This article covers telecommunications in Sweden. == Telecommunications == Sweden liberalized its telecommunications industry starting in 1980s and being formally liberalized in 1993.
The processes that went about resulting in the liberalization of the telecommunications’ industry can be structured into three phases: “Phase 1 of monopoly to Phase 2 with a mix of monopoly and competition to a “mature” Phase 3 with extensive competition”. Phase 1 Started in 1980 with a parliamentary decision to open the market for terminals attached to the public network.
In fact, in 1987 the Director General of Televerket in his speech stated that he wanted the liberalization process to be completed. This initiative brings about the Telecommunication act effective on 1 July 1993 which was the first significant liberalization effect.
Previously Televerket, a dominant telephone company in Sweden had sole right to attach equipment to the public network. Televerket creates a subsidiary called the Swedish Telecom International in 1989 to compete for international customers. Telia asks the government to become a limited liability company in 1990 and the government transforms Televerket into a public company by selling some shares.
Previously Televerket, a dominant telephone company in Sweden had sole right to attach equipment to the public network. Televerket creates a subsidiary called the Swedish Telecom International in 1989 to compete for international customers. Telia asks the government to become a limited liability company in 1990 and the government transforms Televerket into a public company by selling some shares.
“In 1993 the new company Telia AB was formed and a new Telecommunications Act was launched”. At this point the government has an indirect control over the company, wants to promote market competition, and does not want to hinder the support “for Televerket’s growth strategies”. Televerket moves from just being a national operator to also being the national regulation body till 1992.
This article covers telecommunications in Sweden. == Telecommunications == Sweden liberalized its telecommunications industry starting in 1980s and being formally liberalized in 1993.
In fact, in 1987 the Director General of Televerket in his speech stated that he wanted the liberalization process to be completed. This initiative brings about the Telecommunication act effective on 1 July 1993 which was the first significant liberalization effect.
“In 1993 the new company Telia AB was formed and a new Telecommunications Act was launched”. At this point the government has an indirect control over the company, wants to promote market competition, and does not want to hinder the support “for Televerket’s growth strategies”. Televerket moves from just being a national operator to also being the national regulation body till 1992.
Before the Telecommunications Act of 1993, the parastatal, could dictate its own terms, but after 1993, Telia was told to negotiate with companies seeking interconnection. Phase 3 During the period of 1993-2000 there is rise in competition with legislation of the regulatory body being changed several times.
This was three years ahead of USA and five years before the European common policy introduced in January 1998 allowed for an open and competitive telecommunication market.
In the case of the POTS, Telia in 2000 still held monopoly in the fixed-line access market.
Since most communications in Sweden pass through its borders at one point or another, this monitoring in practice affects most traffic within Sweden as well. == See also == Culture of Sweden List of Swedish newspapers List of Swedish television channels List of Swedish companies List of Swedes National Defence Radio Establishment Telia Sonera Sveriges Television Government agencies in Sweden == References == Notes Bibliography CIA World Factbook 2010 ==External links== Telecoms Sweden
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