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Consultation of draft market analysis decision regarding fixed and mobile call termination
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has analyzed the call termination market (call termination is the facilitation of the establishment of a phone connection). In this draft decision, ACM has established that part of the existing … -
Blog Paul de Bijl: Corporate responsibility goes further than merely not violating the law
Regulation as a delegated responsibility Last year, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force, and on February 17, the Digital Services Act (DSA) went fully in effect, too. The DMA imposes obligations to prevent all-powerful 'gatekeepers' – Alphabet … -
ACM calls on online businesses to check carefully what new DSA rules they must comply with
On 17 February 2024, new rules for providers of online services will come into effect. Starting that date, such providers must comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which is the European regulation that seeks to ensure a safe, predictable, and … -
ACM publishes for consultation its DSA guidelines for providers of online services
The European Union has drawn up new rules for online providers, including the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is aimed at helping create a safe, predictable, and trustworthy online environment. As the regulator-designate, the Netherlands Authority for … -
ACM publishes for consultation the draft guidelines regarding the Digital Services Act (DSA) for providers of online services
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has published for consultation draft guidelines that explain how ACM interprets the rules laid down in the Digital Services Act (DSA). These rules will apply to all providers of online services. … -
ACM: rapid rollout of fiber-optic networks to which various internet providers are admitted will lead to sufficient competition
Thanks to the rollout of fiber-optic connections (also by independent providers), consumers and businesses in the Netherlands are able to choose between more and more high-speed broadband providers at competitive prices. Moreover, the fiber-optic networks … -
ACM: further assessment is needed in areas with high-speed broadband over cable only
The Netherlands Authority for Consumer and Markets (ACM) will assess whether measures are needed to promote competition in areas where people are only able to take out high-speed broadband plans (at least 200 Megabits per second) over the cable network. … -
ACM intensifies its oversight of energy tariffs for consumers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will intensify its oversight of the tariffs for electricity and natural gas for small-scale users. ACM assesses whether such tariffs are reasonable. Tariffs are reasonable if they have been based … -
Pilotage tariffs to increase by 3.03% in 2023
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set the pilotage tariffs for 2023. These tariffs will increase by 3.03% compared with 2022. The tariffs are based on a price-cap calculation. This is the result of new legislation that came … -
ACM recommends improving the protection of consumers and business customers in new Postal Act
In a letter to the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK), the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) expressed its concerns about the bill containing amendments to the Dutch Postal Act. In the letter, ACM recommends …