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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Brussels, 20.2.2006
SEC(2006)193
VOLUME II
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT
ANNEX TO THE
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL,
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND
SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS
EUROPEAN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULATION AND
MARKETS 2005 (11TH REPORT)
{COM(2006)68 final}
11th Report on the Implementation of the Telecommunications Regulatory Package – 2005 Staff Working Paper - Vol. 2
CORRIGENDUM
Figure 27
EU25 average fixed-to-mobile interconnection charges in the national interconnection market
12.63
13.80
12.18
16.42
13.81
14.75
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
July 2004 October 2005
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
SMP operators Non-SMP operators All operators
Data for EU25 average have changed due to the revision of the IC rates in FR and PT. Figure 28
Interconnection mobile termination charges of SMP and non-SMP operators on the national interconnection market, October 2005
EU25 weighted average: SMP op. 12.18 - non-SMP op. 13.81EU15 weighted average: SMP op. 11.74 - non-SMP op. 13.96
14.1
6
14.5
0
13.4
9
12.8
9
13.4
3
12.1
0
2.16
8.91
15.0
0
14.0
2
12.4
2
16.5
9
18.7
8
7.33
8.59
8.78
20.2
7
10.5
1
14.2
0
13.6
2
16.4
2
15.9
8
14.3
5
10.4
3
15.0
0
14.1
0
13.8
2
21.0
0
10.9
8
12.41
13.00
10.5
1
0
5
10
15
20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
SMP Non-SMP EU25 SMP EU25 NON-SMP
Revised data for FR and PT
Figure 29
Fixed-to-mobile national average interconnection charges EU25 weighted average (all operators, €-cents), October 2005: 12.63EU15 weighted average (all operators, €-cents), October 2005: 12.40
16.32
15.51
15.08
17.52
15.80
16.05
17.57
15.00
16.30
12.84
21.28
11.27
9.06
15.27
14.20
13.62
16.42
14.86
13.49
12.89
13.43
12.59
2.16
8.91
10.43
15.00
14.02
12.42
13.72
12.41
16.59
13.82
18.81
10.98
7.33
8.59
8.78
12.00
21.42
15.52
17.88
16.10
10.43
11.36
3.12
18.76
10.09
10.51
0
5
10
15
20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
July 2004 Oct-05 EU25 average October 2005 Revised data for FR and PT Figure 30
EU15 average fixed-to-mobile interconnection charges in the national interconnection market
12.40
11.74
13.65
15.75
20.54
18.81
13.96
16.57
18.46
18.73
18.76
14.74
17.28
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
July 2001 July 2002 July 2003 July 2004 October 2005
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
SMP operators Non-SMP operators All operators Data for EU15 average have changed due to the revision of the IC rates in FR and PT.
Figure 31
Fixed-to-mobile national average interconnection charges EU15 weighted average (all operators, €-cents):
2005: 12.40 - 2004: 14.74 - 2003: 17.28
17.9
15.6
15.1
19.1
18.1
17.5
13.4
21.9
12.9
26.8
15.5
20.9
16.32
15.51
15.08
17.52
15.80
16.05
17.57
15.00
16.30
12.84
21.28
11.27
9.06
15.27
14.20
13.62 14
.86
13.49
12.89 13.43
12.59
15.00
13.72
12.41 13
.82
7.33 8.5
9
8.78
15.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
BE DK DE EL ES FR IE IT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
July 2003 July 2004 October 2005 EU15 average October 2005 Revised data for FR and PT. Data for FR in 2003 not comparable
Figure 32
I.C. charges for call termination on mobile networks (peak) in €-cents,October 2005EU25 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.64 Non-SMP op: 13.81 All op.: 12.96 EU15 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.30 Non-SMP op: 13.96 All op.: 12.79
13.00
12.83
12.50
12.10
8.91
8.28
13.40
13.20
13.15
13.01
13.00
10.98
10.86
10.51
10.43
8.59
8.40
6.80
2.16
13.18
12.90
12.54
9.28
11.41
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
DK (Sonofon) (+)
DE-T-Mobil, Vodafone
AT- T-Mobile(*)
ES- Vodafone Airtel(*)(+)
HU-Vodafone (*)
NL-KPN Mobile(*), Vodafone(Libertel)
PT- Vodafone(+)(*), TMN(+)(*)
IE-O2 (*)(+), Vodafone(*)(+)
ES-Telefonica Mov.(*)(+)
BE-Proximus (Belgacom Mob).(*)(+)
FR-Orange(*)(+), FR- SFR(*)(+)
IT-TIM(*)(+), Vodafone Omnitel(*)(+)
MT-Vodafone(*)(+)
SK-T-Mobile (ex EuroTel Bratislava), Orange
AT- Mobilkom(*)
CZ-Eurotel Praha(+)(*), T-Mobile (+)(*), CeskyMobil
LT-Bite, Omnitel, Tele2
UK-Orange(*), T-Mobile(*)
LV-Tele2(*), LMT(*)
SE-Telia-Sonera(*), Tele2 Mobil(*), Vodafone(*)
FI-Elisa(*)
UK-O2(*), Vodafone(*)
FI-Sonera(*)
CY-CYTA(*)(+)
€-cents per minute
Revised data for FR
Figure 33
I.C. charges for call termination on mobile networks (peak) in €-cents,October 2005EU25 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.64 Non-SMP op: 13.81 All op.: 12.96 EU15 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.30 Non-SMP op: 13.96 All op.: 12.79
16.59
15.00
14.50
18.20
17.26
15.98
21.84
17.78
16.59
15.00
14.79
14.47
13.90
13.80
13.51
14.70
14.76
15.17
18.04
19.50
20.27
21.00
14.35
14.90
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
SI- Si.mobil(*)(+)
SI- Western Wireless
BE- Base
EL- Q Telecom
PT- Optimus
SI- Mobitel(*)(+)
IE- Meteor(*)
EE-Tele2
PL- Centertel(*)(+), Polkomtel(*)(+), PolskaTelefonia Cyfrowa(*)(+)
BE- Mobistar (*)(+)
EE- EMT(+), Elisa
ES-Amena (Retevision Mov.) (*)
EL- TIM (Stet Hellas)(+)
LU-ETP(+), Tango (Tele2)(+), Voxmobile(*)
DE-Eplus, O2 (Viag)
FR- Bouygues Tlc(*)
HU-Pannon(*)
NL-Ben (T-Mobile), Orange (Dutchtone), O2 NL(Telfort)
