[Source: broadbandtvnews]
Mobistar, the second largest of
Belgium's three mobile telecommunications operators, has commenced operational
testing of its internet and digital TV services on cable.
The first users will be recruited among Mobistar
customers in the Charleroi borough. The test zone will progressively be
extended to other cities. Commercial launch date will be defined once
operational and internet and TV services wholesale price conditions will have
been improved by the regulators to allow new entrants to enter the market in a
profitable way and in benefit of the consumer.
Since the beginning of 2014, Mobistar has developed
internet and TV services that are based on the cable television regulation of
the cable market, making it possible for alterative operators to access the
network of cable operators. After this first development phase, Mobistar tested
its internet and TV offer with a hundred members of its own personnel during
several months. The first external users will be recruited soon from amongst
its customers. Mobistar has chosen Charleroi for starting these tests. Other
cities will follow in the future.
As provided for in the regulatory framework defined
by the regulators, Mobistar buys its “wholesale” services for the access to the
network of cable operators to be able to offer its internet services and TV.
Operational conditions and pricing of these services defined by this framework
must permit a profitable entry of Mobistar into the internet and TV market (one
of the conditions desired by the European Commission) while at the same time
offering an attractive price for consumers.
These conditions are not yet fulfilled. That is why
Mobistar has initiated an appeal proceeding against the decision on the
wholesale prices defined by the regulators. Mobistar reiterates and insists
vis-à-vis the regulators that these conditions must be rapidly improved in
order to permit new entrant to enter the market in a profitable way and at the
benefit of the consumer.
Mobistar will define the date of commercial launch
based on the results of the tests and when the operational and wholesale
internet and television services rates conditions will have been clarified by
regulators.
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