Table of Contents Introduction 4 Key Facts Regulatory Climate 7 External Links to Relevant Myanmar Legislation Regulation Key Facts Technical Analysis on Internet Access, Performance, and GSM Security 10 Test Results: Network Openness, Internet Performance, Mobile GSM Security Infrastructure and Access, Observations and Statistics Ground Report on Process and Requirements for Obtaining Mobile Internet Access 16 Summary of Required Steps Purchasing a Smartphone Service Plans Detail: Voice, Text, and Data Activating a SIM Purchasing a Data SIM Pirated Apps Other Notes Smartphone Observations: Cost and Availability 22 Mobile Cost Comparison Public Internet Access Center Snapshot 24 Information About PAC’s Myanmar PAC Public Regulations Conclusion 27 Key Findings Recommendations Appendix I: Detailed Analysis of MTP Network Security 30 Appendix II: Photos Related to Section Technical Analysis 32 Appendix III: Photos Related to Public Access Centers 37 Appendix IV: Observed Mobile Phones 41 Appendix V: Domain Name Registration Application 45 Appendix VI: Observed Mobile Infrastructure 46