Restructuring Telecommunications A Study of Europe in a Global Context [Hardcover]

The first of January 1998 was the deadline for market liberalisation within the European Union, which together with the passing of the USA Telecommunications Act, has served to open up major markets in the Telecommunications Industry. This book examines the changes that have been occuring in the industry in recent years, seeking to impose a coherent structure upon a rapidly changing environment. It includes case studies of the UK, Germany and the USA.List of Figures and Tables Introduction Europe and the Information Society Telecommunications Networks and Services Aspects of the Market Structure Globalisation Restructuring Privatisation and Liberalisation Multimedia International Traffic Regulation The UK: A Case Study Germany: A Case Study The USA: A Case Study ConclusionsPeter Curwen is Professor of Business at the Sheffield Business School Policy Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University. He has been a visiting professor at a number of American and European Universities, and regularly delivers papers at international conferences. He is the author of Understanding the UK Economy.