Im Rahmen des vorliegenden Diskussionsbeitrags wird die Angebots- und Wettbewerbsentwicklung auf dem deutschen Festnetzmarkt im Zeitraum 2017 bis 2020 analysiert. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Untersuchung der Preisentwicklung von Double-Play-Tarifen (Internet + Telefon) für private Endnutzer in...

Derzeit wird weltweit die fünfte Mobilfunkgeneration (5G) von den Mobilfunknetzbetreibern eingeführt. Parallel dazu haben die Arbeiten an der sechsten Mobilfunkgeneration (6G) begonnen. Beide Mobilfunkgenerationen zeichnen sich dadurch aus, dass sie Entwicklungen wie Software Designed Networks...

Das Telekommunikationsmodernisierungsgesetz führt ab dem 1. Dezember 2021 mit § 72 Telekommunikationsgesetz ein "Glasfaserbereitstellungsentgelt" für gebäudeinterne Netze befristet ein. Die neue Vorschrift wird erläutert. Sie sollte in eine Richtung weiterentwickelt werden, die Interessen...

This policy brief explores the implications of Open RAN concept and its technical and political developments in the mobile network industry. Open RAN is not necessarily a new technology in itself, but represents a combination of existing technologies, e.g. virtualisation, AI, commercial...

This study evaluates the impact of competition on quality, innovation and price in Europe's mobile communications market during the 4G era (2011-18). Our results indicate that European mobile users in more concentrated markets benefitted the most from higher network quality, particularly with...

Dänemark schneidet im internationalen Vergleich der Digitalisierung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft gut ab. Allerdings stehen neue Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen bevor. Zielsetzung der Öffentlichen Hand ist, dass Dänemark seine Führungsrolle in der digitalen Kommunikation in den...

To address the demand for 5G ultra-high transmission rate and high connection density and to provide high quality service in the area, the future mobile telecommunications network will consist of an overlay of millimeter wave capable small cells, marking a strong need for private leased line...

Communication market structures and their effect on delivering efficient and inclusive connectivity is of key interest to policy makers and regulators. This report discusses emerging competition trends in OECD broadband markets that are shaping market structures, covering both fixed and mobile...

The current development of fifth generation of mobile communications technology, known as 5G, has triggered intense discussions about proper spectrum assignment procedures to accommodate 5G spectrum needs (LStelcom et al., 2017). In particular, spectrum scarcity and lengthy processes to remove...

Telecommunications and ICT sector in general is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the world. The state and level of the technological development of ICT infrastructure plays a very important and critical role in the growth and development of contemporary economies. Countries who do not...

We study the dual relationship between market structure and prices and between market structure and investment in mobile telecommunications. Using a uniquely constructed panel of mobile operators’ prices and accounting information across 33 OECD countries between 2002 and 2014, we document...

Developing countries apply numerous sector-specific taxes to telecommunications, whose buoyant revenues and formal enterprises provide a convenient 'tax handle'. This paper explores whether there is an economic rationale for sector-specific taxes on telecommunications and, if so, what form they...

We study the dual relationship between market structure and prices and between market structure and investment in mobile telecommunications. Using a uniquely constructed panel of mobile operators' prices and accounting information across 33 OECD countries between 2002 and 2014, we document that...

1. Introduction -- Part I. The Regional, Economic, and Geopolitical Perspectives -- 2. Market Entry Strategies of Huawei in Germany and the Russian Federation from a Network Theory Perspective -- 3. Huawei’s Growth Strategies and Challenges in Russia -- 4. Crouching Tiger in a Transition...

1. Introduction: the long wave of Telecoms markets liberalisation and regulation -- 2. Introduction: the long wave of Telecoms markets liberalisation and regulation -- 3. Promotion of Investment and Technological Innovation -- 4. Promotion of Investment and Technological Innovation -- 5....

This book provides a critical comprehensive summary of the coevolution of telecom markets, rules and public institutions over the last 25 years, focusing on the challenges that regulators and policy makers have been facing. Even if the perspective of the book is European (as the EU regulatory...

Die Bundesregierung hat vor Kurzem eine "Digitale Agenda" vorgelegt. Intelligente Hard- und Software und die Verknüpfung immer größerer Datensätze bieten erhebliche ökonomische Potenziale und bilden die Basis für Innovationen. Allerdings müssen hierfür auch die technischen...

The new smartphone era is challenging the leading position the European Union (EU) has been occupying in the mobile economy, falling behind other economies such as the United States and some countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The EU acknowledges the fragmented structure of the electronic...

Regulation of traditional narrow- and broadband networks remains a key issue in telecommunication policies. Due to the vertical structure of telecommunication markets and to promote investment, regulatory policies in many European Member States focus on wholesale obligations (so-called remedies)...

In this paper we explore the impact of regulation; privatization and competition on the both mobile and fixed phone performance, in terms of service quality (network faults) and tariffs in both fix and mobile telecommunication services, using the technique of tow econometric approaches. A...

In this paper we explore the impact of regulation; privatization and competition on the both mobile and fixed phone performance, in terms of service quality (network faults) and tariffs in both fix and mobile telecommunication services, using the technique of tow econometric approaches. A...

In this paper we explore the impact of regulation; privatization and competition on the both mobile and fixed phone performance, in terms of service quality (network faults) and tariffs in both fix and mobile telecommunication services, using the technique of tow econometric approaches. A...

Telecommunications and ICT sector in general is one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the world. The state and level of the technological development of ICT infrastructure plays a very important and critical role in the growth and development of contemporary economies. Countries who do not...