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Interaction of spectrum auctions and mobile market competition: Review of theory and evidence from European 4G auctions

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  • Daniel Ershov

    (UCL - University College London [UCL])

  • David J. Salant

    (TSE-R - Toulouse School of Economics - UT Capitole - Université Toulouse Capitole - Comue de Toulouse - Communauté d'universités et établissements de Toulouse - EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement)

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This paper examines the effects of ex ante market structure on spectrum auctions and their impact on mobile market outcomes. We review the relevant theory and provide a simple analytic framework suggesting that larger incumbents acquire more spectrum in auctions to disadvantage smaller competitors. Using novel data on European 4G spectrum auctions, we present suggestive evidence of this effect for low-band (

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  • Daniel Ershov & David J. Salant, 2026. "Interaction of spectrum auctions and mobile market competition: Review of theory and evidence from European 4G auctions," Post-Print hal-05801472, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05801472
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijindorg.2026.103287
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