EL-Cosmote(*)(+), Vodafone(*)(+)
DK TDC (TeleDK)(+), TeliaSonera (inc. Orange)
IT-Wind
HU-T-Mobile Telecom (Westel)(*)
AT-One(*), Tele.ring(*)
MT-Mobisle Communications(*)(+)
€-cents per minute
Revised data for FR
Figure 50
Low usage mobile basket
5.5
5.9
6.0
6.4
7.5
7.6
8.7
9.5
9.6
9.9
9.9
10.1
10.8
10.8
10.9
11.1
11.4
11.7
11.8
12.1
12.5
14.0
14.4
15.1
15.4
15.8
16.6
16.7
17.5
18.0
18.6
19.0
19.4
19.7
20.0
20.3
20.5
20.7
21.2
21.2
22.3
22.9
23.3
23.3
25.4
27.0
30.2
36.0
37.8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Light
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Seima *
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 10 *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 25 + SMS *
Finland, Elisa, Aito *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 20Viac *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 30 (plus) *
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Denmark, TDC Mobil, Mixit Regning *
Denmark, Sonofon, Debillos
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Orto Smart
Czech, Eurotel, Start *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 30 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 50
Estonia, Tele 2, Dynamo
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
Estonia, EMT, FirmaPakett *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 12.50 *
Poland, Era, Classic 70 *
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Tarde
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Liberty
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Eleccion *
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Latvia, LMT, National Call
Hungary, T-Mobile, Társalgó
France, SFR, Le Compte 1h *
Greece, Cosmote, Basic *
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Easy *
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 50 *
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Portugal, Vodafone, Plano Best *
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 60
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiTime All Day
Malta, Vodafone, Lite Option
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Xcite Remix
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax Light *
Malta, Go Mobile, On The Go
Ireland, O2, five + weekender *
Germany, Vodafone, Sun
Germany, T-Mobile, TellySmile
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 30 *
UK, O2, O2 25 *
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 17.50
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 2h Forfait SMS 30
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 50 *
Euro per month
2005
2004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year. Data for Vodafone, Portugal have been modified.
Figure 51
Medium usage mobile basket
12.7
16.5
16.7
16.9
18.2
18.8
19.2
19.3
19.7
20.0
20.5
21.3
22.5
23.3
24.6
25.2
26.7
28.1
28.9
29.1
30.3
31.7
31.9
32.0
32.1
32.6
33.3
34.7
35.6
35.7
37.2
37.2
38.5
40.4
40.6
40.7
42.9
43.4
43.4
43.8
43.9
47.9
47.9
48.6
48.8
49.5
52.4
53.9
58.1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Classic
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Denmark, Sonofon, Kvantum 99 *
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Laisvalaikis
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Estonia, Tele 2, Extra 300 *
Finland, Elisa, Reilu *
Portugal, Vodafone, Plano Best *
Poland, Era, Komfort Komfort 120 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 150
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Estonia, EMT, Prima 300 *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 22.50 *
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Orto Smart
Denmark, TDC Mobil, Mixit Regning *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 30 maxi *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 100 (plus) *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 100Viac *
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 10 *
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
Greece, Cosmote, Cosmote 120 *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 80 *
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 120
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Business
Czech, Eurotel, Silver *
France, SFR, Le Compte 2h30 *
Latvia, LMT, National Call
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Autonomos 10 *
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax Light *
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Xcite Remix
UK, O2, O2 100 *
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 2h Forfait SMS 30
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 150 *
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Planes 30 *
Malta, Go Mobile, Business Go
Malta, Vodafone, Active Option
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Easy *
Hungary, T-Mobile, Partner 2 *
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 100 *
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 100 *
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiFun Anytime 60
Germany, T-Mobile, TellyActive More Talk
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Ireland, O2, five + weekender *
Germany, Vodafone, Vodafone 100
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 22.5
Euro per month
20052004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year. Data for Vodafone, Portugal have been modified.
