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We analyze in this section game-theoretic models of competition between telecommunication networks providers in various contexts. This analysis helps to define and understand the operators’ pricing and technology investments as well as the most efficient market rules by a regulator.
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Maillé, P., Reichl, P., Tuffin, B. (2012). Competition among Telecommunication Providers. In: Hadjiantonis, A.M., Stiller, B. (eds) Telecommunication Economics. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 7216. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30382-1_23
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