Yesterday, European Court of Justice (EJC) added the latest chapter in the surreal dispute [1] between DT and german regulator on the one side and the European Commission on the other about the effective grant of regulation holidays to the german incumbent.
It all started back in the 2006 when the german watchdog took the bold, off-the-charts decision (if you consider the EU related legislation and strategic guidelines) to relaxe regulation to encourage incumbent’s investments in next genreation networks. EC responded to that by requiring from the german state to not endorse in preferential treatment rulings and that any decision made be supported by detailed and thorough market analysis.
The decision of the European Court of Justice stands in favor to EC claims and asks the german government to comply. You can read more at EurActiv.com.
I am really keen to know if as of now the german regulator’s decision has effectively encouraged large scale investments by DT and at what extent it may have increased coverage and take-up of high-speed broadband in the country. If anyone cares to share the know and how is more than welcome to do so!
[1] Surrealist works feature the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur.
