Subjects:

Telecommunications Law, Internet Law

Contents:

Part I: Regulatory issues: Telecommunications. Broadcasting. The Internet. Part 2: Overview of EC Competition Rules: Market definition in the telecoms sector. Market conduct. Application of State Aids rules. Mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and other alliances. Interaction between competition rules and sector-specific regulation. Appendices.

Given the fundamental changes in the EC telecommunications regulatory regime, as well as the growing case law in this area, the new edition of this best-selling book provides a necessary update for all practitioners. The new regulatory framework for electronic communications entered into force in 2003. This applies to all electronic communications, including broadcasting, satellite, cable and the Internet. The book explains the details of the new provisions and includes developing case law relating to competition in these converging sectors. It is in two main sections: regulatory issues, and the application of EC competition rules to telecoms, broadcasting and the Internet. * Comprehensive - and written in a clear, objective and practical manner * A necessary update to a key work in this complex and fast-moving field * Provides full explanation of the new telecoms regulatory framework.