2021 Telecommunications Sector Report
The Monopolies Commission makes recommendations on how competition at the network and service levels can be enhanced for the benefit of end users. Competition is undergoing radical change at several levels: at the network level, the fixed-line sector is set to see a migration from copper to fibre-optic networks, whilst in the mobile sector, a spectrum allocation process is due to take place that will set the course for competition. At the service level, the amendment to the Telecommunications Act (TKG) has created a new legal framework for so-called over-the-top (OTT) communication services such as WhatsApp or Threema, which are now included in the regulatory framework as interpersonal telecommunications services.
The commitment model may slow down the migration process as a whole, thereby distorting competition to the detriment of smaller fibre-optic network operators.
Episode 4: Telecommunications 2021 – Competition in a State of Upheaval
Jürgen Kühling and Elif Senel discuss the findings of the 2021 Telecommunications Sector Report on our Cast4Competition podcast.