Impacts of mobile termination rates on retail prices: the implication for regulators
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2014
– This paper applies the one-step generalised method of moments (GMM) approach to dynamic panel data.
Findings
– The results support the hypothesis that lower MTRs will reduce consumer retail prices, which is consistent with the EC framework. It is therefore recommended that regulators in the calling party network pays (CPNP) regime reduce MTRs to at least the same level as the operators' cost to raise overall social welfare, especially consumer welfare. However, the approach by each country can differ depending on its situation. Originality/value
– This study supports the idea that it is appropriate for the EC to regulate MTRs by reducing the rates to at least the same level as the efficient operators' cost, and other regulators with a calling party network pays regime from other regions could also follow this strategy.
Författare
Chatchai Kongaut
Chalmers, Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Teknik och samhälle
Erik Bohlin
Chalmers, Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Teknik och samhälle
Info
1463-6697 (ISSN) 1465-9840 (eISSN)
Vol. 16 2 80-93Ämneskategorier
Nationalekonomi
Ekonomi och näringsliv
Företagsekonomi
DOI
10.1108/info-11-2012-0043