Effective competition in European telecommunications: an analysis of recent regulatory developments

Abstract

Shows that some national governments’ policy to promote specific market structures have either proved ineffective (France) or increased entry barriers, likely to raise industry cost (Spain). Argues high‐speed cable modems are the way forward for the future. Concludes, in order to achieve long‐term efficiency, the regulator should promote a mix of infrastructure and service competition to enable viability in the long term.

Citation

Kiessling, T. and Blondeel, Y. (1999), "Effective competition in European telecommunications: an analysis of recent regulatory developments", info, Vol. 1 No. 5, pp. 419-439. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636699910801179