Conference Program (v. 05/09/2005)

Sunday, 4 September 2005 Monday, 5 September 2005
Tuesday, 6 September 2005
08:30/08:45 Bus shuttle from
Porto Palácio Hotel to UCP (Catholic University)
08:30/08:45 Bus shuttle from
Porto Palácio Hotel to UCP
08:30 Bus shuttle from
Porto Palácio Hotel to UCP
09:00  Registration 09:30 - 11:00 Parallel sessions 09:30 - 11:00 Parallel sessions
10:30 - 11:30 Opening session
(Welcome remarks: Erik Bohlin,
Key note speech: Representative of PT Inovação)
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 - 13:00 Parallel sessions 11:30 - 13:00 Parallel sessions 11:30 - 13:00 Parallel sessions
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Parallel sessions 14:00 - 15:30 Parallel sessions 14:00 - 15:30 Closing Session: Diogo Vasconcelos: Development of WiFi in Portugal
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 15:30 Bus shuttle to Porto Palácio Hotel
16:00 - 17:30 Parallel sessions 16:00 - 17:30 Parallel sessions  
18:00 Bus shuttle to Porto Palácio Hotel 17:30
Bus shuttle to Reception in
Palácio do Freixo,
 
20:00 Bus shuttle from Porto Palácio Hotel to Dinner restaurant in Gaia 21:00 Return to Porto Palácio Hotel  
23:00 Return to Porto Palácio Hotel      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Parallel Sessions:

Sunday  Session Session Session Session
11:30 - 13:00 1.1 New Framework Programme: First experiences 4.1 Structural Change 6.1 Internet economics 7.5 Market developments
14:00 - 15:30 1.2 Regulatory Practice: Achievements and Challenges 6.2 Voice over IP 7.6 Policies promoting mobile markets  
16:00 - 17:30 5.2 Broadband support and regulation 8.1 IT adoption and social impacts 11.1 Innovative adoptions  
Monday        
 9:30 - 11:00 1.3 Regulatory Practice: Learning from experience 5.1 Broadband Policy Aspects 8.2 Regulating communication  
11:30 - 13:00 2.1 Regulation Theory: Old questions and new answers? 5.4 Broadband Markets 8.3 Information society: political strategies  
14:00 - 15:30 2.2 Pricing networks and services I 5.3 Technology and access strategies I 1.4 Special Topic: Local Loop I Unbundling: Comparing solution  
16:00 - 17:30 2.3 Pricing networks and services II 7.2 Mobile Service: customers and suppliers 1.5 Special Topic: Local Loop II Unbundling: Comparing solution 9.1 Media Industries
Tuesday        
9:30 - 11:00 3.1 Dynamics of competition 7.3 Future market development    
11:30 - 13:00 3.2 Internationalisation of Markets 7.4 Regulation as basis for market dynamics 7.1 Diffusion of mobile services  


I Regulation in Practice

1.1 New Framework Programme: First experiences

Vagliasindi, Maria: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (UK) (Abstract )
Effectiveness of the regulatory regime across Transition Economies
Zenhäusern, Patrick / Ehrsam,Peter: Plaut Economics / Swisscom (Switzerland)(Abstract )
Better regulation - is the outcome of the EU-Regulatory Framework 2003 competitor welfare or consumer welfare?
de Streel, Alexandre: European University Institute (Italy) and University of Namur (Belgium)(Abstract )
European Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications: First Assessment and Future Prospects
Petini, Ioanna / Hayee, Momin / Oliver, Angela: British Telecom plc (UK)(Abstract )
Universal Service Obligation Review 2005 - BT’s USO Special Tariff Schemes

1.2 Regulatory Practice: Achievements and Challenges

Haucap, Justus: Ruhr-University of Bochum (Germany)(Abstract)
The EU’s New Regulatory Framework for Communications Markets Seen from an Institutional Economics Perspective
Knieps, Guenther: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Germany)(Abstract )
Telecommunications markets in the stranglehold of EU regulation? On the need for an economically sound regulatory policy
Lewisch, Peter: Imadec University (Austria)(Abstract )
The principle of proportionality and regulatory controls in retail markets under the new EU-Telecom-Directives
Chouwdary, T.H.: Center for Telecom Management & Studies (India)(Abstract )
Liberalisation, Competition & Regulation in India: Outcomes & Continuing Distortions

