PUBLISHED Mobile Operators

A Study on the Efficiency of Global Major Mobile Operators

Choi, J., Park, Y., Kim, Y.
International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management and Applications (2018) : 129-141
Citations 1
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-98881-8_9

Abstract

This study analyzed the efficiency of global major mobile operators and the reason for their efficiency. For this purpose, the financial data of 96 operators in 40 OECD member countries were utilized.

Research Overview

Comprehensive efficiency analysis of 96 mobile operators across 40 OECD countries using Data Envelopment Analysis.

Methodology

  • Sample: 96 mobile operators in OECD countries
  • Method: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
  • Data: Financial and operational metrics

Key Findings

Efficiency Patterns

  • Significant variation across operators
  • Market structure influences efficiency
  • Scale effects in mobile operations

Regional Differences

  • European operators: High technical efficiency
  • Asian operators: Scale efficiency advantages
  • American operators: Mixed performance

Implications

Strategic insights for:

  • Mobile operator management
  • Regulatory policy
  • Market structure analysis
  • Investment decisions

Publication Details

Conference: SERA 2018
Publisher: Springer, Cham
Citations: 1
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-98881-8_9