Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000362/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Eero Heinäluoma (S&D)
EU and Member State regulation and competition policy in the telecommunications sector has enabled a plurality of players to operate in the market, contributing to relatively low consumer prices and encouraging innovation, for example in Finland. This has benefited consumers and small businesses.
The significant market power (SMP) obligations imposed by national regulatory authorities on major telecommunications operators, for example in Finland, have proven an effective solution for ensuring a competitive market. The SMP decisions have required larger operators to lease their networks at reasonable prices to smaller operators, bringing more consumer choice, innovation and competitive internet services to consumers and businesses.
- 1.How does the Commission plan to encourage new investments in 5G, 6G and high-speed fibre networks while preserving market competition, including market access for small businesses, to enable consumer choice and relatively affordable prices?
- 2.Does the Commission agree that SMP obligations are important in the telecommunications market and should be preserved?
- 3.Is the Commission ready to defend the rights of smaller market players and maintain the obligation for major telecommunications companies to lease their networks to other industry players, including in Finland?
Submitted: 27.1.2025