List of figures x List of tables xiii Preface xv List of abbreviations and acronyms xvi 1 Introduction 1 1.1 A new and fast-growing industry 1 1.2 Business strategies for firms 5 1.3 Radio spectrum availability as a key determinant for market structure 6 2 Stylised features of the mobile telecommunications industry 9 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 Some technology history 10 2.3 Characteristics of alternative cellular systems 22