1.3 Regulatory Practice: Learning from experience

Fuke, Hidenori: Kansai University (Japan)(Abstract )
Rethinking the regulation for wholesale FTTH services
Klevecka, Irina / Lelis, Janis / Ulmanis Juris: Riga Technical University / Telecommunication Association of Latvia / Riga Technical University (Latvia)(Abstract)
The necessity of including mobile telephony in a minimum set of universal service
Vesa /Jarkko / Kotisaari, Matti / Maanavilja, Aimo / Rauhala, Pekka / Svento, Reijo
Helsinki School of Economics / Finnet Group / Elisa Oyj / TeliaSonera Oyj (Finland)(Abstract )
Measuring the Success of Telecom Regulation: a balanced scorecard approach

1.4 Special Topic: Local Loop I Unbundling: comparing solutions

Bohlin, Erik / Lindmark, Sven / Björstedt, Per: Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)(Abstract)
Sweden’s Telecom Liberalization and Local Loop Unbundling: Moving from Consensus to Enforcement
Poel, Martijn: TNO Information and Communication Technology (The Netherlands)(Abstract)
Local Loop unbundling in the Netherlands
Jason Whalley: Strathclyde Business School (UK)(Abstract)
Local loop unbundling in the United Kingdom: Strategic reviews, institutional responses and equivalence
Anders Henten, Knud Erik Skouby: Centre for Tele-Information, Technical University of Denmark(Denmark)(Abstract)
Regulation of local loop access -Infrastructure Competition versus Service Competition in fixed broadband access

1.5 Special Topic: Local Loop II Unbundling: comparing solutions

Preissl, Brigitte: German Institute for Economic Research, DIW (Germany)(Abstract)
A comparative perspective on local loop
Pontarollo, Enzo / Gallo, Elena: Catholic University Milan / Wind Telecomunicazioni (Italy)(Abstract)
Ladder of Investment or Equality of Access: The Italian Way
Bauer, Johannes: Michigan State University (USA)(Abstract)
Unbundling Policy in the United States-  Players, Outcomes and Effects


II. Regulation and Theory

2.1 Old questions and new answers?

Chen, Jim: University of Minnesota (USA)(Abstract)
The Death of the Regulatory Compact - adjusting profits, process, and expectations in the law of regulated industries
Waldman, H./ Savasini, M.S./ Quitério, G.S/ Steiner, R.M.: OptiNet/DECOM/FEEC/ UNICAMP (Brazil)(Abstract)
Bandwidth Sharing in Circuit-Switching Networks
Gallardo Olmedo, Fernando: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain)(Abstract)
Real options, outsourcing advantages and transaction costs in regulated wholesale prices

2.2 Pricing networks and services I

Fjell, Kenneth: Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (Norway)(Abstract)
Access price regulation and the non-discrimination principle
Haucap, Justus /Siemer, Philipp: Ruhr-University of Bochum / T-Com (Germany)(Abstract)
Another Look at Price Squeezes in Regulated Markets: Taking Account of Market Interdependencies
Houpis, George: Frontier Economics (UK)(Abstract)
Access Pricing: determining access prices when marginal costs are zero: theory and empirical application to a directory information data base

2.3 Pricing networks and services II

Hoernig, Steffen: Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal)(Abstract)
On-net and off-net pricing on asymmetric networks
Alleman, James
Optimal pricing under uncertainty
Sandbach, Jonathan: Vodafone Group (UK)(Abstract)
Two-part interconnection tariffs

III. Competition and Company Strategies

3.1 Dynamics of competition

Björkroth, Tom: Turku School of Economics and Business Administration (Finland)(Abstract)
Fierce Price Competition and Teaching to Port Numbers - Investment in Future Generation Subscriber Base?
Kuhlmann, Federico/ Akle, Santiago / Algorri, Maria Elena: ITAM, Digital Systems Department (Mexico)(Abstract)
On the oscillatory behavior of long distance traffic and telecom investments- an application for short term prediction
Sung, Nakil: University of Seoul (Korea)(Abstract)
The Determinants of Market Share for Mobile Telecommunications Operators

