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== Developments == | == Developments == | ||
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>. | |||
September 13, 2023: BNetzA considers extending usage rights for spectrum in the bands of 800 MHz, 1 800 MHz and 2 600 MHz that are due to expire in 2026. BNetZa wants to reasign these frequencies five years later together with frequencies due to expire in 2033. "Our primary objectives are improving coverage for all consumers and boosting competition. We are considering extending the current usage rights with the aim of providing sufficient planning and investment certainty in the short term," said Klaus Müller, Bundesnetzagentur President. "We want to place better mobile coverage in rural areas at the centre of our requirements. A specific coverage obligation for sparsely populated regions is intended to promote equal living conditions in urban and rural areas." He added: "We also want to strengthen competition for the benefit of consumers and are presenting guidelines for this for discussion."The extended usage rights will carry obligations which include providing coverage of at least 100 Mbps for at least 98% of households in sparsely populated areas, provision of coverage with a transmission rate of at least 100 Mbps for all major roads and coverage with at least 50 Mbps for all minor roads and inland waterways, and national roaming in the form of a negotiation requirement. Comments on this interim decision should be submitted by November 6, 2023<ref>https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/EN/2023/20230913_Mobilfunk.html</ref>. | September 13, 2023: BNetzA considers extending usage rights for spectrum in the bands of 800 MHz, 1 800 MHz and 2 600 MHz that are due to expire in 2026. BNetZa wants to reasign these frequencies five years later together with frequencies due to expire in 2033. "Our primary objectives are improving coverage for all consumers and boosting competition. We are considering extending the current usage rights with the aim of providing sufficient planning and investment certainty in the short term," said Klaus Müller, Bundesnetzagentur President. "We want to place better mobile coverage in rural areas at the centre of our requirements. A specific coverage obligation for sparsely populated regions is intended to promote equal living conditions in urban and rural areas." He added: "We also want to strengthen competition for the benefit of consumers and are presenting guidelines for this for discussion."The extended usage rights will carry obligations which include providing coverage of at least 100 Mbps for at least 98% of households in sparsely populated areas, provision of coverage with a transmission rate of at least 100 Mbps for all major roads and coverage with at least 50 Mbps for all minor roads and inland waterways, and national roaming in the form of a negotiation requirement. Comments on this interim decision should be submitted by November 6, 2023<ref>https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/EN/2023/20230913_Mobilfunk.html</ref>. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||