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Pricing radio frequency spectrum in South Africa

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Purpose - The wireless revolution of the last decade has fuelled unprecedented demand for access to radio frequency spectrum in South Africa. For the first time, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa faces the daunting task of pricing radio frequency spectrum in a transparent and quantitative manner, while allocating the asset within the framework of black economic empowerment. Design/methodology/approach - The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how real options analysis may be applied to achieve the goal of right pricing of radio frequency spectrum. This paper aims to combine theoretical insights with an empirical case study. Findings - Results suggest that the primary price of a licence will vary according to the profit an entity expects to realize, rather than the licence having one fair value price. Originality/value - Although such a conclusion may be counter‐intuitive to normal business practice, it is particularly relevant in the South African milieu of empowerment and economic participation by all.

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  • Claudine Neethling, 2009. "Pricing radio frequency spectrum in South Africa," Journal of Advances in Management Research, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 6(2), pages 172-187, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jamrpp:v:6:y:2009:i:2:p:172-187
    DOI: 10.1108/09727980911007190
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