3.2 Internationalisation of Markets


Maciel, Marcos / Whalley, Jason / van der Meer, Robert: Strathclyde Business School (UK)(Abstract)
European Telecommunications Companies and their role in the consolidation of the Brazilian Mobile Market
Rieck, Olaf / Cheah, Joshua / Lau, Angelina / Lee, Simon: Nanyang Technological University (Republic of Singapore)(Abstract)
The Relationship between Degree of Inter-nationalization and Firm Performance in the Telecommunications Industry
Curwen, Peter/ Whalley, Jason: Strathclyde Business School (UK)(Abstract)
Whatever happened to the Baby Bells? Internationalisation and de-internationalisation in the telecommunications industry

IV. Telecommunication Systems

4.1 Structural Change

Athwal, Bal / Harmantzis, Fotios / Tanguturi, Venkata Praveen: Level (3) Communications LLC / Stevens Institut of Technology / Stevens Institute of Technology (USA)(Abstract)
Replacing Centric Voice Services with Hosted VoIP Services
Chou, Yuntsai : Yuan Ze University (Taiwan)(Abstract)
A Seamless City: the case of Taipeh’s Wifi project
Lee, Chul-Young / Kim, Yeonbae /Lee, Jeong-Dong: Seoul National University (Korea)(Abstract)
Forecasting the Home-Networking market of South Korea Considering two types of house
Tsuji, Masatsugu: Osaka University (Japan)(Abstract)
The Japanese telecommunications market in transition and the new policy framework: focus on local call market

V. Broadband

5.1 Broadband Policy Aspects

Cava-Ferreruela, Inmaculada: Regional Government of Valencia (Spain)(Abstract)
Evolution of the European Broadband Policy: Analysis and Perspective
Falch, Morten: Technical University of Denmark (Denmark)(Abstract)
Effectiveness of broadband policies
Gasmi, F. / Recuero Virto Laura: Université de Toulouse (France)(Abstract)
Telecommunications Technologies Deployment in Developing Countries- Role of Markets and Institutions
Hrovatin, Nevenka / Basle, Rok / Cibic, Damir / Svigelj, Matej: University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)(Abstract)
The development of broadband in Slovenia: Why is it lagging behind?

5.2 Broadband support and regulation

Lamanauskas, Tomas / Korsakaite, Diana: Vilnius University / Kaunas University of Technology and Communications regulatory authority (Lithuania)(Abstract)
Technical analysis of broadband and of factors influencing penetration: implications for regulatory policy
Heng, Stefan: Deutsche Bank Research (Germany)(Abstract)
Broadband fixed-line telecommunications: still no real competition between equal players in continental Europe
Robles Rovalo, Arturo / Gomez Barroso, José Luis / Feijo Gonzelez, Claudio: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid / Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) / Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)(Abstract)
Promoting broadband in developing countries: lessons from advanced countries experience

5.3 Technology and access strategies I

Elnegaard, Nils Kristian: Telenor R&D (Norway)(Abstract)
Using broadband wireless access technologies as solutions to DSL and cable networks: service
Lemos, L.M. / Pinto, J.C.L. / Bonadia, G.C. / Dall'Antonia, J.C.: CPqD Telecom & IT Solutions (Brazil)(Abstract)
Broadband Internet over Digital TV Platform: A Techno-Economic Analysis
Limonard, Sander / Slot, Mijke: TNO ICT / Erasmus University Rotterdam (The Netherlands)(Abstract)
Investigating changing user-producer relations in broadband services

5.4 Broadband markets

Smura, Timo: Helsinki University of Technology (Finland)(Abstract)
Competitive Potential of WiMAX in the Broadband Access Market: A Techno-economic Analysis
Bouwman, Harry / Fijnvandraat, Marieke: Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands)(Abstract)
Broadband in perspective
Hjelkrem, Carlo: Telenor Networks (Norway)(Abstract)
Forecasting Residential Broadband Demand by Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Forecasting techniques

