Regulatory challenges and implications of the European electronic communications code (EECC) for local mobile communication network business

Gisca, O., Matinmikko-Blue, M., Ahokankas, P., Yrjola, S. and Gordon, J. (2023) Regulatory challenges and implications of the European electronic communications code (EECC) for local mobile communication network business. Telecommunications Policy, 47(10), 102651. (doi: 10.1016/j.telpol.2023.102651)

Abstract

Regulatory provisions pose legal constraints on deploying mobile communication networks and related services. Local 5G and upcoming 6G networks, particularly those that are independent of the big mobile network operators (MNOs), face new challenges due to the incoherent harmonization and implementation of the regulatory provisions and the standby approach undertaken by many EU member countries. This paper analyses the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) Directive from the perspective of local mobile communication networks by combining business model innovation and legitimacy approaches in an ecosystemic context. Based on the analysis, we recommend regulators focus on terminology, spectrum management, access and interconnection, security and privacy, and competition when enabling local mobile communications business.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: The authors would like to acknowledge the LNETN project from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 860364 and 6G Flagship program at the University of Oulu (grant no.318927).
• Keywords: Local networks, 5G, 6G, Business model innovation, Regulation, Legitimation
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Gordon, Professor Jillian
• Authors: Gisca, O., Matinmikko-Blue, M., Ahokankas, P., Yrjola, S., and Gordon, J.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School
• Journal Name: Telecommunications Policy
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 0308-5961
• ISSN (Online): 1879-3258
• Copyright Holders: Copyright: © 2023 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Telecommunications Policy 47(10): 102651
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence