Moving beyond technology frontiers. Legitimacy of local 5G and 6G mobile communication networks: an ecosystem and business model perspective to regulation

Thesis event information

Date and time of the thesis defence

Place of the thesis defence

Linnanmaa, L5

Topic of the dissertation

Moving beyond technology frontiers. Legitimacy of local 5G and 6G mobile communication networks: an ecosystem and business model perspective to regulation

Doctoral candidate

MSc in Law Oxana Gisca

Faculty and unit

University of Oulu Graduate School, Oulu Business School, Martti Ahtisaari Institute

Subject of study

Economics and Business Management

Opponent

Professor Matti Mäntymäki, University of Turku

Custos

Professor Petri Ahokangas, University of Oulu

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Legitimacy of local 5G and 6G mobile communication networks: an ecosystem and business model perspective to regulation

This exploratory and future-oriented research aims to understand the impact of regulation on legitimacy in the context of emerging local 5G/6G mobile communication networks business. Applying a combined ecosystem and business model perspective as a lens to focus on regulation and legitimacy, this research provides a unique perspective on future mobile communications, contributing to ecosystem and business model, regulation, and legitimacy literature.

The research approach is qualitative and combines document analysis and semi-structured interviews. A new conceptual framework is proposed for understanding the impact of regulation on legitimacy in the context of local 5G/6G networks business with an ecosystem and business model perspective.

The research identifies regulatory themes which are relevant for the context and presents legitimacy antecedents and outcomes. Three theoretical contributions are presented. First, a combined ecosystem and business model approach helps frame and identify regulatory themes relevant for achieving legitimacy. Second, regulation is an enabler for emerging business models and ecosystems and is foundational for their legitimacy. Third, the business model and ecosystem perspectives introduce antecedents and outcomes thinking to regulation and legitimacy.

The presented results of the research provide insights for policymakers and managers into how the combined ecosystem and business model approach helps to frame areas that necessitate regulation. The research highlights a set of relevant regulation challenges that need further consideration, in the research context. In addition, this research brings forth implications for practice by presenting regulatory provisions relevant to local 5G/6G mobile communication networks business.
Last updated: 28.10.2024