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
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
ACM to deregulate leased lines in the Netherlands
Dutch regulator authorises KPN to switch to IP interconnection
Dutch 5G auction raises €1.23bn
Dutch regulator to be given more powers over fixed telecoms regulation
An amendment to the Telecommunications Act will allow the ACM to impose access obligations when there is a barrier to replicability.
Dutch court overturns joint dominance in wholesale broadband
The court annulled the ACM’s analysis of Markets 3a and 3b, which means KPN and Vodafone Ziggo are now exempt from access obligations.
