The analysis revealed that in these localities, Digi Romania is either the sole provider or holds a market share exceeding 70%, raising concerns about potential abuse of market power.
Specifically, 5,702 of these locations have only one provider (Digi Romania), 522 have two providers, and a mere 64 have at least three providers. These localities are home to 5.3 million residents within 2.02 million households.
To ensure effective competition, ANCOM proposes imposing a series of obligations on Digi Romania:
- Mandating Digi Romania to grant third-party access to its infrastructure under equitable and non-discriminatory conditions.
- Requiring the publication of a reference offer for access to the local loop and equivalent services (VULA).
- Establishing fair tariffs for network access to foster a balanced competitive environment.
In a statement, ANCOM said these measures are crucial to prevent anti-competitive practices such as refusal to grant network access or the imposition of inflated tariffs, which ultimately harm consumers by limiting choice and increasing costs.
