Sample Table from Latvia (circa 1999)
constructed by Klevitsky & Paradise
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| Public telecommunication network | Monopoly | Lattelekom (Telecommunications Law) |
| Local networks for voice telephony | Monopoly | Lattelekom (Telecommunications Law) |
| Leased Lines | Monopoly | Lattelekom (Telecommunications Law) |
| Alternative Infrastructure (railways, utilities, highways, etc.) | Not permitted to provide public services | Latvian Railway, State Radio & TV Center, Latvenergo, etc. |
| Broadcasting and cable TV | Fully liberalized market | Up to 100 radio, TV, and cable TV providers, mostly small local ones. |
| Voice Telephony | ||
| Local communication | Monopoly | Lattelekom (Telecommunications Law) |
| Domestic long-distance | Monopoly | Lattelekom (Telecommunications Law) |
| International communication | Monopoly | Lattelekom (Telecommunications Law) |
| Provision of voice services to cosed user groups | Monopoly | Lattelekom (Telecommunications Law) |
| Mobile Communication | ||
| Analog | Monopoly | LMT |
| GSM digital | Partially liberalized market | LMT and Baltcom GSM |
| DCS 1800 digital | Partially liberalized market | LMT and Baltcom GSM |
| Paging | Open market | Two operators (Info, Baltcom) |
| Satellite communications | Partially liberalized market | Lattetelekom (Eutelsat) |
| Data Transmissions | Fully liberalized market | TCP/IP and X.25 services |
| Value Added Services | Fully liberalized market | Up to 50-60 private companies |
| Internet Service Provision | Fully liberalized market | 23 ISP |
| Equipment Provision | Fully liberalized market | More than 100 private companies |
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