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Anti-competitive behaviour in spectrum markets: Analysis and response

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The introduction of spectrum trading creates opportunities for operators, singly or jointly, to foreclose entry into downstream markets by accumulating unneeded spectrum holdings. After considering how these issues are treated under administrative methods of spectrum management, the paper examines the degree of substitutability of frequencies with or without regulatory constraints, concluding that the latter are a major source of limitations on substitutability. This may create a case for intervention in the transition to a spectrum market. Alternative forms of intervention are considered, including caps on spectrum holdings or on the acquisition of spectrum at any award.

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  • Cave, Martin, 0. "Anti-competitive behaviour in spectrum markets: Analysis and response," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 34(5-6), pages 251-261, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:34:y::i:5-6:p:251-261
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    1. Cave, Martin & Nicholls, Rob, 2017. "The use of spectrum auctions to attain multiple objectives: Policy implications," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 41(5), pages 367-378.
    2. Grønnevet, Gorm A. & Hansen, Bjørn & Reme, Bjørn-Atle, 2016. "Spectrum policy and competition in mobile data," Information Economics and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 37(C), pages 34-41.
    3. Martin Cave & Adrian Foster, 2010. "Solving Spectrum Gridlock: Reforms to Liberalize Radio Spectrum Management in Canada in the Face of Growing Scarcity," C.D. Howe Institute Commentary, C.D. Howe Institute, issue 303, May.
    4. El-Moghazi, Mohamed & Whalley, Jason & Irvine, James, 2014. "Wireless Access Policy for Electronic Communications Services (WAPECS): Collision between theory and practice," 25th European Regional ITS Conference, Brussels 2014 101380, International Telecommunications Society (ITS).
    5. El-Moghazi, Mohamed & Whalley, Jason & Irvine, James, 2016. "Wireless access policy for electronic communications services (WAPECS): Collision between theory and practice," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 40(8), pages 821-835.
    6. Srinuan, Chalita & Srinuan, Pratompong, 2021. "Determining spectrum caps and service efficiency: A case study of mobile operators in Thailand," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 45(10).

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