Figure 52
High usage mobile basket
20.0
30.4
30.9
32.1
33.2
33.3
34.5
37.4
37.6
39.0
40.7
43.8
45.1
45.3
46.4
46.7
50.9
51.5
51.5
52.1
53.6
54.1
55.1
55.7
56.3
57.1
57.2
58.1
59.3
59.8
61.0
64.1
65.2
66.2
68.6
70.3
71.3
71.8
72.9
72.9
76.3
78.7
82.6
83.1
87.0
89.2
92.8
94.4
98.8
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Classic
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Denmark, Sonofon, Kvantum 199 *
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Estonia, Tele 2, Extra 300 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 250
Finland, Elisa, Reilu *
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano *
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Smart III
Poland, Era, Komfort Komfort 120 *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Laisvalaikis
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Estonia, EMT, FirmaPakett *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 35.00 *
Denmark, TDC Mobil, MobilExtra200 *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 300 (plus) *
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax 400 *
UK, O2, O2 200 *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 250 *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 200Viac *
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Business
Greece, Cosmote, Cosmote 240
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 240
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 200 *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 60 uni *
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Business Easy
Czech, Eurotel, Gold *
Portugal, Vodafone, Plano Best *
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 200 plus text *
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Plus *
Latvia, LMT, National Call
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 4h
Hungary, T-Mobile, Partner 4 *
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Autonomos 10 *
France, SFR, Essentiel 5H +50% en plus *
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiPro Anytime 300
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 150 Option Fix *
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Planes 60 *
Malta, Vodafone, Extra Option
Malta, Go Mobile, Business Go
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 200 *
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 30
Germany, Vodafone, Vodafone 200
Ireland, O2, twenty + weekender *
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Germany, T-Mobile, Relax 200
Euro per month
20052004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year Data for Vodafone, Portugal have been modified.
The OECD Mobile baskets are calculated under the understanding that value allowances are used for voice calls only. As some tariffs have intended the allowance to cover both voice calls and messages this can result in overstating the SMS part of the basket beyond what the operator's billing system would do. Countries which may be affected are Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg and Portugal.
Figure 77
Minim
um cost of local and long-distance calls, incum
bent operator5.20
5.37
3.35
3.07
3.09
7.95
7.80
6.35
7.87
1.70
4.05
3.09
1.62
12.55
4.27
4.90
3.08
8.47
2.63
12.18
4.81
7.41
6.88
8.10
5.20
10.83
3.35
4.90
3.07
3.09
9.66
10.50
6.35
7.87
4.02
1.70
4.05
3.09
1.62
12.55
5.18
5.90
12.59
8.47
2.63
10.00
4.81
7.41
8.09
10.80
4.02
3.90
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
JPU
SA
€-cents, VAT included
Local calls 2005Long distance calls 2005
(60)
(45)
(60)
(300)
(60)
(60)
(30)
(60)
(25)
(60)
(60)
(160)
(60)
(300)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(180)
R
evised data for BE, D
E, LT, MT, A
T and SI Figure 78
Minim
um cost of a call to a m
obile phone, incumbent operator
11.22
23.20
10.65
17.90
6.35
7.87
4.02
4.05
18.60
28.88
5.18
19.20
28.27
13.31
5.11
10.00
4.81
7.41
8.09
8.10
22.07
1.70
18.23
3.07
3.35
1.62
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
JPU
SA
€-cents, VAT included
(60)
(30)
(60 min.)
(30)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(12)
(26)
R
evised data for BE, D
E, LT, MT, A
T and SI
Figure 79
Minim
um cost of an international call
27.2
19.0
37.6
12.1
0.0
6.6
4.9
10.4
3.1
0.5
13.8
12.0
6.3
31.0
4.0
1.7
4.1
20.6
1.6
10.4
36.0
65.8
12.1
11.4
10.0
4.8
7.4
61.5
25.9
0.4
12.33.4
10.4
18.0
13.7
79.0
47.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
USA
JP
€-cents, VAT included
Near
Distant
MT not to scale
Value: 215.55
R
evised data for AT
Figure 81
Business m
onthly rental
13.9
12.9
12.8
13.5
6.5
10.5
13.2
8.7
8.6
6.9
16.0
14.2
13.2
15.3
18.9
10.3
12.7
8.9
9.1
10.1
12.4
20.3
14.9
19.1
14.2
16.8
13.8
11.9
12.1
6.9
16.0
14.2
13.2
15.3
18.9
10.3
12.98
8.9
9.1
10.1
12.4
20.3
13.8
18.4
13.1
20.0
17.0
12.8
6.5
13.2
8.6
13.1
20.0
15.3
