Press Release: European Commission halts German plans to set fixed termination rates 3-times above EU-average

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Series Details IP/13/311 (08.04.13)
Publication Date 08/04/2013
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The European Commission has blocked a proposal by the German Telecoms Regulator (BNetzA) to set fixed termination rates three times (300%) higher than the average of countries which follow the recommended approach set out in EU telecoms rules. Termination rates are the rates telecoms networks charge each other to deliver calls between networks, and each operator has market power over access to customers on its own network. These costs are ultimately passed on to consumers and businesses.

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EurActiv, 09.04.13: EU blocks German plan for higher fixed phone rates http://www.euractiv.com/infosociety/eu-blocks-german-plan-higher-fix-news-518961
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