This paper discusses possible remedies in the three mobile telephony markets defined in the EC Recommendation. For each market, the nature of the problem is first described, followed by the understanding of the potential market failures associated to that market. Finally, the optimal approach that maximises welfare is outlined and various remedies are assessed against this benchmark.
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