This discussion paper resulted in an article in the <I>Journal of Regional Science</I> (2013). Volume 53, Issue 5(SI), pages 855-873.<P> This paper studies the impact of physical distance and different relational proximity types on the formation of the Internet infrastructure. Although there is some...</p></i>

Un cargo de acceso es el pago que realiza un operador a otro en compensación por el uso de su red para conectar el tráfico terminado en ella (ITU, 2009). Bajo un esquema de cobro como el utilizado en Colombia, donde paga quien realiza la llamada (Calling Party Pays), la diferencia entre el...

“La Constitución de 1991 y las leyes 142 y 143 de 1994 dieron lugar a la implantación de un modelo nuevo para el suministro de los servicios públicos domiciliarios en Colombia. La crisis económica de 1998-1999, la agudización del terrorismo en el año 2000 con la consecuente voladura de...

Often, it has been observed that telecommunication infrastructure development and economic growth proceed together. While this relationship has been studied in the context of developed (OECD) countries, in this study, we investigate this simultaneous relationship between telecommunications and...

Much of the debate over the spatial setting of innovation has now resulted in the recognition of the region as a principle framework for knowledge creation and use. Little attention has been given to knowledge activities in the region from an integrated point of view, and to policy approaches...

Around the globe countries are attempting to forge ahead with the expansion and upgrading of advanced communications networks. In most cases they are setting very ambitious goals with regard to technology and coverage. However, the specific cost structure for broadband projects results in the...

Access to and use of mobile telephony in sub-Saharan Africa has increased dramatically over the past decade. Mobile telephony has brought new possibilities to the continent. Across urban-rural and rich-poor divides, mobile phones connect individuals to individuals, information, markets, and...

Often, it has been observed that telecommunication infrastructure development and economic growth proceed together. While this relationship has been studied in the context of developed (OECD) countries, in this study, we investigate this simultaneous relationship between telecommunications and...

This paper looks at the role of network effects in telecommunications markets. Network effects are said to exist when an existing user of a network benefits from any new user to the network. Even the expectation of a large network will positively influence users' willingness to pay. After the...

The fast development in communications and information based industries as well as in other network related industries gives rise to new constellations in competition and innovation. These are strongly dependent on strategic decisions which can be analysed by the concepts of network...