A PYMNTS Company

E.U.: New broadband guidelines ensure open network, healthy competition

By  |  December 19, 2012

The European Commission has adopted new guidelines for states’ broadband sectors, according to a press release. The guidelines apply to all E.U. member states and their broadband markets in efforts to help those states reach goals of the E.U. Digital Agenda. In a statement made by Commissioner Almunia, the guidelines are promoted as a way “to achieve the right mix between public and private investment” while simultaneously ensuring the sector’s healthy competition. Among other changes listed, the Commission stated that there will be a “reinforcement of open access” that will support open competition between broadband networks. The other guidelines focus on transparency of bodies within the sector including a new guideline that says any new public investments in the market are to fulfill a “step-change” to ensure that investment in existing infrastructure leads to a substantially improved network.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    Full Content: European Commission

    Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.