German regulator BNetzA Wed. ordered Deutsche Telekom (DT) to off...
German regulator BNetzA Wed. ordered Deutsche Telekom (DT) to offer rivals unbundled bitstream access, but set no rates for the services. The move seems to cover standalone bitstream access, meaning competitors could offer DSL apart from phone services, as…
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the EC mandated in a recent letter to the regulator, said attorney Axel Spies. He represents the German Competitive Carriers Assn. (VATM), which hopes the incumbent will “present a standard offer without delay” for the service and not continue to “drag its feet,” Spies said. Access fees must be consistent with existing tariffs and “allow all interested parties to implement their business models,” Spies said. BNetzA Pres. Matthias Kurth said the decision will give customers a better choice in high-quality and cost-saving broadband offers and boost broadband penetration in Germany. BNetZA is expected to rule on rates in the next 10 weeks, VATM said.