Telecommunications policy in
Turkey: Dismantling barriers to growth
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Modern telecommunications technology is now widely seen as a
critical driver in economic development. However, the issues
involved in the rapid deployment of this technology are complex
and frequently highly controversial. While some issues are
technical, the most difficult ones involve changing an
institutional framework originally designed for different times
and different technologies. The process of changing this
framework necessarily involves disruptive change for existing
infrastructure and service providers as well as substantial
benefits for the economy at large. This paper, based on an
extensive series of interviews in Turkey in 2005 as well as
published sources, seeks to discuss these issues in light of
Turkey's progress to date in taking advantage of advanced
available telecommunications technology and the myriad
productivity-enhancing services that are associated with it.An
important element in developing a more competitive and dynamic
sector has been Turkey's long-standing desire to become a member
of the European Union (EU). This has encouraged changes in the
telecommunications regulatory regime following the guidelines
set out in Chapter 19 of the EU “acquis” for candidate members.
Nonetheless, substantial further efforts are needed to complete
and implement the desired regulatory framework, particularly as
it affects the former government monopoly carrier, Turk Telekom
and the cable companies. A further limiting factor in recent
years has been an overall investment climate characterized by a
high level of uncertainty for most investors, regardless of size
or nationality.Policy recommendations to help accelerate the
deployment of telecommunications technology include a clear
reaffirmation of the government's priorities for the sector, a
reduction in the level of regulatory uncertainty, strengthening
the Board and Staff of the Telecommunications Authority, and
reviewing policies to broaden the scope and decrease the cost of
telecommunication licenses. Read more at:
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