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Access regulation and the transition from copper to fiber networks in telecoms

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  • Marc Bourreau
  • Carlo Cambini
  • Pınar Doğan

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In this paper we study the impact of different forms of access obligations on firms’ incentives to migrate from the legacy copper network to ultra-fast broadband infrastructures. We analyse three different kinds of regulatory interventions: geographical regulation of access to copper networks - where access prices are differentiated depending on whether or not an alternative fiber network has been deployed; access obligations on fiber networks and its interplay with wholesale copper prices; and, finally, a mandatory switch-off of the legacy copper network - to foster the transition to the higher quality fiber networks. Trading-o¤ the different static and dynamic goals, the paper provides guidelines and suggestions for policy makers’ decisions.

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  • Marc Bourreau & Carlo Cambini & Pınar Doğan, 2013. "Access regulation and the transition from copper to fiber networks in telecoms," RSCAS Working Papers 2013/52, European University Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:rsc:rsceui:2013/52
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    JEL classification:

    • L96 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Telecommunications
    • L51 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy - - - Economics of Regulation

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