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December | December 14, 2023: While presenting the 2023 Telecommunication report<ref>https://www.monopolkommission.de/images/PDF/SG/13sg_telekommunikation_volltext.pdf</ref>, the Monopolis Commission said it wants the network frequencies to be extended by a maximum of three years saying an extension by five years as proposed by the Federal Network Agency would be a “major disadvantage” for 1&1. To compensate for the disadvantage associated with this three-year extension, the Monopolis Commission recommends that the three established operators be obliged to grant 1&1 access to their network on a non-discriminatory basis and that 1&1’s concerns be “taken into account.”<ref>https://www.heise.de/news/Netze-1-1-braucht-eine-Chance-im-Mobilfunkmarkt-9573751.html</ref> The Monopolis Commission only plays a secondary role as an advisor to the government<ref>https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/handynetze-monopolkommission-fuer-verzicht-auf-mobilfunkauktion-19381513.html</ref>. | ||
November 9, 2023: In a position paper, the Federal Cartel Office has opposed the possible extension of frequency (800 MHz, 1,800 MHz and 2,600 MHz) usage rights, citing such extension will negatively affect competition by limiting 1&1’s network expansion. “This means that 1&1 would not only remain extremely dependent on national roaming services from other network operators during this period. Investments already made in infrastructure would also be devalued, and further network expansion without its own frequencies would be economically pointless,” the statement said. The Cartel Office seems pleased with 1&1’s network progress. “Overall, from our point of view, it is pleasing that the intended 1&1’s network launch has become increasingly more concrete since the frequency was awarded in 2019, despite generally difficult economic circumstances and delays,” the statement pointed out<ref>https://www.bundeskartellamt.de/SharedDocs/Publikation/DE/Stellungnahmen/Stellungnahme_Konsultation_BNetzA.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=4</ref>. However, its position is secondary, meaning the Network Agency has the final say though its opinions will be given weight<ref>https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/1-1-AG-435990/news/Cartel-office-jumps-to-the-aid-of-mobile-operator-1-1-45280774/</ref>. | November 9, 2023: In a position paper, the Federal Cartel Office has opposed the possible extension of frequency (800 MHz, 1,800 MHz and 2,600 MHz) usage rights, citing such extension will negatively affect competition by limiting 1&1’s network expansion. “This means that 1&1 would not only remain extremely dependent on national roaming services from other network operators during this period. Investments already made in infrastructure would also be devalued, and further network expansion without its own frequencies would be economically pointless,” the statement said. The Cartel Office seems pleased with 1&1’s network progress. “Overall, from our point of view, it is pleasing that the intended 1&1’s network launch has become increasingly more concrete since the frequency was awarded in 2019, despite generally difficult economic circumstances and delays,” the statement pointed out<ref>https://www.bundeskartellamt.de/SharedDocs/Publikation/DE/Stellungnahmen/Stellungnahme_Konsultation_BNetzA.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=4</ref>. However, its position is secondary, meaning the Network Agency has the final say though its opinions will be given weight<ref>https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/1-1-AG-435990/news/Cartel-office-jumps-to-the-aid-of-mobile-operator-1-1-45280774/</ref>. | ||