Telecommunication Laws in Europe: Law and Regulation of Electronic Communications in Europe (Sixth Edition)

Essential reading for all lawyers and non-legal executives involved in telecom, information technology, and media, this reference book provides a comprehensive up-to-date overview of telecommunications regulation and law in Europe. It describes and analyzes the regulatory environment under EU law, the laws of all EU Member States, and the law of the seven non-EU Member States. Setting out the rights and obligations of communications operators, this practical and authoritative resource highlights the opportunities and risks associated with implementing any major project within the European communications sector. Written on a country-by-country basis, each chapter in this sixth edition is presented by an industry expert of the respective country, offering an in-depth country-specific overview of the relevant laws and regulations. Each chapter covers: market * legal structure * regulation of networks and services * access and interconnection * control of anti-competitive behavior * consumer protection * data protection * access to property and rights of way * equipment approval * enforcement * remedies * convergence.