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effects and compatibility between networks. Network effects are measured by the dependence of consumer willingness to pay on … the installed base of subscribers. Compatibility is measured by the relative extent of cross- and own-network effects. I … network effects and - despite full interconnection of the mobile telephone networks - low compatibility. I also show that …
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This paper provides empirical evidence on the extent of network effects and compatibility between networks in mobile … willingness to pay on the installed base of subscribers. Compatibility is measured by the relative extent of cross- and own … telephone networks, low compatibility. We show also that ignoring network effects in empirical models of emerging network …
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The objective of this article is to analyze the degree of network effects in the mobile telecommunications market in Colombia, and identify other determinants of consumer choice based on a survey of uses and habits carried out by the National Consulting Center for the Commission of Regulation of...
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Investigating the link between ISO 9000 standards and bilateral exports, this paper contributes to the literature on standardization and international trade. A debate exists as to how ISO 9000 impacts trade. First, it has been argued that ISO 9000 is a “common language” that lowers...
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the economic significance of the externalities and the compatibility of networks. The identifying assumption that drives …
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Mobile telecommunications markets have been studied primarily from the perspectives of mobile telecom operators, market organization and regulators. However, there have been few studies from the perspective of the private consumer, which is the object of this research. This paper is part of an...
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Turkish consumer survey data is used to analyze the main factors that affect consumers' choice of different mobile telecommunications networks. The analysis shows that consumers' choice is significantly affected by the choices of other consumers with whom the consumer is more likely to interact....
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This paper demonstrates how stated-preference methods can be applied to modeling consumers' preferences in the field of mobile telecommunications, and to measuring and the valuation of network effects. We illustrate this with a case study of mobile phone operators in Poland. We utilize the...
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changing operator by ensuring service and platform compatibility and reducing tariff complexity. In light of our results we …
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This paper studies the effects of infrastructure sharing agreements on telecommunications markets. Using a model with an investment stage where firms compete" 'a la Cournot", I find that, infrastructure sharing agreements increase investment at industry level. Indeed, the sharing of...
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