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Spectrum, Licensing and Market Access

CompassRose International assists companies in entering new markets, securing spectrum and obtaining authority to provide service and to operate communications equipment throughout the world. The firm is a respected strategist and manager of multinational licensing strategies, including identification and management of local counsel in markets worldwide.

CompassRose International has a successful track record in developing and executing strategies for obtaining spectrum allocations through the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and national governments, a prerequisite to licensing in many circumstances. It is also a market leader in identifying and helping shape broadband and Internet policies as they may be applied worldwide, including those influencing security and privacy.

One of the firm’s analytical tools is its “regulatory and policy audit,” by which it analyzes clients’ business plans for policy, regulatory or legal exposure and recommends means for eliminating or mitigating identified risks.  This tool can also be applied to companies preparing for privatization, market change and the introduction of new products.

Public Policy

CompassRose International has a worldwide network of senior government administration, regulatory, trade, commercial, and international organization contacts and works effectively to gain market access and bridge the interests between governments and the private sector.  The firm applies financial, marketing and economic analytical tools to aid clients in determining market entry requirements and is able to identify and negotiate partnerships for client companies. 

CompassRose International works with governments and international organizations to develop policies that help to form a predictable, open international market-place for telecommunications products and services. The firm’s intimate knowledge of policy-making and trade benefits clients by helping them anticipate and influence the development and implementation of telecommunications policies and regulations.  The firm also helps companies formulate multifaceted public policy, regulatory and trade strategies to support market access, licensing and business development goals.  These can be targeted toward one or many markets.

Capitalizing on its presence and experience in Washington, DC and elsewhere, CompassRose helps companies stay abreast of and influence national regulatory and legislative developments that impact business decisions.  The firm is a respected representative of clients before governments and in international regulatory, trade and treaty-making organizations.

In addition, the CompassRose team’s multi-disciplinary skills allow it to function as a complete “Washington office” for clients around the globe.  CompassRose attends meetings, briefing sessions and industry roundtables for its clients, flags issues and represents clients in creating favorable policies and regulations.

Litigation Support

CompassRose International assists companies and their counsel in litigation of telecommunications and communications issues. Specifically, the firm has effectively assisted clients with litigation in policy and regulatory, financial, economic, technical, commercial, and market entry aspects of ICT business. The CompassRose team is comprised of experts drawing on government and industry experience in the telecommunications and information fields, having significant expertise in international as well as U.S. domestic issues. CompassRose has proved an effective source of litigation support services, providing issue analysis, expert reports and expert witness testimony.

Business Development

CompassRose International assists companies in developing business strategies, identifying and analyzing market and partnering opportunities,  executing business plans, addressing management and operational issues and creating effective public and corporate communications programs.  The firm has applied its expertise to helping companies enter new international markets, launch new products and services, or reorganize to meet challenges in the changing regulatory and competitive landscape. We weave together all of the complex pieces necessary for market success--including strategic, financial and organizational planning, market demand and trend analysis, regulatory and negotiation strategies, regulatory due diligence, and identification of appropriate strategic relationships.

Information and Communications for Rural and Developing Markets

A special focus of CompassRose International is telecommunications development. The firm assists governments in creating a climate for development and works with companies and organizations seeking to expand service into rural and developing markets. CompassRose draws on a unique combination of resources, including policy, commercial, technical, investment and analytical expertise; a worldwide network of contacts, including in developing countries; involvement in development programs; and experience working with youth, women, educational institutions, international organizations, government agencies and the private sector.