Communications

TASC is a market leader in the field of telecom and media consulting, with a rich background in assisting companies in dealing with the challenges of this dynamic sector. Over the last several years we have helped our clients face the intense competition in mobile communications, Pay-TV, international and local telephony, Internet and data. We have also provided support for new market entrants, introduced new communication services for commercial TV channels, assisted the launch of joint ventures and more.
TASC is closely involved in these developments, with particular emphasis on the convergence between the media, telecom and Internet sectors. Our practice includes consultants with a wide-range of experience in telecom and media companies, as well as a strong strategic and economic background.

Our client roster includes leading companies and entities, including mobile operators, fixed-line operators, cable and satellite TV companies, leading media groups, IT service providers and major application and equipment manufacturers.

Selection of assignments of the communications practice includes:
Market entry strategy for MVNO
TASC assisted a leading British communications and media group in examining the feasibility of entering the Israeli market as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator and developed the market entry strategy
Organizational structure change
TASC led the telecom incumbent in Israel through the process of modifying its structure to reflect a shift from a geographical based organization to a functional structure
Business strategy for a transmission Wholesaler
TASC helped a Nigerian transmission wholesaler in developing a long term business strategy suitable for the rapidly growing Nigerian telecom market
Strategy for a comprehensive organizational reform
TASC assisted a broadcasting authority in establishing and implementation of a thorough reform plan, including recommendations as per the digitization of broadcasting and production, organizational structure and financial plan for 5 years
Analysis of strategic alternatives and a business plan
TASC assisted Israel's leading commercial TV concessioner in analyzing its strategic alternatives, in light of recent developments in the Israeli commercial television market, including assistance in preparing its successful bid for a broadcasting permit
Strategic plan for online activity
TASC assisted Israel's leading commercial broadcaster in creating a major online presence
Corporate strategy and business plan
TASC developed a 5-year strategic plan for one of Israel's top newspaper groups, comprising of national and local newspapers, as well as printing activity; the strategy included operational, organizational and financial considerations
Group strategy and fields of activity
TASC advised the Israeli telecom incumbent on a new group structure and strategy, in terms of fields of activity, technological developments, regulation, competition and organizational structure
Corporate strategy in a saturated competitive market
TASC developed a comprehensive strategy for a leading telecom operator in Israel, based on identifying new growth engines and creating new services which can defend its core activity
Valuation and economic consulting in the buy-out of the Israeli telecom incumbent
TASC advised a Joint Venture of private equity firms in the acquisition of the Israeli telecom incumbent, including economic analysis and valuation. The consortium submitted the winning bid
Economic analysis of moving manufacturing to China
TASC assisted a major international equipment vendor in analyzing the financial and strategic implications of moving its manufacturing activity to China under various operational models
Feasibility study for laying Israel's second international fiber optic cable
TASC conducted an economic feasibility study for laying a submarine cable outbound from Israel, which will result in a major competitive advantage and significant cost savings in the long term
Sale of Israel's leading internet portal
TASC assisted the major shareholders in selling their stake in a leading internet portal with all its online activity, including contacting potential buyers and handling negotiations
Creation of an innovative tender for radio advertising
TASC assisted a major broadcaster in Israel in publishing a radio advertising tender, including economic analysis of all commercial and legal aspects
Formulating a cost-based interconnect model
TASC created a LRIC cost-based model for one of Israel's top cellular players in response to the Ministry of Communications' initiative to reduce interconnect tariffs in Israel
Feasibility study for acquiring the 4th cellular operator in Israel
TASC assisted a leading cellular operator in evaluating the benefits of acquiring the 4th cellular player in Israel, including technological, economic and anti-trust considerations
Marketing and operational plan for ADSL services
TASC advised the Israeli telecom incumbent on developing a marketing plan that would assist in increasing both take up rates of ADSL services and the average revenue per user (ARPU)
Examination of business opportunities in Wireless LANs and Home Networks
TASC examined the business opportunities that exist in the wireless LANs and home networks fields in Israel for the incumbent, while surveying the company’s abilities and analyzing different business models
Definition of a technology migration path and 3.5G business plan
TASC assisted a leading Israeli cellular operator in determining the most suitable technological migration path from a CDMA network to a 3.5G HSPA network
Strategy of FMC activity
TASC formed a business strategy for a leading Israeli cellular operator regarding Fixed Mobile Convergence activities
Review of an investment attractiveness in a WiMAX network
TASC examined the feasibility of an investment in a WiMAX network in Greece for a major Israeli investment group
Strategy for activity in the field of IPTV
TASC assisted Israel's incumbent and leading telco in planning the group’s business activity in regard to IPTV. The project demanded examination of the IPTV field in international markets, the company's current and future abilities, regulatory aspects and interactions between the company and its PayTV subsidiary
Development of media and content strategy
TASC formed a complete media and content strategy for a satellite TV player, targeted at creating content-based growth in new media and a differentiation value proposition
Marketing strategy for new WebTV broadcasting
TASC developed a marketing strategy for the launch of WebTV offering as a new field of activity for a leading ISP
Three year regulatory strategy
TASC advised a European National Regulatory Authority for Communications in preparing a strategic regulatory framework for the Romanian electronic communications market for 2007-2010
Deregulation of the cellular telephony market in Israel
TASC advised the Israeli Ministry of Communications (MoC) on how to introduce competition into the mobile telephony market. Introduction of the second operator (Cellcom) and other changes introduced at the same time formed the basis for turning Israel into one of the world’s most advanced cellular markets
Deregulation of the international telephony sector in Israel
TASC developed guidelines for the Ministry of Communications (MoC) on how to introduce competition to the international telephony market and assisted in drafting the tender documents
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