Israeli cellular telecommunications policy

Recent research has emphasized the role of regulatory measures in the adoption of new technologies, specifically mobile telephony. This study describes in detail the three phases of cellular licensing in Israel. It surveys policy changes and questions their contribution to the public interest, while...

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Published in:Telecommunications policy 2006-02, Vol.30 (1), p.14-28
Main Author: Schejter, Amit M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cellular
Cellular phones
Communication policy
Communications technology
Competition
Government
Innovations
Israel
Israel Cellular Competition Telecommunications policy Government
Licensing
Mobile communications
Mobile communications networks
Mobile phones
National policies
New technology
Policy studies
Public interest
Regulation
Studies
Technology adoption
Technology policy
Telecommunications
Telecommunications policy
Telephony
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Summary:Recent research has emphasized the role of regulatory measures in the adoption of new technologies, specifically mobile telephony. This study describes in detail the three phases of cellular licensing in Israel. It surveys policy changes and questions their contribution to the public interest, while discussing their underlying objectives. It reveals a pattern by which Israeli regulatory policy has shifted from a public interest focus to a government interest/corporate interest focus.
ISSN:0308-5961
1879-3258
DOI:10.1016/j.telpol.2005.11.001