0 5 10 15 20 25
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
USA
JP
€, VAT excluded
Aug 2004
Sep 2005
EU
25 Sep 2005
Line rental for B
usiness PSTN in PT has been corrected
Figure 101
10 min. call to near EU
country
0.77
0.99
1.75
2.12
2.24
2.30
2.91
2.52
2.72
2.77
3.76
4.07
3.41
0.58
0.67
0.85
1.23
1.37
1.53
1.54
1.90
1.90
1.98
2.12
2.27
2.30
2.49
2.52
2.72
2.81
3.83
4.07
5.95
3.08
1.23
0.58
0.80
0.92
1.37
1.53
1.54
1.47
1.90
1.77
1.98
1.59
0.77
0.99
1.25
1.80
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
SEC
YD
KN
LEE
DE
SILU
ESIE
MT
CZ
ATFI
BE
ITFR
HU
ELU
KSK
PTPL
LTLV
€, including VAT
20042005
EU
25 Average
International call charges for PT in 2004 have been m
odified Figure 102
10 min. call to distant EU
country
1.75
3.50
2.12
3.06
5.75
3.79
3.76
3.97
4.06
4.07
4.77
5.95
8.06
0.66
1.37
1.53
2.08
2.22
2.46
2.49
2.92
2.97
3.10
3.11
3.42
3.79
3.83
3.87
4.06
4.07
4.90
6.80
8.18
2.75
3.26
1.00
2.06
1.53
2.20
2.45
2.91
2.71
2.92
2.97
3.10
2.71
1.40
1.97
2.12
2.75
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CY
LUSI
ESC
ZU
KIT
FRD
EEL
BE
HU
NL
SKAT
PTEE
SEPL
IED
KLT
FILV
MT
€, including VAT
20042005
EU
25 Average
International call charges for PT in 2004 have been m
odified
Figure 103
10 min. call to U
SA
1.06
1.37
1.53
2.38
2.41
2.91
2.97
3.06
2.75
3.76
4.77
5.95
0.66
0.85
1.23
1.40
1.78
1.90
1.90
2.08
2.12
2.27
2.38
2.56
2.93
2.97
3.11
3.36
3.83
4.07
4.90
5.95
2.24
2.12
2.07
3.50
1.90
1.90
1.65
1.23
0.85
0.80
1.75
1.98
4.07
1.98
1.53
1.37
1.06
1.97
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
CY
NL
SED
ELU
SIES
MT
ATIE
CZ
BE
UK
ITFR
DK
EEEL
SKPT
HU
PLLT
FILV
€, including VAT
20042005
EU
25 Average
International call charges for PT in 2004 have been m
odified Figure 104
10 min. call to Japan
6.23
3.42
3.60
6.58
6.71
7.90
8.58
8.78
9.08
12.48
16.01
22.60
2.93
3.50
3.71
3.87
4.98
5.70
5.72
5.95
6.66
6.71
7.90
8.58
8.78
9.08
12.69
16.01
20.25
22.60
5.95
6.77
5.57
5.20
4.98
5.77
3.71
2.91
1.37
2.40
3.50
7.68
20.12
1.37
0.82
5.64
3.60
3.42
1.48
5.20
0 5 10 15 20 25
CY
LUU
KEL
SEN
LAT
SKC
ZFR
BE
ESFI
SILV
PLH
UD
EIE
ITD
KPT
EEM
TLT
€, including VAT
20042005
EU
25 Average
International call charges for PT in 2004 have been m
odified
Figure 114
Price for 34Mb/s, 200 km circuits
116
981
103
842
108
273
226
196
135
541
272
954
231
720
419
255
262
348
77
607
64
124
194
400
214
974
168
073
305
366
179
040
88
951
380
035
50 000
100 000
150 000
200 000
250 000
300 000
350 000
400 000
450 000
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LT HU AT PT SI UK USA-NY
USA-CA
JP
€ pe
r yea
r, VA
T ex
clud
ed
2004 2005 EU15
Country acronyms have been changed to reflect correct prices in AT, PT, SI, UK, USA and JP
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Figure 27
EU25 average fixed-to-mobile interconnection charges in the national interconnection market
12.63
13.80
12.18
16.42
13.81
14.75
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
July 2004 October 2005
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
SMP operators Non-SMP operators All operators
Data for EU25 average have changed due to the revision of the IC rates in FR and PT. Figure 28
Interconnection mobile termination charges of SMP and non-SMP operators on the national interconnection market, October 2005
EU25 weighted average: SMP op. 12.18 - non-SMP op. 13.81EU15 weighted average: SMP op. 11.74 - non-SMP op. 13.96
14.1
6
14.5
0
13.4
9
12.8
9
13.4
3
12.1
0
2.16
8.91
15.0
0
14.0
2
12.4
2
16.5
9
18.7
8
7.33
8.59
8.78
20.2
7
10.5
1
14.2
0
13.6
2
16.4
2
15.9
8
14.3
5
10.4
3
15.0
0
14.1
0
13.8
2
21.0
0
10.9
8
12.41
13.00
10.5
1
0
5
10
15
20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
SMP Non-SMP EU25 SMP EU25 NON-SMP
Revised data for FR and PT
Figure 29
Fixed-to-mobile national average interconnection charges EU25 weighted average (all operators, €-cents), October 2005: 12.63EU15 weighted average (all operators, €-cents), October 2005: 12.40
16.32
15.51
15.08
17.52
15.80
16.05
17.57
15.00
16.30
12.84
21.28
11.27
9.06
15.27
14.20
13.62
16.42
14.86
13.49
12.89
13.43
12.59
2.16
8.91
10.43
15.00
14.02
12.42
13.72
12.41
16.59
13.82
18.81
10.98
7.33
8.59
8.78
12.00
21.42
15.52
17.88
16.10
10.43
11.36
3.12
18.76
10.09
10.51
0
5
10
15
20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
July 2004 Oct-05 EU25 average October 2005 Revised data for FR and PT Figure 30
EU15 average fixed-to-mobile interconnection charges in the national interconnection market
12.40
11.74
13.65
15.75
20.54
18.81
13.96
16.57
18.46
18.73
18.76
14.74
17.28
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
July 2001 July 2002 July 2003 July 2004 October 2005
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
SMP operators Non-SMP operators All operators Data for EU15 average have changed due to the revision of the IC rates in FR and PT.
