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International Telecommunications, Settlement Rates, and the FCC

Authors :
Wright, Julian
Source :
Journal of Regulatory Economics. May, 1999, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p267, 26 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Byline: Julian Wright (1) Abstract: This paper models settlement arrangements between international telecommunication carriers. The FCC in the United States claims these arrangements cost United States consumers billions of dollars annually, largely to subsidize foreign carriers in low-income countries. A model is given which makes sense of this claim, as well as the role of costs, competition, and income disparities in settlement rate determination. Findings are tested using data spanning 17 years and 167 countries. Some implications are drawn for the FCC's recently proposed settlement rate caps, as well as for proposals for multilateral solutions. Author Affiliation: (1) University of Auckland Department of Economics, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand Article History: Registration Date: 15/10/2004

Subjects

Subjects :
Economics
Government

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0922680X
Volume :
15
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Regulatory Economics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.163181685