| Description |
1 online resource (221 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Foreword; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1. The Theory of Access Pricing; Appendix to Chapter 1; Chapter 2. The Practice of Access Pricing in Telecommunications; Appendix to Chapter 2; Chapter 3. Measurement of the Costs of Access Services; Appendix to Chapter 3; Glossary of Terms; References |
| Summary |
This report addresses an issue which arises in virtually every public utility industry--the regulation of access to essential facilities. The regulation of the terms and conditions under which competing firms have access to essential inputs provided by rivals has become the single biggest issue facing regulators of public utility industries. Development of competition and the success of liberalisation often depend on the access terms and conditions chosen, and public policy interest in getting these terms and conditions right is important. Prepared by the OECD's Competition Committee, this report focuses on the telecommunications industry and seeks to deepen the understanding of access regulation. Access issues are not easy issues for regulators and competition policy-makers - they can be both difficult technically and the source of noisy disputes in practice. By bringing together theory and practice, this report seeks to help regulators and policy-makers learn from OECD experience to achieve efficient and competitive outcomes |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-221) |
| Notes |
Also published in French: La tarification de l'accès dans le secteur des télécommications |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Competition.
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Telecommunication policy -- Economic aspects.
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Telecommunication -- Rates -- Law and legislation.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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| ISBN |
9264105921 |
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9264105948 |
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9789264105928 |
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9789264105942 |
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