A PYMNTS Company

Swiss Watchdog Probes Swisscom’s Fibre Optics

By  |  December 17, 2020

Switzerland’s competition commission (COMCO) has opened an investigation into telecom provider Swisscom, ordering immediate precautionary measures to allow competitors access to networks during its fiber-optic expansion.

    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.

    Swisscom is expanding its fiber-optic home network, aiming to double the number of connections by 2025 to reach a further 1.5 million households and businesses in the small country.

    COMCO on Thursday, December 17, stated that Swisscom’s expansion risked excluding other participants from the market that could amount to misuse of its market-leading position.

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