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Technology and regulation are key drivers for telecom growth in emerging economies. Technology facilitates improved services and creates market conducive for growth. The evolution of technology decreases costs and facilitates rapid growth phase that appeals to many industry players. With an increasing number of players, each striving for larger market shares, regulation is critical and necessary to promote growth and harmony in the sector. Regulations ensure that fair practices are adopted by telecom operators in their efforts to increase and maintain market shares.
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Medudula, M.K., Sagar, M., Gandhi, R.P. (2016). Telecom Players, Regulatory Bodies, International Organizations and Regional Telecom Statistics: Global Overview. In: Telecom Management in Emerging Economies. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2749-6_2
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