The deployment and penetration of high-speed fiber networks and services: Why are EU member states lagging behind?
EU approach of cost based access regulation is inefficient for NGA deployment. EU27 states are mostly lagging far behind in terms of coverage and penetration. Diffusion analysis shows that aims of Digital Agenda are unrealistic. Deregulatory and/or state aid driven approaches appear to be more promising.
penetration regulation diffusion analysis next-generation telecommunications networks investment