Vol.
2008, 1(1)
Investment and Regulation in Telecommunications
by
Stanisław Piątek*
CONTENTS
I.
Introduction
II.
The EC electronic communications directives on investment
III.
Polish Telecommunications Law on investment
IV.
The concepts...
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Vol.
2008, 1(1)
Investment and Regulation in Telecommunications
by
Stanisław Piątek*
CONTENTS
I.
Introduction
II.
The EC electronic communications directives on investment
III.
Polish Telecommunications Law on investment
IV.
The concepts of regulatory promotion of investment in
telecommunications
1.
The concept of new and emerging markets (regulatory holidays)
2.
Sunset clauses
3.
The ladder of investment
4.
The rate of return and price regulation
5.
Regulatory approach to Next Generation Networks
Abstract
This article presents the difficulties associated with the implementation of the
regulatory goal of promoting investment and innovation within the area of sector
specific regulation in telecoms.
The encouragement of efficient investment is
one of the major goals reflected in the EC and domestic legal rules on telecoms
access as well as price- and rate of return regulation.
The law and the interplay
of the interests of incumbents and altern
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