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April 2016 : Thai break? Lessons from the 900MHz and 1800MHz auctions

The recent auctions of spectrum in the 1800MHz and 900MHz bands in Thailand were an important step in the replacement of the traditional concession system with a more modern spectrum allocation framework. Marred by legal challenges and conducted in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications

September 2015 : The German mobile broadband spectrum auction: tales of mystery and retaliation

For many observers, the 2015 German mobile broadband spectrum auction was a surprise: at first, it looked as if the potentially very valuable 700MHz spectrum would be sold for the extremely low reserve price, and 900MHz spectrum would fetch not … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged 1800MHz, 900MHz, auctions, download, spectrum

April 2011 : How strong are merchant constraints on interchange fees?

This paper examines the ability of merchants to affect their customers’ choice of payment method. We demonstrate that merchants have a number of ways for steering their customers away from payment methods that are ‘expensive’ for the merchant, and that … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged competition, download, public policy, regulation

June 2010 : Fixed or flexible? A survey of 2.6GHz spectrum awards

The 2.6GHz frequency band is part of a family of spectrum bands identified worldwide for deployment of mobile services. Since 2007, nine European regulators and one Asian regulator have announced detailed plans to auction 2.6GHz spectrum; and seven of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged download, regulation, spectrum, spectrum awards

December 2007 : Winner determination and second pricing algorithms for combinatorial clock auctions

This paper outlines practical methods for determining winners and how much they should pay in combinatorial auctions.

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged auctions, download, software

September 2003 : The first combinatorial spectrum auction: lessons from the Nigerian auction of fixed wireless access licences

The paper was presented by DotEcon at the 14th ITS Regional Conference held in Helsinki in August 2003. A short presentation of the main conclusions is available.

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged auctions, download, spectrum

September 2002 : Roaming free? Roaming network selection and inter-operator tariffs (DP 02/01)

The paper was presented by Roger Salsas at the ITS 2002 Conference in September 2002. A short presentation of the main conclusions is available.

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged competition, download, regulation

September 2002 : Caller-called party interaction: Implications for call termination (DP 02/03)

This paper was presented by Dan Maldoom at the 13th Regional ITS Conference held in Madrid in September 2002. A short presentation of the main conclusions is available.

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged download, regulation, telecommunications

September 2002 : Fixed-mobile substitution: a simultaneous equation model with qualitative and dependent variables

The paper was presented by Réka Horváth at the ITS 2002 Conference in September 2002. A short presentation of the main conclusions is available.

Posted in Discussion papers, Publications | Tagged data analysis, download

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DotEcon runs an online seminar programme about topics of general interest linked to our work. Past online seminars have covered, for example, spectrum auction design, e-commerce and its impact on competition, or the role of regulators in disputes amongst firms.
Our seminars are by invitation only, with invitations usually being sent around a week before the seminar is run. If you would like more information or be kept up-do-date with the programme in general, please send us an email.
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