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{"title":"Analysis of Internet development and internal digital divide by using the “.it” domain names as an indicator: Evidence from Italy","authors":"Michela Serrecchia","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102870","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102870","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Information Technology is important in daily life, especially was in the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even in this period the phenomenon of the digital divide (dd) emerges. This research moves in this direction, studying the evolution of the Internet use in Italy, in three different macro-areas, in more recent times (from 1996 to 2022). To provide a rigorous quantitative approach of the internal dd, different statistical models of diffusion, in particular Logistic, Gompertz and Bass models have been used. In order to analyse the diffusion of the Internet and internal digital divide, the number of “.it “domain names were used as an indicator. From the comparison of the three statistical models applied, resulted that the Internet diffusion in the North is very developed compared to the Centre and South, and although the Centre and the North have a similar trend, the diffusion process is slower in the South. This confirmed the presence of an internal digital divide. A particular result arising from the application of Bass model is that, in Italy, potential users of the Internet are mostly “imitators” with respect to “innovators”. Furthermore, results show the presence of two imitator areas with different behaviors: the imitator area with higher income adopts technology faster, reaching in some times the same levels of Internet penetration of the innovative area and the point of inflection of the diffusion curve less than one year earlier than the innovative area and almost two years earlier than the imitator area with low income. However, the results show that in the long term the North (the area where the innovation coefficient is highest) continues to differentiate itself from the Centre and the South, increasing rather than decreasing the dd. This study can be useful to policymakers in order to take measures to overcome the dd, even in an industrialized country like Italy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"48 10","pages":"Article 102870"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the economy-wide impacts of digital transformation in the Korean economy: A social accounting matrix multiplier approach","authors":"Yeongjun Yeo ,&nbsp;Sungmoon Jung","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102871","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102871","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study assesses the economic impact of digital transformation (DT) in Korea by utilizing a Social Accounting Matrix to explore interconnections across various datasets. Through a social accounting matrix multiplier analysis, this study empirically identifies the production inducement, income inducement, and income distribution effects driven by DT-related infrastructure investments. We analyze how DT influences production, income, and income distribution through infrastructure investments, focusing on its effects on the labor market and household income. The findings indicate that DT accelerates economic growth, favoring digital capital-intensive industries and high-skilled labor, potentially increasing employment polarization and exacerbating income inequality. This study highlights the need for dual approach as to enhance national competitiveness and inclusiveness in an economy driven by DT technologies. This approach involves two key components that work synergistically to maximize the benefits of DT while addressing its potential challenges, suggesting that industrial and innovation policies should be reconstructed to align with the demands of a DT-driven economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"48 10","pages":"Article 102871"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rethinking poverty: An econometric analysis of the role of ICT poverty in a global context","authors":"Angela Stefania Bergantino ,&nbsp;Mario Intini ,&nbsp;Younes Nademi","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In an age of increasing digitalization, it is imperative for policymakers and researchers to grasp the profound impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on poverty. This paper investigates the relationship between ICT poverty and the absolute poverty index across the Global South and North from 2012 to 2022. Furthermore, it assesses the influence of ICT poverty on the risk of poverty or social exclusion in various geographic areas—cities, suburbs/towns, and rural regions—across 28 European countries. Employing a range of panel models, such as fixed/random effects and the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM), the study uncovers significant positive associations between ICT poverty and absolute poverty and the risk of poverty or social exclusion across all geographic areas. Our research indicates that policies aimed at reducing ICT inequality—commonly known as the “digital divide\"—are more effective in alleviating poverty than those solely focused on promoting ICT development. Additionally, the study introduces a new policy framework, the ICTs-PGI Triangle, which offers a roadmap for policymakers to mitigate ICT poverty in both the Global South and North. The empirical results highlight the importance of providing equitable digital access and literacy, particularly in rural and marginalized areas, for sustainable poverty reduction. Therefore, this study provides valuable insights into the intricate interplay between digitalization and poverty alleviation strategies, addressing a significant gap in the current literature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"49 1","pages":"Article 102876"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143092055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regulatory and spectrum policy challenges for combined airspace and non-terrestrial networks","authors":"Bengt Mölleryd ,&nbsp;Mustafa Ozger ,&nbsp;Morgan Westring ,&nbsp;Anders Nordlöw ,&nbsp;Dominic Schupke ,&nbsp;Ulrika Engström ,&nbsp;Cicek Cavdar ,&nbsp;Michael Lindborg ,&nbsp;Nunzio Sciammetta","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102875","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102875","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The recent advancements