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Universal service and innovation in telecommunication services: Fostering linked goals through regulatory policy

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  • Tyler, Michael
  • Letwin, William
  • Roe, Christopher

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This article reviews national regulatory policies that bear on the goals of universal service and of innovation in basic telecommunication services, primarily voice telephony. It summarizes a report commissioned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in connection with its Regulatory Colloquium programme. It analyses experience in numerous countries, and assesses some advantages and disadvantages of alternative policies.

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  • Tyler, Michael & Letwin, William & Roe, Christopher, 0. "Universal service and innovation in telecommunication services: Fostering linked goals through regulatory policy," Telecommunications Policy, Elsevier, vol. 19(1), pages 3-20, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:telpol:v:19:y::i:1:p:3-20
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    1. Gasmi, Farid & Recuero Virto, Laura, 2005. "Telecommunications Technologies: Deployment in Developing Countries," MPRA Paper 2443, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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