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Affordability of Communications Services
(2016)
  • Reza Rajabiun
  • David Ellis
  • Catherine Middleton
Abstract
This report provides a review of research on affordability of access to communications services. The report documents several different approaches to defining affordability in the communications industries; identifies private sector strategies and public policy instruments available for enhancing affordability; and analyzes the trade-offs policymakers must consider in utilizing various policy instruments for achieving affordability objectives. The report highlights analytical approaches and practices best suited for use in the Canadian communications industries, including recommendations on how to define affordability and appropriate indicators for evaluating how it evolves.
Keywords
  • Internet access,
  • affordability,
  • policy design
Publication Date
2016
Citation Information
Rajabiun, R., Ellis, D. & Middleton, C. (2016). Literature Review: Affordability of Communications Services. Report for the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).