Figure 31
Fixed-to-mobile national average interconnection charges EU15 weighted average (all operators, €-cents):
2005: 12.40 - 2004: 14.74 - 2003: 17.28
17.9
15.6
15.1
19.1
18.1
17.5
13.4
21.9
12.9
26.8
15.5
20.9
16.32
15.51
15.08
17.52
15.80
16.05
17.57
15.00
16.30
12.84
21.28
11.27
9.06
15.27
14.20
13.62 14
.86
13.49
12.89 13.43
12.59
15.00
13.72
12.41 13
.82
7.33 8.5
9
8.78
15.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
BE DK DE EL ES FR IE IT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
€-ce
nts
per m
inut
e
July 2003 July 2004 October 2005 EU15 average October 2005 Revised data for FR and PT. Data for FR in 2003 not comparable
Figure 32
I.C. charges for call termination on mobile networks (peak) in €-cents,October 2005EU25 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.64 Non-SMP op: 13.81 All op.: 12.96 EU15 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.30 Non-SMP op: 13.96 All op.: 12.79
13.00
12.83
12.50
12.10
8.91
8.28
13.40
13.20
13.15
13.01
13.00
10.98
10.86
10.51
10.43
8.59
8.40
6.80
2.16
13.18
12.90
12.54
9.28
11.41
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
DK (Sonofon) (+)
DE-T-Mobil, Vodafone
AT- T-Mobile(*)
ES- Vodafone Airtel(*)(+)
HU-Vodafone (*)
NL-KPN Mobile(*), Vodafone(Libertel)
PT- Vodafone(+)(*), TMN(+)(*)
IE-O2 (*)(+), Vodafone(*)(+)
ES-Telefonica Mov.(*)(+)
BE-Proximus (Belgacom Mob).(*)(+)
FR-Orange(*)(+), FR- SFR(*)(+)
IT-TIM(*)(+), Vodafone Omnitel(*)(+)
MT-Vodafone(*)(+)
SK-T-Mobile (ex EuroTel Bratislava), Orange
AT- Mobilkom(*)
CZ-Eurotel Praha(+)(*), T-Mobile (+)(*), CeskyMobil
LT-Bite, Omnitel, Tele2
UK-Orange(*), T-Mobile(*)
LV-Tele2(*), LMT(*)
SE-Telia-Sonera(*), Tele2 Mobil(*), Vodafone(*)
FI-Elisa(*)
UK-O2(*), Vodafone(*)
FI-Sonera(*)
CY-CYTA(*)(+)
€-cents per minute
Revised data for FR
Figure 33
I.C. charges for call termination on mobile networks (peak) in €-cents,October 2005EU25 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.64 Non-SMP op: 13.81 All op.: 12.96 EU15 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.30 Non-SMP op: 13.96 All op.: 12.79
16.59
15.00
14.50
18.20
17.26
15.98
21.84
17.78
16.59
15.00
14.79
14.47
13.90
13.80
13.51
14.70
14.76
15.17
18.04
19.50
20.27
21.00
14.35
14.90
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
SI- Si.mobil(*)(+)
SI- Western Wireless
BE- Base
EL- Q Telecom
PT- Optimus
SI- Mobitel(*)(+)
IE- Meteor(*)
EE-Tele2
PL- Centertel(*)(+), Polkomtel(*)(+), PolskaTelefonia Cyfrowa(*)(+)
BE- Mobistar (*)(+)
EE- EMT(+), Elisa
ES-Amena (Retevision Mov.) (*)
EL- TIM (Stet Hellas)(+)
LU-ETP(+), Tango (Tele2)(+), Voxmobile(*)
DE-Eplus, O2 (Viag)
FR- Bouygues Tlc(*)
HU-Pannon(*)
NL-Ben (T-Mobile), Orange (Dutchtone), O2 NL(Telfort)
EL-Cosmote(*)(+), Vodafone(*)(+)
DK TDC (TeleDK)(+), TeliaSonera (inc. Orange)
IT-Wind
HU-T-Mobile Telecom (Westel)(*)
AT-One(*), Tele.ring(*)
MT-Mobisle Communications(*)(+)
€-cents per minute
Revised data for FR
Figure 50
Low usage mobile basket
5.5
5.9
6.0
6.4
7.5
7.6
8.7
9.5
9.6
9.9
9.9
10.1
10.8
10.8
10.9
11.1
11.4
11.7
11.8
12.1
12.5
14.0
14.4
15.1
15.4
15.8
16.6
16.7
17.5
18.0
18.6
19.0
19.4
19.7
20.0
20.3
20.5
20.7
21.2
21.2
22.3
22.9
23.3
23.3
25.4
27.0
30.2
36.0
37.8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Light
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Seima *
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 10 *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 25 + SMS *
Finland, Elisa, Aito *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 20Viac *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 30 (plus) *
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Denmark, TDC Mobil, Mixit Regning *
Denmark, Sonofon, Debillos
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Orto Smart
Czech, Eurotel, Start *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 30 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 50
Estonia, Tele 2, Dynamo
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
Estonia, EMT, FirmaPakett *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 12.50 *
Poland, Era, Classic 70 *
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Tarde
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Liberty
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Eleccion *
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Latvia, LMT, National Call
Hungary, T-Mobile, Társalgó
France, SFR, Le Compte 1h *
Greece, Cosmote, Basic *
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Easy *
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 50 *
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Portugal, Vodafone, Plano Best *
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 60
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiTime All Day
Malta, Vodafone, Lite Option
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Xcite Remix
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax Light *
Malta, Go Mobile, On The Go
Ireland, O2, five + weekender *
Germany, Vodafone, Sun
Germany, T-Mobile, TellySmile
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 30 *
UK, O2, O2 25 *
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 17.50
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 2h Forfait SMS 30
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 50 *
Euro per month
2005
2004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year. Data for Vodafone, Portugal have been modified.
