Telecommunications and Internet Policy

OECD Communications Outlook 2003

28-May-2003

The 2003 edition of the OECD Communications Outlook has been released. Click here for more information.

Now available on the Web: After the telecommunications bubble

20-May-2003

Confidence is slowly returning to the telecommunications sector after the "boom and bust" years of the 1990s, according to a special chapter titled "After the telecommunicatinos bubble" in the OECD Economic Outlook No. 73.

Development of wireless local area networks in OECD countries

15-Apr-2003

Wireless technology provides business executives, office workers, small businesses and residential users with expanded opportunities to connect to the Internet outside the limited area dictated by fixed networks.

Comparing domain name administration in OECD countries

09-Apr-2003

The aim of this paper is to provide comparative information on the administration of domain names across the OECD area.

Review of the development and reform of the telecommunications sector in China

13-Mar-2003

The Chinese telecommunications market has experienced double-digit growth in recent years and continues to expand rapidly as demand surges.

Universal service obligations and broadband

28-Feb-2003

This paper examines the question of whether the scope of universal service should be widened to include broadband.

Indicators for the assessment of telecommunications competition

28-Feb-2003

Intensified competition in OECD countries' telecommunications sectors calls for regulations proportionate to the level of competition in the market.

Broadband Access for Business

06-Dec-2002

With over 50 million subscribers in the OECD, broadband access is key for economic growth and development. This report examines broadband access development for businesses. It focuses on short distance leased lines and new forms of broadband access.

Regulatory Reform in the Telecommunications Industry - Canada

04-Nov-2002

This report examines Canada's regulatory reform effort thus far and its impact on the performance of telecommunications markets. Canada is one of the leading OECD countries in terms of its performance in the telecommunication sector.

Regulatory Reform in the Telecommunications Industry - United Kingdom

04-Nov-2002

The UK commenced its liberalisation process ahead of all OECD countries, except the United States. Although the UK Government decided to liberalise its telecommunications sector in 1980 it did so in a cautious and phased manner.

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