Mobile termination rates (MTRs) have been an important issue for regulators and operators in the telecommunications industry. Most regulators, especially the European Commission (EC), have tried to cut MTRs using cost-based regulation in the belief of improving social welfare and encouraging an...

To move towards an information society is a political goal of governments around the world. To achieve this goal, high-capacity broadband networks are regarded as fundamental infrastructure. An increase in broadband growth in a country results in increased opportunities for its people to...

Recognition of the growing importance of broadband to the public presents challenges for policy-makers in introducing efficient strategies, not only to serve the increasing demand for broadband among people in society but also to increase their economic contribution both in the short run and in...

This study was commissioned by DG Connect, Unit F4, Digital Economy and Skills, and Unit B4, Radio Spectrum Policy Unit, and was conducted during 2017, analysing material from surveys with national regulatory authorities (NRAs), technical standards and relevant literature. The objectives of the...