Figure 51
Medium usage mobile basket
12.7
16.5
16.7
16.9
18.2
18.8
19.2
19.3
19.7
20.0
20.5
21.3
22.5
23.3
24.6
25.2
26.7
28.1
28.9
29.1
30.3
31.7
31.9
32.0
32.1
32.6
33.3
34.7
35.6
35.7
37.2
37.2
38.5
40.4
40.6
40.7
42.9
43.4
43.4
43.8
43.9
47.9
47.9
48.6
48.8
49.5
52.4
53.9
58.1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Classic
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Denmark, Sonofon, Kvantum 99 *
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Laisvalaikis
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Estonia, Tele 2, Extra 300 *
Finland, Elisa, Reilu *
Portugal, Vodafone, Plano Best *
Poland, Era, Komfort Komfort 120 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 150
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Estonia, EMT, Prima 300 *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 22.50 *
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Orto Smart
Denmark, TDC Mobil, Mixit Regning *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 30 maxi *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 100 (plus) *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 100Viac *
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 10 *
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
Greece, Cosmote, Cosmote 120 *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 80 *
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 120
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Business
Czech, Eurotel, Silver *
France, SFR, Le Compte 2h30 *
Latvia, LMT, National Call
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Autonomos 10 *
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax Light *
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Xcite Remix
UK, O2, O2 100 *
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 2h Forfait SMS 30
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 150 *
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Planes 30 *
Malta, Go Mobile, Business Go
Malta, Vodafone, Active Option
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Easy *
Hungary, T-Mobile, Partner 2 *
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 100 *
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 100 *
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiFun Anytime 60
Germany, T-Mobile, TellyActive More Talk
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Ireland, O2, five + weekender *
Germany, Vodafone, Vodafone 100
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 22.5
Euro per month
20052004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year. Data for Vodafone, Portugal have been modified.
Figure 52
High usage mobile basket
20.0
30.4
30.9
32.1
33.2
33.3
34.5
37.4
37.6
39.0
40.7
43.8
45.1
45.3
46.4
46.7
50.9
51.5
51.5
52.1
53.6
54.1
55.1
55.7
56.3
57.1
57.2
58.1
59.3
59.8
61.0
64.1
65.2
66.2
68.6
70.3
71.3
71.8
72.9
72.9
76.3
78.7
82.6
83.1
87.0
89.2
92.8
94.4
98.8
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Classic
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Denmark, Sonofon, Kvantum 199 *
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Estonia, Tele 2, Extra 300 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 250
Finland, Elisa, Reilu *
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano *
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Smart III
Poland, Era, Komfort Komfort 120 *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Laisvalaikis
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Estonia, EMT, FirmaPakett *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 35.00 *
Denmark, TDC Mobil, MobilExtra200 *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 300 (plus) *
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax 400 *
UK, O2, O2 200 *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 250 *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 200Viac *
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Business
Greece, Cosmote, Cosmote 240
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 240
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 200 *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 60 uni *
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Business Easy
Czech, Eurotel, Gold *
Portugal, Vodafone, Plano Best *
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 200 plus text *
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Plus *
Latvia, LMT, National Call
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 4h
Hungary, T-Mobile, Partner 4 *
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Autonomos 10 *
France, SFR, Essentiel 5H +50% en plus *
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiPro Anytime 300
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 150 Option Fix *
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Planes 60 *
Malta, Vodafone, Extra Option
Malta, Go Mobile, Business Go
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 200 *
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 30
Germany, Vodafone, Vodafone 200
Ireland, O2, twenty + weekender *
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Germany, T-Mobile, Relax 200
Euro per month
20052004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year Data for Vodafone, Portugal have been modified.
The OECD Mobile baskets are calculated under the understanding that value allowances are used for voice calls only. As some tariffs have intended the allowance to cover both voice calls and messages this can result in overstating the SMS part of the basket beyond what the operator's billing system would do. Countries which may be affected are Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg and Portugal.
Figure 77
Minim
um cost of local and long-distance calls, incum
bent operator5.20
5.37
3.35
3.07
3.09
7.95
7.80
6.35
7.87
1.70
4.05
3.09
1.62
12.55
4.27
4.90
3.08
8.47
2.63
12.18
4.81
7.41
6.88
8.10
5.20
10.83
3.35
4.90
3.07
3.09
9.66
10.50
6.35
7.87
4.02
1.70
4.05
3.09
1.62
12.55
5.18
5.90
12.59
8.47
2.63
10.00
4.81
7.41
8.09
10.80
4.02
3.90
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
JPU
SA
€-cents, VAT included
Local calls 2005Long distance calls 2005
(60)
(45)
(60)
(300)
(60)
(60)
(30)
(60)
(25)
(60)
(60)
(160)
(60)
(300)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(180)
R
evised data for BE, D
E, LT, MT, A
T and SI Figure 78
Minim
um cost of a call to a m
obile phone, incumbent operator
11.22
23.20
10.65
17.90
6.35
7.87
4.02
4.05
18.60
28.88
5.18
19.20
28.27
13.31
5.11
10.00
4.81
7.41
8.09
8.10
22.07
1.70
18.23
3.07
3.35
1.62
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
JPU
SA
€-cents, VAT included
(60)
(30)
(60 min.)
