The Convergence Between Telecommunications and Other Media : How Should Regulation Adapt?

Nihoul, Paul;Blackman, Colin R
(1997) Telecommunications Policy — Vol. 22, n° 3, p. 163-170 (1998)

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  • Nihoul, PaulUCLouvain
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  • Blackman, Colin R
    Scientific Director/Editor
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The paper examines the regulatory issues raised by technological convergence between telecommunications and other media. Market uncertainty for broadband services has gone hand in hand with both uncertainty over how to supply those services and a regulatory framework that will facilitate growth in the sector, ensure a competitive market and provide the necessary protections for consumers and the public. Development of the information market should be determined primarily by market forces. Intervention may be justified but a clear distinction needs to be drawn between regulation in the public interest and regulation to protect against market failure.
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Nihoul, P., & Blackman, C. R. (1997). The Convergence Between Telecommunications and Other Media : How Should Regulation Adapt? Telecommunications Policy, 22(3), 163-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-5961(98)00003-2 (Original work published 1998)