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The number of available dedicated mobile-phone codes keeps falling
Pressure on 06-numbers in the Netherlands will continue to be considerable over the next few years (in the Netherlands, mobile phones are assigned 06-numbers). The number of 06-numbers that have been assigned keeps on rising, and is currently at over 54.5 … -
ACM reminds rental agencies and students of new rules on agency fees
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has reminded a large number of rental agencies of the new rules that came into force on July 1, 2016, regarding agency fees when agencies represent both the lessees and the lessors. Since July 1, … -
ACM to consumers: report dating sites that use fake profiles
ConsuWijzer, the consumer information portal operated by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), is calling on consumers to report online dating services that use fake profiles. These are profiles of candidates that, in fact, do not … -
ACM will examine Fox’ broadcasting rights for Eredivisie matches
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will be closely examining the conditions that FOX/Eredivisie Media and Marketing C.V. (Fox) has attached to the sale of the broadcasting rights for live matches of the Eredivisie, which is the top … -
ACM certifies TenneT as operator of the offshore grid
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has certified transmission system operator TenneT as the operator of the offshore grid. ACM has completed the certification process relatively quickly, which means that the Dutch Minister of … -
ACM welcomes public-transport pilot with touching on and off once
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has not identified any major anticompetitive risks with regard to the pilot project where passengers on a regional rail line in the eastern part of the Netherlands are able to touch on and touch … -
Less regulation in the market for fixed telephony
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will cease to carry out part of its regulatory activities with regard to fixed telephony. The reason behind this decision is that none of the market participants have a strong position any more, …