(30)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(12)
(26)
R
evised data for BE, D
E, LT, MT, A
T and SI
Figure 79
Minim
um cost of an international call
27.2
19.0
37.6
12.1
0.0
6.6
4.9
10.4
3.1
0.5
13.8
12.0
6.3
31.0
4.0
1.7
4.1
20.6
1.6
10.4
36.0
65.8
12.1
11.4
10.0
4.8
7.4
61.5
25.9
0.4
12.33.4
10.4
18.0
13.7
79.0
47.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
USA
JP
€-cents, VAT included
Near
Distant
MT not to scale
Value: 215.55
R
evised data for AT
Figure 81
Business m
onthly rental
13.9
12.9
12.8
13.5
6.5
10.5
13.2
8.7
8.6
6.9
16.0
14.2
13.2
15.3
18.9
10.3
12.7
8.9
9.1
10.1
12.4
20.3
14.9
19.1
14.2
16.8
13.8
11.9
12.1
6.9
16.0
14.2
13.2
15.3
18.9
10.3
12.98
8.9
9.1
10.1
12.4
20.3
13.8
18.4
13.1
20.0
17.0
12.8
6.5
13.2
8.6
13.1
20.0
15.3
0 5 10 15 20 25
BE
CZ
DK
DE
EEEL
ESFR
IEIT
CY
LVLT
LUH
UM
TN
LAT
PLPT
SISK
FISE
UK
USA
JP
€, VAT excluded
Aug 2004
Sep 2005
EU
25 Sep 2005
Line rental for B
usiness PSTN in PT has been corrected
Figure 101
10 min. call to near EU
country
0.77
0.99
1.75
2.12
2.24
2.30
2.91
2.52
2.72
2.77
3.76
4.07
3.41
0.58
0.67
0.85
1.23
1.37
1.53
1.54
1.90
1.90
1.98
2.12
2.27
2.30
2.49
2.52
2.72
2.81
3.83
4.07
5.95
3.08
1.23
0.58
0.80
0.92
1.37
1.53
1.54
1.47
1.90
1.77
1.98
1.59
0.77
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ANNEX 2
MARKET OVERVIEW
SOURCES OF DATA PRESENTED IN THIS ANNEX
Figures in sections 1 (players in the fixed market), 2 (consumers’ choice of fixed operators), 3 (public network
interconnection charges), 4 (mobile operators), 5 (Volumes of traffic), 6 (number portability) and 7 (broadband access
pricing) were provided by the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) in response to a questionnaire on regulatory
market data sent by the Commission in June 2005.
Data on mobile subscribers (section 4) refer to the June or October 2005 and come from the NRAs unless otherwise
specified.
Data in section 7 on broadband lines are provided by the NRAs and the national ministries through the Electronic
Communications Committee (COCOM). Data have been collected since July 2002 three times a year, in January, June
and October. The figures in this report refer to 1 October 2005 unless otherwise specified.
Information in sections 8 & 9 (PSTN and retail leased lines prices) is taken from a study carried out for the Commission
by Teligen-HI Europe. These data are collected from primary sources (i.e. directly from the incumbent operators and
new entrants) and checked by the NRAs. All NRAs, with the exception of Cyprus and Slovakia, provided comments
and approved these data.
A draft version of the charts in this annex (exc. Sections 8 & 9) was distributed to the NRAs before this report was
finalised, and a validation meeting with representatives from NRAs and National Ministries took place in November
2005.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PLAYERS IN THE FIXED MARKET............................................................................................... 8
1.1. PLAYERS IN THE FIXED MARKET .................................................................................................. 8
1.2. PUBLIC FIXED NETWORK OPERATORS ........................................................................................ 9
1.3. PUBLIC FIXED VOICE TELEPHONY OPERATORS........................................................................ 9
1.4. INCUMBENTS’ MARKET SHARE IN THE FIXED VOICE TELEPHONY MARKET.................. 13
1.5. PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF THE INCUMBENT OPERATOR........................................................... 21
2 CONSUMERS’ CHOICE OF FIXED OPERATORS..................................................................... 22
2.1. PERCENTAGE OF SUBSCRIBERS ACTUALLY USING AN ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER OTHER
THAN THE INCUMBENT.................................................................................................................. 22
2.2. FACILITIES USED BY NEW ENTRANTS FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE TELEPHONY .... 24
3 PUBLIC NETWORK INTERCONNECTION ................................................................................ 28
3.1. FIXED-TO-FIXED INTERCONNECTION CHARGES..................................................................... 28
3.2. FIXED-TO-MOBILE INTERCONNECTION CHARGES ................................................................. 32
3.3. LEASED LINES INTERCONNECTION CHARGES......................................................................... 38
4 MOBILE MARKET........................................................................................................................... 44
4.1. 2G MOBILE PENETRATION............................................................................................................. 44
4.2. PLAYERS IN THE MOBILE MARKET............................................................................................. 47
4.3. 3GPLAYERS........................................................................................................................................ 48
4.4. 2G OPERATORS’ MARKET SHARES.............................................................................................. 49
4.5. MOBILE BASKET............................................................................................................................... 51
5 NUMBER PORTABILITY................................................................................................................ 56
5.1. FIXED NUMBER PORTABILITY...................................................................................................... 56
5.2. MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY.................................................................................................. 57
6 BROADBAND ACCESS AND PRICING ........................................................................................ 58
6.1. BROADBAND ACCESS DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................... 58
6.2. WHOLESALE ACCESS...................................................................................................................... 59
6.3. RETAIL BROADBAND ACCESS...................................................................................................... 61
6.4. PRICES FOR UNBUNDLED LOCAL LOOP..................................................................................... 70
7 PUBLIC VOICE TELEPHONY TARIFFS ..................................................................................... 76
7.1. CHARGING SYSTEM......................................................................................................................... 76
7.2. MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGED BY THE INCUMBENT OPERATORS...................................... 79
7.3. AVERAGE MONTHLY EXPENDITURE (COMPOSITE CALL BASKET) .................................... 80
