2023-07-06 03:51:34
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The fiber optic soap opera featuring Swisscom might end once more this year, according to the Competition Commission (COMCO). The procedure once morest the former monopolist would be quite advanced according to Patrik Ducrey, his boss, interviewed by the AWP press agency.
As a reminder, at the end of 2020, proceedings were opened once morest Swisscom, which had reviewed the construction technology of its fiber optic network for technological and financial reasons. Some competitors had then howled at the distortion of competition and the abuse of a dominant position.
Turnaround in sight
Despite various attempts by Swisscom to offer other technical solutions, its competitors have stuck to their guns. It must be said that for years Swisscom had argued for the need to lay four fibers even in the living room of individuals… Its reversal of strategy seemed incomprehensible.
In April, Swisscom had caused the surprise. He had emailed various internet service providers discussing the transformation of approximately half a million fiber optic connections from the single-fiber point-to-multipoint (P2MP) model to a four-fiber model ( P2P), as required by COMCO.
A glimmer of hope?
With the arrival of the new CEO Christoph Aeschlimann, Swisscom is trying to regularize its relations with the market and to comply with the expectations of 2023. Obviously, a certain transparency has replaced an arrogance which has become unbreathable in recent years. Will that be enough?
After COMCO’s decision on this case, Swisscom will be able to take a position. Normally, a period of one month is given, but in the event of an extension, it will be necessary to count on regarding three more. “It is possible that the procedure will be completed this year,” said Swiss lawyer Patrik Ducrey, Director of COMCO, however. quoted by AWP.
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