Access charges in software-based termination monopolies

Nico Steffen, Peter Kroon, Faisal Aman Abbasi and Lukas Wiewiorra

No 514, WIK Discussion Papers from WIK Wissenschaftliches Institut für Infrastruktur und Kommunikationsdienste GmbH

Abstract: Digital platforms and data-driven business models have become integral to today's internet economy. Large technology companies like Apple, Google, Amazon and Microsoft exert control over access to online content, products, services and social interactions through their digital ecosystems and associated gatekeeping power. Within these ecosystems, mobile platforms centred around smartphones, operating systems and app stores play an increasingly pivotal role. The recent introduction of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by the European Union represents a significant development in the regulation of digital platforms and mobile ecosystems. By imposing rules aimed at promoting competition and fair access, the DMA directly motivates an examination of access considerations and pricing structures surrounding digital platforms and app stores. This research report provides an in-depth analysis of the various access modes and stages relevant to apps within dominant digital ecosystems, exploring appropriate remuneration approaches.

Keywords: Digitale Plattform; Mobile Anwendung; Electronic Commerce; Monopol; Netzregulierung; EU-Staaten (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-com, nep-eur, nep-pay and nep-reg
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