The regulator found that adoption of streaming-based video services, and the convergence of audiovisual markets, was dependent on local network development
Netherlands: KPN’s acquisition of quad-play operator will require commitments
The deal would further cut the market share of independent MVNOs, while strengthening the incumbent’s position in the low-cost segment
Netherlands: Wholesale local access market left unregulated
The ACM will be monitoring KPN and Glaspoort’s network access commitments, which may have helped save VodafoneZiggo from new regulation
Cloudbusting: Hyperscalers come under increasing regulatory scrutiny
France, the Netherlands and the UK have all announced reviews of competition in the cloud market, but will their investigations identify concerns?
Promoting competition between cloud providers
Proposed amendments by the Netherlands to the EU’s Data Act could support interoperability, although some provisions could see lengthy negotiations
Negotiating lower wholesale fibre prices in the Netherlands
By accepting a voluntary commitment from KPN the regulator hopes to avoid future legal challenges, but access seekers aren’t thrilled
T-Mobile takes KPN to court over copper phase-out in the Netherlands
There are signs that KPN’s competitors would struggle without a regulated migration offer. It is likely that the ACM will end uncertainty by issuing new rules next year
Mobile network sharing guidelines approved in the Netherlands
The ACM sets out the conditions under which operators can collaborate for more efficient rollout of mobile networks
Dutch regulator sees potential harms associated with paid search rankings
The ACM’s study into paid ranking mirrors the findings of the UK competition authority’s recent algorithms paper.
Dutch regulator strengthens online consumer rights
Online platforms will have to adopt transparency and organisational measures to ensure businesses comply with consumer law.
