In this paper we study how the coexistence of access regulations for legacy (copper)and fiber networks shapes the incentives to invest in network infrastructure. To this end, we develop a theoretical model explaining investment incentives by incumbent telecom operators and heterogeneous entrants...

In this paper we study how the coexistence of access regulations for legacy (copper) and fiber networks shapes the incentives to invest in network infrastructure. To this end, we develop a theoretical model explaining investment incentives by incumbent telecom operators and heterogeneous...

General introduction -- General introduction -- Public engagement for infrastructure provision: Case studies on successful FTTH roll-out strategies -- Relevance of broadband -- The qualification of broadband access technologies -- The mechanisms of infrastructure enforcement -- The effectiveness...

This paper describes the GBSI Initiative and analyzes its merit. It compares the GBSI Initiative with two outcome documents -- the "Tunis Commitment" and the "Tunis Agenda for the Information Society" -- that were promulgated at the WSIS2 Summit and subsequently adopted in March 2006 by the UN...