info: Volume 5 Issue 3
Table of contents
Information and communications technology (ICT) agencies: functions, structures, and best operational practices
Robert SchwareA growing number of small states are in the process of establishing ICT agencies to address information society issues of e‐government, e‐infrastructure, e‐industry, e‐learning…
Boosting broadband in Iceland
Lara SrivastavaBroadband networks, enabling high‐speed and always‐on Internet connections, are now seen by many to be critical for economic growth and development, both at the national and…
Market definitions in the new European regulatory framework for electronic communications
Alexandre de StreelThe regulation of electronic communications has been recently reformed in Europe. One striking feature of the review was to base most of the economic regulation – the so‐called…
The option value of the UK 3G Telecom licences: Was too much paid?
Marcello Basili, Fulvio FontiniIn this article the aggregate option value of the UK 3G telecom licences is evaluated. Revenues, capital and opertaing costs of UMTS business are calculated for the period of…
The change in technical and allocative efficiency of local exchange carriers in the United States
Noel D. UriThe issue explored is whether incentive regulation of local exchange carriers in the USA has resulted in an increase in efficiency. After providing an overview of the nature of…
The morning of competition: Nigeria’s NITEL drags its feet with poor customer service
Chuka Onwumechili, Joy Okereke‐ArungwaThis paper reports a study of 286 Nigerians and their perception of the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) customer service. The study became necessary as NITEL, which is…