Abstract

This thesis explores the implications of the debate on net neutrality on telecommunication policy in Egypt. I argue that consumer welfare should be the main determining factor of the effects of net neutrality obligations on the telecom sector. Consumer welfare must remain the focus of any regulator while applying net neutrality obligations. Consumers in any telecom market care about three elements, namely, prices, quality and speed of the internet, and openness and accessibility of the content available over the internet. Meanwhile, the main controllers of the telecom market are torn between preserving the nature of the internet and their own best interests. Since, the Egyptian telecom market has its unique structure and main key players, this paper proposes an implementation strategy for net neutrality obligations to be met in the Egyptian market for the consumers best interests.

School

School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Department

Law Department

Degree Name

LLM in International and Comparative Law

Graduation Date

Winter 1-1-2020

Submission Date

1-1-2020

First Advisor

Sayed, Hani

Committee Member 1

Ali, Dalia

Committee Member 2

Skouteris, Thomas

Extent

61 leaves

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval

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