in the aviation and space industries facilitate new types of users in the sky, e.g., electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. To unlock the full potential of these innovations, it is crucial to create interconnected three-dimensional networks that integrate airspace and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) with their terrestrial counterparts, also known as Combined Airspace and Non-Terrestrial Networks (ASN). Combined ASN needs a flexible and adaptive network architecture with multiple, and partly converging technologies, such as air-to-ground, satellite, and high-altitude platforms, with a focus to cover both ground and aerial users. In addition to technical challenges, spectrum policy and regulatory aspects will affect the wireless network design and management schemes in three-dimensional space. Hence, this paper introduces regulatory and spectrum policy challenges posed by the development of combined ASN. This paper investigates a hypothetical urban air mobility use case with an eVTOL aircraft that operates as a flying taxi.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"49 1","pages":"Article 102875"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143092050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tourism usage of digital collaborative economy platforms in Europe: Situation, behaviours, and implications for the digital policies","authors":"Adrián Mendieta-Aragón ,&nbsp;Laura Rodríguez-Fernández ,&nbsp;Julio Navío-Marco","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102874","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102874","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study analyses how the intensity of the use of digital sharing economy platforms has evolved in the European Union in recent years, including during the pandemic, and whether there are differences between European regions. In the digital field, work has begun on regulations and public policies that coexist with different policies in the regions and municipalities. Using spatial econometric techniques, this study provides a comparative analysis of space and time that identifies regional inequalities in terms of the intensity of demand for accommodations offered on digital sharing economy platforms. In particular, different clusters of high-intensity collaborative tourism were detected, and spatial spillover effects and interdependencies between European regions in collaborative tourism were recognised, identifying a positive spatial autocorrelation in the intensity rate of collaborative tourism. The effect of tourist destination saturation on the use of accommodation on these platforms was also observed. Several digital public policy implications were discussed, promoting regulatory coordination at the interregional and pan-European levels to avoid inequalities and imbalances across Europe.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"49 1","pages":"Article 102874"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143092049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pacing the digital decade: Digital evolution and its impact on human well-being","authors":"Eleni Laitsou ,&nbsp;Dimitris Katsianis ,&nbsp;Apostolos Xenakis ,&nbsp;Vassilis C. Gerogiannis","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102868","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102868","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the relationship between human well-being and digital development, concentrating on the case study of the EU-27 countries between 2018 and 2021. The investigation makes use of the HDI, a statistic developed by the United Nations to measure human well-being, and the DESI, which evaluates Europe's digital performance. The main goal of this research is to establish the relationship between a nation's DESI and HDI values and to investigate potential country classifications based on these indicators over the study period. Additionally, it evaluates how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected these indicators. The results deepen our understanding of the dynamic interaction between human well-being and digital development. Moreover, this study proposes a set of policies and strategies that can serve as valuable tools for policymakers and researchers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"49 1","pages":"Article 102868"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143092051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Legitimacy considerations in regulation for local mobile communication network business in Finland and the UK","authors":"Oxana Gisca ,&nbsp;Marja Matinmikko-Blue ,&nbsp;Petri Ahokangas ,&nbsp;Jillian Gordon ,&nbsp;Seppo Yrjölä","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102847","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102847","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The article explores the legitimacy of local 5G and upcoming 6G mobile communication networks in Europe. The paper paves the way for a new perspective for understanding the legitimacy of local 5G/6G mobile communication networks by applying the business model-based ecosystem perspective and legitimacy as a theoretical foundation. As regulations are expanding to consider the novel deployment model of local 5G and 6G mobile communication networks, the legitimacy of such networks is under-explored. Analyzing the regulatory approaches taken by two national regulatory authorities (NRA) in Europe, Finland and the UK, we identify seven legitimacy-related themes including innovation orientation, awareness and knowledge of how to build and design local networks, European harmonized spectrum management, competition, cybersecurity and risk assessment and equipment availability. Our study lays the groundwork for exploring how the application of the business model-based ecosystem perspective can be utilized to advance regulatory initiatives for local mobile communication network businesses. It also identifies which legitimacy-related aspects are involved in setting regulatory priorities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"48 9","pages":"Article 102847"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308596124001447/pdfft?md5=681d1757d711643ada27ed3b61b4aa75&pid=1-s2.0-S0308596124001447-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"State aid for broadband network deployment: National and subnational governance mechanisms, 2003–2023","authors":"Luis Manica ,&nbsp;Bruno Damásio ,&nbsp;Sandro