Terminating 2G Service in Korea: Policy Issues and Suggestions

Kwon, Namhoon; Kwon, Youngsun

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Terminating 2G Service in Korea: Policy Issues and Suggestions

International Telecommunications Policy Review, Vol. 21, No. 1, 2014, pp.1-26

26 Pages Posted: 1 Apr 2014 Last revised: 23 Mar 2015

See all articles by Namhoon Kwon

Youngsun Kwon

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

Date Written: March 31, 2014

Abstract

KT, one of Korea’s mobile network operators, terminated 2G service completely as of March 19, 2012. In this paper we explore diverse issues associated with this service termination, including conflicting interests observed in legal disputes. We then propose policy suggestions to facilitate mobile network operators’ smooth transition to advanced mobile communications services while protecting subscriber benefits. As other mobile network operators in Korea and worldwide are, or will soon be, facing similar issues, this study should serve as a useful reference for mobile network operators and telecommunication regulators.

Keywords: Termination; 2G; Mobile communication; Compensations; Holdout; Korea

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Kwon, Namhoon and Kwon, Youngsun, Terminating 2G Service in Korea: Policy Issues and Suggestions (March 31, 2014). International Telecommunications Policy Review, Vol. 21, No. 1, 2014, pp.1-26, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2418848