Mobile Number Portability in Europe

Abstract

This paper examines the causes and effects of mobile number portability (MNP) and provides a survey of its implementation in Europe. We first examine the competitive effects and the costs of introducing MNP. Next, we discuss how to charge for MNP. We argue that a price cap regime starting from the average cost of porting is likely to provide appropriate incentives. Finally, we review the recent experience with implementing MNP in Europe. Differences in the speed of porting and porting charges appear to explain part of the differences in the use of MNP across countries.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA445160

Entities

People

  • Justus Haucap
  • Ralf Dewenter
  • Stephan Buehler

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Signals
  • Berlin
  • Cellular Networks
  • Commerce
  • Communication Systems
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Economics
  • Germany
  • Governments
  • Human Behavior
  • Investments
  • Mobile Communications
  • Mobile Phones
  • Motivation
  • Property Rights
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Economics

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