The telecommunication industry of United Canava is primarily dominated by three large firms: AD Telecom Inc.,Mystic Telecom Corp.,and Total Talk Inc.Instead of cutting prices competitively,these firms have resorted to non-price competition through branding and product differentiation.Which of the following industry competitive structures are these companies most likely in?

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These companies are most likely in an oligopolistic industry, which is consolidated with few (large) firms, differentiated products, high barriers to entry, and some degree of pricing power. In oligopoly, non-price competition is the preferred mode of competition.

The Telecommunication Industry of United Canava Is Primarily Dominated by Three