Emerging ICT Policies and Regulations : Roadmap to Digital Economies

This book addresses 13 important questions in the areas of telecom regulation, including bundling of products and services, interconnection, and radio spectrum; internet governance, net neutrality, and intellectual property rights; and digital economy topics such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital payments. Specific focus is given to the regulatory landscape in India surrounding these questions and the lessons for similar emerging countries. Written in the form of contemporary questions and answers, it appeals to researchers and students in ICT policy and regulation, regulators and policymakers, as well as general audience interested in the subject area. The book constructs both educational and research arguments on various dimensions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy and regulation, combining theory and regulatory applications to discuss key issues. It provides a theoretical framework for analysing each regulatory issue along with practical implications. Endorsed by experts such as Anand Anandalingam, who praises its theoretical framework and practical implications, and P. Balaji, who calls it an excellent compendium for professionals in the telecom space with global and local perspectives on topics impacting the digital economy. Chapters cover topics like why regulate the ICT sector, effects of bundling in telecom, interconnection charges regulation, spectrum regulation (case of V-Band), intellectual property vs. creative commons, internet governance, nuances of net neutrality, and more, serving as a roadmap to digital economies particularly for emerging markets.