Mendonça","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102837","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102837","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper examines the governance models of State aid measures for broadband network deployment in European Union Member States. The research is based on 199 decision letters collected from the European Commission's competition cases database, published between 2003 and 2023. Deploying a theory-driven content analysis approach, the analysis reveals and categorises a variety of governance models. These models vary regarding the authority responsible for the decision-making and, in the case of national schemes, the authority responsible for the implementation, including centralised and decentralised arrangements. Different legacies and institutional set-ups explain the governance models, including the typology of state structures, the constitutional powers, the traditions of participation in the telecommunication sector, policy diffusion and regional development. There are several possible pathways to a gradual transition from one model to another. The design of flexible national schemes, which offer subnational authorities the option to implement them in their regions or to rely on central management agencies for specific tasks adapted to their interests, resources and capacities, could be the optimal solution to prevent the launch of ad hoc measures by subnational authorities and to adapt to different institutional arrangements.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"48 9","pages":"Article 102837"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308596124001344/pdfft?md5=977f805ac2eb9da8fe0f0e37d2cb72a1&pid=1-s2.0-S0308596124001344-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Consumer data protection laws and their impact on business models in the tech industry","authors":"Mohsin Ali Farhad","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102836","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102836","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the impact of consumer data protection laws on the business models of technology companies through a mixed methods research (MMR) approach. In an era where data privacy concerns are paramount and regulatory landscapes are rapidly evolving, understanding how businesses adapt their models for compliance while fostering innovation is crucial. This paper offers a detailed examination of the legislative requirements imposed by prominent global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as frameworks from Asia and Africa, such as Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This inclusive perspective enhances our understanding of how technology businesses strategically adapt across various regulatory environments and explores the operational, financial, and strategic impacts of these laws on tech companies. Utilizing a dual-phase mixed methods research (MMR) design, the study initially analyzes quantitative data from surveys conducted with a wide range of technology firms, assessing the direct effects of data protection legislation on business operations and financial performance. This is complemented by qualitative insights drawn from in-depth interviews with business leaders and legal experts, shedding light on the strategic adaptations, challenges, and opportunities these laws present. The findings reveal a multifaceted impact, highlighting not only the compliance challenges but also the strategic opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation that data protection laws offer. Integrated analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data provides a nuanced understanding of how tech companies navigate the complex interplay between legal compliance and business model innovation. This study contributes to the existing literature by offering empirical evidence and practical insights into the adaptation processes of tech companies in response to consumer data protection laws. It also provides valuable recommendations for both policymakers and business leaders, aiming to foster an environment where legal compliance coexists with technological innovation and business growth.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"48 9","pages":"Article 102836"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of blockchain for trade in global value chains: A systematic literature review and guidance for future research","authors":"Moritz Böhmecke-Schwafert","doi":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102835","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.telpol.2024.102835","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Blockchain technology has received increasing attention from academia, practitioners, and policymakers alike for its potential to disrupt business processes and structures of trade in global value chains (GVC). Amidst the ongoing digitization of economies and societies, blockchain holds promise for addressing unresolved challenges. However, current research on this topic primarily consists of either abstract conceptual work or case studies. To bridge this gap, our study conducts a systematic literature review, aiming to comprehensively explore and structure the realm of blockchain and its impact on international trade. Key research questions explored include: <em>What role do blockchain innovations play in facilitating trade within GVC?</em> Additionally, <em>what are the primary barriers hindering the adoption of blockchain innovations in trade within GVC?</em> Our main contribution lies in categorizing these applications into five distinct categories: <em>Trade Documents; Trade Finance; Trusted Real-Time Information Sharing; Provenance;</em> and <em>Sustainable GVC.</em> Contrary to portraying blockchain innovations as a panacea or universal solution, our findings highlight the technologies’ potential rather as a core technological infrastructure when integrated with complementary technologies such as the Internet of Things. Moreover, we identify 11 significant barriers to blockchain adoption in international trade, underscoring the need for concerted efforts to address them. From these insights, we derive implications for policymakers and practitioners, and propose avenues for future interdisciplinary research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":22290,"journal":{"name":"Telecommunications Policy","volume":"48 9","pages":"Article 102835"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308596124001320/pdfft?md5=2061a34cc3d5e3cbabd43effcf92de36&pid=1-s2.0-S0308596124001320-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}