| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/01/1778 (10.12.01) |
| Publication Date | 10/12/2001 |
| Content Type | News |
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A working document published by the European Commission's services on 10 December 2001 on the performance of industries providing services of general economic interest (telecommunications, energy, post and transport) concludes that prices have fallen but that consumer satisfaction remains limited. Former monopoly service providers retain high market shares. It is not possible, so far, to assess the long-term impact of liberalisation on services of general interest. But, on the basis of available information, liberalisation seems to have had a positive net impact on overall market performance, and on the affordability of universal services, while the provision of these services has not been adversely affected. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/01/1778&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
