The Benefits and Costs of Structural Separation of the Local Loop (STI Digital Economy Paper 76)

This paper is aimed at responding to arguments that have been made about the necessity and benefits of structural separation of the telecommunications local loop.

Broadband Driving Growth: Policy Responses (STI Digital Economy Paper 75)

The OECD's policy response to the challenge of maximising the benefits of broadband Internet services for economic and social development.

Developments in Local Loop Unbundling (STI Digital Economy Paper 74)

This paper focuses on the development of local loop unbundling in the OECD. It examines policies for unbundling, progress in achieving unbundling, and collocation and pricing policies for unbundling.

Consumer Policy Considerations on the Importance of Accurate and Available WHOIS Data (STI Digital Economy Paper 73)

Drawing on the 1999 OECD Guidelines for Consumer Protection in the Context of Electronic Commerce, this document explains how accurate and available Whois data can contribute to building consumer trust in the online marketplace.

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Seizing the Benefits of ICT in a Digital Economy (STI Digital Economy Paper 72)

Using recent data, this new report revisits ICT's contribution to economic performance. What measures should OECD governments take to seize the benefits of ICT? The findings and policy implications are summarised in this report.

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Development of wireless local area networks in OECD countries (STI Digital Economy Paper 71)

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 (STI Digital Economy Paper 70)

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 (STI Digital Economy Paper 69)

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 (STI Digital Economy Paper 68)

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

Broadband Access for Business (STI Digital Economy Paper 67)

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.