VI. Internet

6.1 Internet economics

Erber, Georg: German Institute for Economic Research, DIW (Germany)(Abstract)
Benchmarking Efficiencyof Telecommunication Industries in the US and major European Countries: A Stochastic Possibility Frontiers Approach
Jindra, Martin: University of Freiburg (Germany)(Abstract)
The Market for Internet Domain Names
Park, Yuri / Kim, Yeonbae / Lee, Jeong-Dong / Lee, Jongsu: Seoul National University (Korea)(Abstract)
How much do E-mail users feel annoyed with spam mail? Measuring the in-convenience costs of spam
Latzer, Michael: Austrian Academy of Sciences (Austria)(Abstract)
The disruptive and radical potential of ICT innovations

6.2 Voice over IP

Nyström, Anna-Greta / Hacklin, Fredrik: Åbo Akademi University / Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) (Finland/Switzerland)(Abstract)
Operator value creation through technological convergence: the case of VoIP
Stevens, David: ICRI - IBBT (David)(Abstract)
Voice over IP: law challenged by technology
Schwarz-Schilling, Cara (Germany)
VoIP Regulation in Germany – An overview of the current debate
Goncalves, Ricardo / Ribeiro, Rita: Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Portugal)(Abstract)
Skype and the New Regulatory Framework

VII. Mobile Services

7.1 Diffusion of mobile services

Vialle, Pierre / Epinette, Olivier / Segard, Olivier: GET- INT (France)(Abstract)
Critical Issues in Launching New Telecommunications Services: the Case of Wireless Internet for Paris Airports
Kijl, Björn / Bouwman, Harry / Haaker, Timber / Faber, Edward: Delft University of Technology / Telematica Instituut / (The Netherlands)(Abstract)
A dynamic business model framework for emerging mobile services
Ponder, Jaroslaw / Markova, Ekaterina N.: University of Wuppertal (Germany)(Abstract)
Lagging behind: Stimulating the Mobile Telecommunications Diffusions in Transition Countries

7.2 Mobile Service: customers and suppliers

Bender, Philipp / Mülle, Jutta A. / Schepperle, Heiko: Universität Karlsruhe (Germany)(Abstract)
Enhancing User Acceptance of Traffic Services Using Imperfect Information
Birke, Daniel/ Swann, Peter: University of Nottingham (UK)(Abstract)
Network Effects, network structure and consumer interaction in mobile telecommunications
Limkeatcherdchoo, Sarunya / Whalley, Jason / Ackermann, Fran: Strathclyde Business School (UK)(Abstract)
Service Differentiation between mobile operators in the UK mobile market

7.3 Future market development

Haaker, Timber / van Buuren, René: Telematica Instituut (The Netherlands)(Abstract)
Future scenarios approach for aiding the design of innovative systems
Stordahl, Kjell, Irena Grgig Gjerde and Rima Venturin: Telenor Nordic (Norway)(Abstract)
Long-term forecasts for the mobile market in western Europe
Kim, Jin Ki: State University of New York (USA)(Abstract)
Competition measurement of mobile telecommunications market

7.4 Regulation as Basis for market dynamics

de Bijl, Paul W.J. / Brunekreeft, Gert / van Damme, Eric E.C / Larouche, Pierre / Shelkoplyas, Natalya / Sorana, Valter: Tilburg University (The Netherlands)(Abstract)
Call termination on mobile networks
Kaliski, Oliver / Zuser, Alexander: Mobilcom Austria GmbH & Co KG (Austria)(Abstract)
Regulation of mobile termination charges under the new regulatory framework: experiences of a mobile network operator
Ruhle, Ernst-Olav / Lundborg, Martin / Schuster, Fabian: Piepenbrock Schuster Consulting AG and Piepenbrock Schuster Attorneys (Germany)(Abstract)
Access, Call Origination and Voice Call Termination in Mobile Networks - A Comparison of Approaches and Consequences Brought About by the New Regulatory Framework

