Abstract In this paper, we analyse the effect of cable networks on fibre to the x (FTTx) network expansions by drawing on data from a sample of 28 European countries spanning the period 2011 to 2017. We find that there is a negative relationship between cable network coverage and FTTx network expansion. This restraining effect associated with cable networks contradicts the current regulatory regime, which is primarily designed to enable effective competition against the incumbent on copper- and fibre-based infrastructure. Therefore, our analysis is a crucial first step to design a sound regulatory and competitive framework to achieve the ambitious broadband targets set by the European Commission and national governments. Most importantly, we conclude that public policy makers should assess broadband markets distinctly for cable and non-cable regions to reflect the competition dynamics between cable operators and operators investing in FTTx networks.

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有线网络对欧洲 FTTx 部署的竞争影响

摘要 在本文中，我们利用 2011 年至 2017 年期间 28 个欧洲国家的样本数据，分析了电缆网络对光纤到 x (FTTx) 网络扩展的影响。网络覆盖和FTTx网络扩展。这种与有线网络相关的限制作用与当前的监管制度相矛盾，现行监管制度的主要目的是与现有的基于铜缆和光纤的基础设施进行有效竞争。因此，我们的分析是设计健全的监管和竞争框架以实现欧盟委员会和各国政府设定的雄心勃勃的宽带目标的关键第一步。最重要的是，