How we helped
We prepared an independent expert report that assessed the reasonableness of Telstra’s methodology for pricing its wholesale duct access product. After analyzing the effect of Telstra’s and alternative methodologies on competition, we concluded that Telstra’s approach to calculating the cost of the duct network is appropriate.
Impact
The ACCC agreed with Castalia’s analysis, and concluded that Telstra’s contract to provide telecommunications duct access was reasonable and should remain in force.
How can we help you?
How can we help you?
WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America
SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia
AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
Sinclair House, 3 Glenside Crescent
New Zealand
WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand
PARIS
+33 (0)1 85 64 10 22
3B Rue Taylor
France
BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-121
Colombia
Thinking for a better world.
WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America
SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia
AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
74D France Street, Newton South
New Zealand
WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand
PARIS
+33 (1) 73 44 26 97
6 Rue Duret
France
BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-127
Colombia
Thinking for a better world.