Telecommunications regulation and deregulation: the impact on bussinesses. Lessons from the U.S. and around the world

Leo, Evan

Publication year:

1997

Publication place:

Donostia-San Sebastián

ISBN:

84-89516-62-6

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Summary

The two classic paradigms of telecommunications regulations - (1) the state-owned model (prevalent throughout Europe and most of the world and (2) the regulated monopoly model (used in the U.S.) - are now being replaced with privatization and deregulation. Consumers have reason to refoice: Privatization and deregulation in the telecommunications industry have brought about numerous benefits to consumers, including lower prizes and greater innovation.