Abstract
In Europe and the US demand for Internet access is growing rapidly. Recent data provide evidence that the gap between these regions is once again increasing. Controlling for selected structural and corporate strategic factors, this paper examines the effects of public policies towards traditional communications infrastructures on Internet access. We analyze the nexus between these variables at a qualitative and quantitative level. Based on a pooled set of data, our empirical results indicate a significant influence of policies affecting market entry and the pricing of services on Internet access. Thus, contrary to the view of the Internet as a regulation-free space, important direct and indirect effects originate from regulatory policy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 117-137 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Telematics and Informatics |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2002 |
Event | Regulating the Internet: EU and US perspectives - Seattle, WA, United States Duration: Apr 27 2000 → Apr 29 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering