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January 17, 2023: Citing a study conducted by Aetha Consulting, 1&1 says there is adequate spectrum for the operation of the four networks and wants it to be fairly distributed. “All low-band frequencies in particular are in the hands of the incumbent network operators. Only one-third of the low-band frequencies will become free at the end of 2025 when the 800 MHz frequencies become available. In effect, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and Telefónica will in any case have unrestricted access to the other two-thirds in the 700 and 900 MHz ranges until 2034 as a minimum. If 1&1 were to be excluded from the frequency allocation, we would be blocked for many years and would not be able to operate our network competitively,” Ralph Dommermuth said. “If we are treated fairly, we are also open to alternative procedures for frequency allocation – including the extension of frequency rights." 1&1 suggests the inclusion of the less used 700 and 900 MHz in the award process to eliminate expensive bidding wars. 1&1 seems to want the three incumbent operators to relinquish 20 MHz of the low-band frequencies to them<ref>https://www.eqs-news.com/news/corporate/study-on-the-frequency-situation-on-the-german-mobile-communications-market-shows-adequate-spectrum-for-the-operation-of-four-networks-remains-available/1977933</ref>. | |||
December 14, 2023: While presenting the 2023 Telecommunication report<ref>https://www.monopolkommission.de/images/PDF/SG/13sg_telekommunikation_volltext.pdf</ref>, the Monopolis Commission said it wants the network frequencies to be extended by a maximum of three years saying an extension by five years as proposed by the Federal Network Agency would be a “major disadvantage” for 1&1. To compensate for the disadvantage associated with this three-year extension, the Monopolis Commission recommends that the three established operators be obliged to grant 1&1 access to their network on a non-discriminatory basis and that 1&1’s concerns be “taken into account.”<ref>https://www.heise.de/news/Netze-1-1-braucht-eine-Chance-im-Mobilfunkmarkt-9573751.html</ref> The Monopolis Commission only plays a secondary role as an advisor to the government<ref>https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/handynetze-monopolkommission-fuer-verzicht-auf-mobilfunkauktion-19381513.html</ref>. | December 14, 2023: While presenting the 2023 Telecommunication report<ref>https://www.monopolkommission.de/images/PDF/SG/13sg_telekommunikation_volltext.pdf</ref>, the Monopolis Commission said it wants the network frequencies to be extended by a maximum of three years saying an extension by five years as proposed by the Federal Network Agency would be a “major disadvantage” for 1&1. To compensate for the disadvantage associated with this three-year extension, the Monopolis Commission recommends that the three established operators be obliged to grant 1&1 access to their network on a non-discriminatory basis and that 1&1’s concerns be “taken into account.”<ref>https://www.heise.de/news/Netze-1-1-braucht-eine-Chance-im-Mobilfunkmarkt-9573751.html</ref> The Monopolis Commission only plays a secondary role as an advisor to the government<ref>https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/handynetze-monopolkommission-fuer-verzicht-auf-mobilfunkauktion-19381513.html</ref>. | ||