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An Overview Of The Broadband Market In Thailand, Tanit Follett
An Overview Of The Broadband Market In Thailand, Tanit Follett
Tanit Follett, J.S.D.
Thailand’s telecommunications sector is not fully transformed from monopolistic telecommunications markets into competitive one. The establishment of National Telecommunications Commission (“NTC”), an independent telecommunications regulatory agency, in 2004 has brought about the goal of creating a level-playing competition among incumbents: state enterprises, concessionaires, and new entrants. However, it becomes more challenging for NTC to achieve that goal when the concession agreement still exists. This fundamental problem has a direct impact on residential broadband Internet access as its system architecture relies heavily on fixed-line telecommunications network. The lack of enforcement by regulator and uncompromising attitudes between state enterprises and concessionaires are …
Comparative Licensed And Unlicensed Spectrum Policies In The U.S., Singapore, And Thailand, Tanit Follett
Comparative Licensed And Unlicensed Spectrum Policies In The U.S., Singapore, And Thailand, Tanit Follett
Tanit Follett, J.S.D.
Both licensed and unlicensed spectrum has certain advantages over the other. However, licensed approach should not be looked upon as a substitute for unlicensed approach as each serves a different market need based on tradeoffs among the cost, quality of service, and time to market. The availability of both approaches allows providers and emerging market to fulfill a variety of usage needs. A critical test is that when the cost of interference is less than the benefit of being free from the cost associated with a licensed approach, an unlicensed approach is likely to benefit spectrum users more than licensed …
Comparative Analysis Of Qualcomm Case Regarding Its Duty In Standard-Setting Organization And Possible Antitrust Claims Brought By Its’ Competitors In U.S. And E.U., Tanit Follett
Tanit Follett, J.S.D.
The Standard Setting Organization of IP rules has a confused mixture of legal theories that lead to the problem of disclosure. Each of the SSO IP rules has its own pitfalls. In general, considering all rules together, these legal rules share the same common goal in ensuring that participating IP owners do what they promised to do and disclose what they are bound to disclose. In addition, SSO rules concerning the rights of IP owner have raised a number of antitrust issues. One side believes that SSO rules are procompetitive so long as they encourage more innovation than restraints, while …