7.5 Market developments

Windekilde, Iwona: Technical University of Denmark (Denmark)(Abstract)
Access to Internet - as a determining factor of the information society development in Poland
Rieck, Olaf / Yinzhi, Chen / Habib, Haneesa / Junzheng, Xiao: Nanyang Technological University (Republic of Singapore)(Abstract)
Alliances of Networks and Networks of Alliances: International Cooperation in Mobile Telecommunications
Tadayoni, Reza / Henten, Anders: COM, Technical University of Denmark (Denmark)(Abstract)
Mobile broadcast standards

7.6 Policies promoting mobile markets

Shin Yu, Young / Young Han, Sang: IITA(Institute of Information Technology Assessment) (Korea)(Abstract)
The technology acquisition process in public sector R&D of Korean mobile telecommunication
Seog Yoon, Young / Wook Ha, Young / Seon Jo, Byung / Moon Koo, Kim: ETRI (Korea)(Abstract)
A study on customers’ recognition of frequency bandwidth differences affects their behaviour
Lindmark, Sven / Rickne, Annika: Chalmers University of Technology / Lund University (Sweden)(Abstract)
Dynamics and Functionality of the Swedish mobile Internet Innovation System
Houpis, George: Frontier Economics (UK)(Abstract)
Collective dominance in the Irish mobile market

VIII. Information Society

8.1 IT adoption and social impacts

Edenius, Mats / Aberg, Matilda: Stockholm School of Economics (Sweden) (Abstract)
Patient Communities, ICT and the Future
Longstaff, Patricia: Harvard University and Syracuse University (USA)(Abstract)
Communication Policy for Resilience to Natural Disasters and Terrorist Attacks
Kavanaugh, Andrea: Virginia Tech (USA)(Abstract)
Political Participation and Online Deliberation at the Local Level

8.2 Regulating communication

Garcia, Linda / Leickly, Bethany / Wallmann, Kathleen / Willey, Scott: Georgetown University, Washington, DC (USA)(Abstract)
Public and Private Interests in Standard Setting: Conflict or Convergence
Ghernaouti-Hélie, Solange / Sfaxi, M.A.: HEC - University of Lausanne (Switzerlands)(Abstract)
Feasibility study of quantum key distribution to improve telecommunication security
Harison, Elad: University of Groningen (The Netherlands)(Abstract)
 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in a Knowledge-Based Economy: A New Frame-of-Analysis

8.3 Information society: political strategies

Kim, Daeho: Inha University (Korea)(Abstract)
Comparative study of e-Europe and e-Korea : Different Roads Towards Information Society
Park, Seok Ji / Ku, Jung-Eun: University of Science and Technology (Korea)(Abstract)
ICT Policy in Information-society Policies of Korea
Jagun, Abiodun / Ackermann, Fran / Whalley, Jason: Strathclyde Business School (UK)(Abstract)
The impact of unequal access to telephones in micro-industries: case study of Nigerian fabric weaving micro-enterprises


IX. Special Topic: Cable Infrastructures and Convergence

9.1 Media Industries

Merdian, Georg: Kabel Deutschland (Germany)(Abstract)
The Role of Broadband Cable in Infrastructures Competition
Gambaro, Marco: University of Milano (Italy)(Abstract)
Vertical Integration in Television Industries
Lourenco, Ana: University of Cambridge; Portuguese Catholic University (UK, Portugal)(Abstract)
The Liberalisation of British Televison Production: A Case Study of Industrial Change
Just, Natascha: University of Southern California (USA)(Abstract)
Competition policy in convergent communication sectors: Quo vadis?

XI. ICT Usage

11.1 Innovative adoptions

Gringmuth, Christoph / Liedtke, Gernot / Rothengatter, Werner: University of Karlsruhe (Germany)(Abstract)
Impacts of intelligent information systems on transport and the economy - the micro-based modelling system Ovid
Harada, Yoko / Mitomo, Hitoshi: Waseda University (Japan)(Abstract)
Preferences of Broadband Users for On-th-Web Content: Does P2P Impede the Access to Pay Content?
Mitomo, Hitoshi / Someya, Hiroyuki / Sanbonmatsu, Norio: Waseda University (Japan)(Abstract)
Chopstick Culture and Mobile Communication: How the University Students in East Asia Utilize Mobile Phones