<b>The first-ever
efficiency benchmark with a peer group solely consisting of network sharing
joint ventures (see footnote) is now concluded. Even if there are differences
in between the individual JVs, the collective results are truly impressive.</b>

<b>”It is not just
the established cost and productivity levels that are elevated compared to the
regular mobile operator”, says Fredrik Jungermann at <i>tefficient</i>. ”Also network quality reaches beyond what mobile
operators have been able to achieve – even though traffic load is higher.”</b>

The
achievements underline the necessity for network sharing JVs to continue benchmark
themselves to their likes – other JVs – to improve further. Participating JVs
can now, through the benchmark and the accompanying analysis, raise efficiency
levels one notch further – to the benefit of themselves, owners and end-users.

Thanks
to the very positive feedback from participating JVs – and from their owners – <i>tefficient</i> will renew the benchmark on
an annual basis. The first JVs have already confirmed their participation. Next round will start in March
2014.

The 2013 benchmark covered all business aspects: OPEX, CAPEX, productivity, network
quality and traffic levels. In total, there were 129 KPIs in the benchmark.

<i>Footnote. In countries where it is possible to share mobile networks –
e.g. the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Australia – operators can form network
sharing JVs to build and operate common radio network assets. Since investments
and operational cost can be shared between the owners, the JV improves the
efficiency compared to if every operator would build and operate a network of
its own. The benchmark shows that network sharing JVs have been able to deliver
significant additional savings to
owners attributable to a stricter focus and to a higher degree of freedom in
selecting operation models e.g. when it comes to outsourcing.</i>

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