Lack of legal basis hampering competition in the area of telecommunication connection
Bern, 22.6.2018 - The Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) is unable to organise virtual unbundling because the necessary legislation does not exist. For this reason, ComCom had to reject a corresponding application from Sunrise even though virtual access to the subscriber line could stimulate competition. Within the scope of the ongoing revision of the Federal Telecommunications Act, however, Parliament has the possibility of introducing an obligation to grant technology-neutral and virtual access to the network of a market-dominating operator. This could improve competition and the range of choices for consumers.