[eccr] EU pushes greater internet, telecom competition

EU pushes greater internet, telecom competition
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Europe's incumbent telephone operators could be forced to open up their
lines to rivals looking to offer cheaper, high-speed internet access to
homes and businesses, under an EU proposal announced Wednesday.

The European Commission recommended that EU countries act to force
telephone companies to open networks to competitors, aiming to provide a
needed jolt for internet and some telephone services. The EU sees
widespread broadband as vital for assuring European competitiveness.

Ultimately, the Commission wants regulators to ensure national phone
companies do not hamper competitors' use of their infrastructure when
such access is essential for them to offer high-speed internet or long
distance services.

Yahoo / Reuters - February 12, 2003
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=582&e=5&cid=582&u=/nm/20030
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