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| Author: | Pospischil, R. |
| Title: | Quantensprung mit dem Internet - Eine Analyse zur Kapazitätsentwicklung und Preisstruktur |
| Journal: | Schmalenbachs Zeitschrift für Betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung
1999 : VOL. 51:3, p. 267-285 |
| Index terms: | INTERNET PRICE POLICY TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY |
| Language: | ger |
| Abstract: | While about 20% of all private housholds in the US had access to the Internet in 1997, the Internet penetration in Western Europe was significantly lower with little more than 5 %. A key factor to explain the different penetration levels in the US and Western Europe, is the pricing policy of the suppliers. In the US the pricing is heavily influenced by regulation. The flat rate pricing for local service stimulated rapid growth of the Internet. However, the regulatory regime that helped the Internet to succeed is now threatened by the same success. Today the telephony access network is perceived as a bottleneck by Internet users. Users demand more speed. Given the expected growth of the Internet and the demand for speed, the US telecommunications industry invests heavily in the local loop and sets up another four national long distance networks. |
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