Showing 1 - 10 of 249
We analyze the impact of mandatory access on the infrastructure investments of two competing communications networks, and show that for low (high) access charges firms wait (preempt each other). Contrary to previous results, under preemption a higher access charge can delay first investment....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005497926
Regulators have recently shown an increased sensitivity to the issue of price squeezes, especially telecom regulators in European countries. This Paper analyses the relevance and the scope of price squeeze tests as proposed by practitioners and economists, taking the existing regulatory...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005497999
We analyze competition between vertically integrated infrastructure operators that provide access in different …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011083224
regime is not always beneficial to the platforms as it can intensify competition for subscribers. As platforms have a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011083479
This paper questions whether competition can replace sector-specific regulation of mobile telecommunications. We show … negotiations. A light-handed regulatory policy can induce effective competition. Call prices are close to the marginal cost if the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005661431
The purpose of this article is to investigate the prospects for entry into an existing network in the telecommunication industry, and how public policy may promote a more competitive outcome. We apply a model that captures the fact that the incumbent has an installed base of loyal consumers,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005792516
Market definition for antitrust purposes is by now firmly rooted in economic analysis both in the US and the EU, even if the approaches are slightly different. This Paper examines the theoretical basis for the legal definitions and assesses whether the general principles need to be adapted when...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005124009
Due to technological convergence, multiple infrastructures can now offer broadband or triple-play services, while the existing access regulation is based on a single essential network. We show that continued asymmetric access regulation of one network does not control sufficiently for market...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009024485
This paper presents results from a calibrated welfare model of the UK mobile telephony market which includes many mobile networks; calls to and from the fixed network; networkbased price discrimination; and call externalities. The analysis focuses on the short-run effects of adopting lower...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008468563
source of two competition problems: underprovision of calls and permanent disadvantages for small networks. We consider these …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005114399