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ACM Telecom Monitor: availability of fiber-optic is unequally distributed across the Netherlands
The availability of fiber-optic is unequally distributed across the Netherlands. In relatively sparsely-populated regions such as the southern province of Zeeland, the northeast of the northern province of Groningen, and the southernmost area of the … -
ACM publishes draft guidelines regarding the rules for online platforms and search engines
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has published draft guidelines in which ACM explains how it interprets the transparency rules of the Platform-to-Business Regulation. The draft guidelines explain what information providers of … -
ACM publishes draft guidelines regarding the rules for online platforms and search engines
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has published draft guidelines in which ACM explains how it interprets the transparency rules of the Platform-to-Business Regulation. The draft guidelines explain what information providers of … -
Market study into cloud services
ACM has conducted a market study into whether the market for cloud services is functioning properly, and whether there are any risks to prices, quality, and innovation with regard to cloud services, possibly caused by market structures or by the practices … -
ACM sets lower access tariffs for KPN and Glaspoort for promoting fast internet
Dutch telecom operator KPN and fiber-optic company Glaspoort have submitted new and improved proposals for tariffs and conditions for access to their fiber-optic networks. That access is meant for broadband providers without networks of their own. The … -
ACM Telecom Monitor for Q1 2022: over 7 million bundles with combined telecom services
In the first quarter of 2022, there were over 7 million bundles that combine telephony, broadband and/or television services. Among those consumers that opt for bundles, more consumers than a year ago say that discounts are the primary reason for choosing … -
ACM: no major obstacles in the market for antenna sites at this point
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) currently does not see any major obstacles in the market for antenna sites (or cell towers) as a whole. However, some specific problems may occur, but, after an amendment to the Dutch … -
ACM: staying extra alert to businesses taking advantage of current market conditions
The effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, among other current events, have been felt by economies across the globe. Markets that the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) oversees have thus been affected, too. The high prices for … -
ACM: zero-rating services are not allowed under the Open Internet Regulation
Zero-rating services are not allowed if a distinction is made on the basis of types of data traffic categories. Zero-rating means that providers do not charge anything for data traffic involving certain types of content or applications. The European … -
2021-2022 Annual Report on Net Neutrality
Each year, ACM publishes a report regarding its enforcement of the net neutrality regulation (EU Regulation 2015/2120). This annual report covers the period from April 30, 2021 through April 30, 2022, and includes an overview of next year’s key …