This paper argues that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has outlived the economic and technological conditions that justified its creation. The monopolistic telephone and spectrumscarcity environments of 1934 have been replaced by dynamic, intermodal competition across broadband,...

Context: In Switzerland, about two-thirds of young people start dual vocational education and training (VET) at around 15 years of age. Research shows that they are challenged in many ways during this phase of their lives and are therefore particularly vulnerable. Thus, supporting the transition...

This study aims to assess the perceived quality of telecommunication services in Portugal and examine how governance practices influence organizational performance, addressing the lack of empirical evidence on service quality gaps in the Portuguese telecommunications sector. Specifically, it...

Smart government uses smartphones to provide services to beneficiaries. Organizations face huge obstacles in their attempts to create an efficient methodology for smart government transformation because of the need for successful strategies. Enterprise resource planning and cloud computing are...

Purpose: This study examines the role of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in warehouse inventory management, with a specific focus on Malaysia's national telecommunication and digital infrastructure provider. It identifies key challenges, operational efficiencies, and strategic implementation...

Die Studie analysiert die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung europäischer Telekommunikationsunternehmen. Die Berichterstattung ist nicht nur ein Instrument der Transparenz, sondern auch in weiten Teilen eine rechtliche Verpflichtung, die durch...

This factsheet provides a snapshot of Public Open Data projects funded under the CEF Telecom Programme (2014-2020) and the sectors or fields in which each project was developed, showcasing some projects and their impact. Additionally, this factsheet aims to portray how Digital Europe Programme...

Submarine cables enable international connectivity and are essential for high- speed internet access. This paper examines their impact on internet access price, focusing on price reductions driven by cost savings and competition intensity. Using a dataset of submarine cable capacity and internet...

This research examines the impact of customer engagement on the speed of innovation in the Telecom sector in Jordan, focusing on the mediating roles of employee creativity and innovation capability. The study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data...

The present report provides anonymised and aggregated information about major telecom security incidents which occurred during 2024. Incident reporting is an important enabler of cybersecurity supervision and a support tool for policymaking at the national and EU levels. In the EU, telecom...

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the tax burden on the mobile telecommunications sector across twenty-nine African countries, encompassing both general taxation and sector-specific levies. To conduct this assessment, we develop a model of a representative mobile network operator,...

AxisTelecom is a Dutch supplier of covers and other accessories for almost all smartphones and tablets, operating since 2006. Axis Telecom was working on expanding its operations within the European Union by developing and improving its digital platform. They were in contact with Indian web and...

AxisTelecom is a Dutch supplier of covers and other accessories for almost all smartphones and tablets, operating since 2006. Axis Telecom was working on expanding its operations within the European Union by developing and improving its digital platform. They were in contact with Indian web and...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a separate Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) in December 2018 to promote more consistent quality and use of economic analysis in its decisions. The agency's reorganization concentrated economists who previously were dispersed across...

For the past decade, U.S. communications policymakers have been debating the need for net-neutrality regulation of "dominant" communications carrier platforms. One of the reasons advanced for regulating these carriers derives from a fear that carriers could reduce competition in the production...

Axon Consulting assesses in this study the costs of mobile telecommunication networks in each of the 30 EU/EEA countries1 . The assessment is based on Axon's Bottom-up Long-Run Incremental Cost (BULRIC) model, developed thanks to the collaboration from National Regulatory Authorities and telecom...

This paper explores the role of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in shaping technological development and regional innovation in Europe's telecommunications sector. Results reveal strong geographic concentration, particularly in Helsinki and Stockholm, which account for one-third of...

This paper examines the effects of the introduction of mobile number portability (MNP) using data from Uruguay. MNP allows customers to switch mobile providers while retaining their phone number, thereby reducing switching costs and potentially enhancing competition. Our analysis reveals that...

Die Studie analysiert die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung europäischer Telekommunikationsunternehmen. Die Berichterstattung ist nicht nur ein Instrument der Transparenz, sondern auch in weiten Teilen eine rechtliche Verpflichtung, die durch...

This factsheet provides a snapshot of Public Open Data projects funded under the CEF Telecom Programme (2014-2020) and the sectors or fields in which each project was developed, showcasing some projects and their impact. Additionally, this factsheet aims to portray how Digital Europe Programme...

Die Erfassung und Berechnung der indirekten Treibhausgasemissionen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette (Scope 3-Emissionen) stellt Telekommunikationsunternehmen in der Praxis der Berichterstattung vor besondere Herausforderungen. Die Studie untersucht, wie TK-Anbieter ihre...

Ethiopia’s telecommunications sector has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2018, moving from a state-controlled monopoly to a more competitive and dynamic market. This shift has been driven by major policy and regulatory reforms, substantial investments in digital infrastructure,...

Research on employee performance in Oman has primarily addressed economic growth and Vision 2040, but the intersection with organizational memory and knowledge withholding is underexplored. This study aims to identify the mediating role of knowledge withholding behaviors on the impact of...

Purpose This study aims to investigate the mediating role of knowledge transfer (KT) in explaining the interdependencies between Knowledge Management Enablers (KMEs) and Innovation Capabilities (ICs) within Egypt's Telecom industry. Design/methodology/approach Using a cross-sectional survey, the...

This study compares the impact of using fixed and mobile broadband services and competition in the telecommunications sector on economic growth and labour productivity across 20 countries in Europe and the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region from 2015 to 2021. Broadband usage is measured...

This editorial is an introduction to the special issue for the International Telecommunications Society 24th Biennial Conference (ITS 2024 Seoul). The conference explored and discussed new policies and strategies for effectively coping with the impending challenge of digital transformation....

This paper investigates the image of telecommunication companies, discusses theoretical aspects, and, using quantitative and qualitative content analysis, examines the image created by specific companies - "Telia", "Tele2", and "Bitė" - in the most popular Lithuanian online portals. This paper...

Innovation is critical for enhancing business products and processes, leading to improved overall performance for firms. Knowledge sharing (KS) plays a crucial role in fostering innovation within firms. Literature has addressed entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and innovation performance (IP) in...

Die Errichtung von Glasfaserinfrastrukturen erfordert von den ausbauenden Unternehmen hohe Investitionen. In jüngster Zeit ist vermehrt zu beobachten, dass in diesem Geschäftsfeld Akteure auftreten, die sich auf den Aufbau und Betrieb der neuen Netze konzentrieren, ohne selbst Dienste an...

Dieser Abschlussbericht fasst die Ergebnisse und die Erkenntnisse aus dem Pilotprojekt zur Kupfer-Glas-Migration Telekom Deutschland zusammen. Er wurde vom Projektteam des WIK erstellt, das das Pilotprojekt im Auftrag des Gigabitforums begleitet hat. Der Abschlussbericht ist das Ergebnis der...

Bereits seit 2018 sind die großen börsennotierten europäischen Telekommunikationsunternehmen zur Erstellung von Nachhaltigkeitsberichten verpflichtet. Die vorliegende Analyse konzentriert sich auf die ökologischen Teile der Nachhaltigkeitsberichte (Geschäftsjahr 2023) von 16 vertikal...

The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of training in multiple functions, communication of strategy, and feedback on performance on competitive advantage while assessing the mediating role of corporate image. A cross-sectional survey design was used in this study. Three hundred and...