Deutsche Telekom (DT) on Tues. defended its proposal to raise the...
Deutsche Telekom (DT) on Tues. defended its proposal to raise the monthly rate it charges competitors to access its unbundled local loops. Last week, the incumbent telco asked the Regulatory Authority for Telecoms & Post (RegTP) to approve a…
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new nationwide fee of 17.40 ($22.62), a significant change from the current rate of 11.80 ($15.42) (CD Feb 22 p6). This is the 3rd time DT has sought the increase, a spokesman said. Using its own price-setting methodology, RegTP turned down requests in 2001 and 2003, he said, but the fact the telco has consistently asked for the same amount shows prices are stable. RegTP has said it will decide DT’s request in about 10 weeks, the spokesman said. Meanwhile, another rival weighed in on the request. “We are not amused,” said a spokesman for alternative telco Versatel. DT’s request has nothing to do with its actual costs, he said.