In relation to mobile phone networks predatory roaming  1. Why is the roaming market in EEA ripe for collusion? 2. What is the nature of the barriers to entry in the market? 3. Why it is easy for the operators to exploit consumers?

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In relation to mobile phone networks predatory roaming 

1. Why is the roaming market in EEA ripe for collusion?

2. What is the nature of the barriers to entry in the market?

3. Why it is easy for the operators to exploit consumers?

4. If the commission does not take action, do you think it is likely that rates will fall much in the future?

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