7.4. PRICE OF FIXED NATIONAL CALLS BY THE INCUMBENT OPERATOR ............................... 81
7.5. TREND OF THE BASKET FOR FIXED NATIONAL CALLS (NATIONAL BASKET)................. 84
7.6. PRICE OF FIXED NATIONAL CALLS BY ALTERNATIVE OPERATORS.................................. 85
7.7. INCUMBENT OPERATOR PRICE FOR AN AVERAGE FIXED INTERNATIONAL CALL
(INTERNATIONAL CALL BASKET)................................................................................................ 87
7.8. INCUMBENT OPERATOR PRICE OF CALLS TO EU, JAPAN, USA............................................ 89
7.9. ALTERNATIVE OPERATORS’ PRICE FOR FIXED INTERNATIONAL CALLS......................... 92
8 LEASED LINES RETAIL TARIFFS ............................................................................................... 94
8.1. INCUMBENTS' NATIONAL LEASED LINES.................................................................................. 94
8.2. NATIONAL LEASED LINES PRICE TRENDS (1 AUGUST 1998 - 1 SEPTEMBER 2005)......... 101
8.3. INTERNATIONAL LEASED LINES PRICES ................................................................................. 102
8.4. INTERNATIONAL LEASED LINES PRICE TRENDS (1 AUGUST 1998 - 1 SEPTEMBER 2005)108
9 EXCHANGE RATES ....................................................................................................................... 110
9.1. EXCHANGE RATE USED IN SECTION 5 ON THE MOBILE BASKET, SECTION 8 ON PUBLIC
VOICE TELEPHONY TARIFFS AND SECTION 9 ON LEASED LINE TARIFFS....................... 110
9.2. EXCHANGE RATE USED IN ALL THE OTHER SECTIONS....................................................... 113
10 OECD TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASKET DEFINITIONS .................................................. 116
10.1. NATIONAL PSTN BASKET............................................................................................................. 116
10.2. INTERNATIONAL PSTN BASKET................................................................................................. 117
10.3. COMPOSITE NATIONAL – INTERNATIONAL BASKET............................................................ 117
10.4. NEW OECD MOBILE BASKETS..................................................................................................... 118
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1. PLAYERS IN THE FIXED MARKET
1.1. PLAYERS IN THE FIXED MARKET
This section looks at the number of fixed telecommunications operators (fixed voice telephony and network services) in
the market. It includes data on the number of notified fixed network operators and public fixed voice telephony
operators, the estimated number of players actually active in the market and the incumbents’ market shares in the fixed
voice telephony market.
Data on operators were provided by the national regulatory authorities and refer to September 2005. The figures include
a variety of operators: fixed network operators, service providers, cable operators as well as wireless local loop, and
mobile and satellite operators for the fixed part of their networks and services. Data on the incumbents’ market shares in
the fixed voice telephony market refer to the end of 2004.
Under the new regulatory framework for electronic communications, operators are only subject to a general
authorisation regime. Undertakings may be required to submit a notification but may not be required to obtain an
explicit decision or any other administrative act. Granting of individual rights of use is required only for scarce
resources such as radio spectrum or numbers.
Given the above, the quality of the information provided by the NRAs on the number of operators is variable, and while
a number of NRAs are able to provide very detailed information on the number and characteristics of their national
operators, other NRAs no longer have precise information. Therefore, the overall figures on the number of operators
should be considered as estimates.
Data show that there has been an increase, both in the number of notified operators as well as in the number of operators
actually providing services. At EU25 level, 388 new voice telephony operators have been notified. Almost 50% of the
1996 notified operators were actually providing services (985 operators). In the new Member States (NMS), where the
liberalisation process started later than in the EU15, competition is still at an early stage and largely concentrated in the
international calls market. With a few exceptions, the national incumbent operator still retains more than 90% of the
fixed telephony market.
The total number of major competing operators (i.e. operators that along with the incumbent operator have a combined
market share of at least 90% of the global telephony market;) in the EU is around 84. Only in 7 Member States there are
more than 5 major competing operators (Figure 5).
Figure 1
Estimated number of fixed operators in EU25 & EU15
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EU25 Public voice telephony EU25 Public network
Source: Commission services based on NRA data.
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1.2. PUBLIC FIXED NETWORK OPERATORS
The chart below shows the estimated number of network operators. Public network operators are defined as operators
that install, manage and operate a telecommunications transmission network to provide public telephony services or
public network services in the whole national territory, whatever the geographical scope of the service. Data do not
include service resellers.
As at September 2005 there were a total of 2495 network operators in the EU.
Figure 2
Estimated number of notified public fixed network operators
Total EU25: 2495 - Total EU15: 1981
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Denmark: The number of operators authorised to offer public voice telephony has been estimated using the number of
allocated access codes. All providers offer nationwide services.
Finland: 39 network operators are local incumbents and belong to the Finnet Group. 3 network operators belong to the
Elisa Group and 2 others to TeliaSonera.
France: Of the 222 operators declared, 170 are in a test phase
United Kingdom: The figure corresponds to the number of companies recorded in the voluntary register for
communications providers.
1.3. PUBLIC FIXED VOICE TELEPHONY OPERATORS
Public fixed voice telephony is defined as a service available to the public for the direct transport on a commercial basis
of real-time speech via the public switched network, such that any user can use equipment connected to a network
termination point at a fixed location to communicate with another user of equipment connected to another termination
point. Voice telephony could be provided by operators on an own self-operated network or on a leased network. In the
first case, the operator provides voice telephony over a network fully controlled, operated and (wholly or partially)
owned by it; in the second case the operator operates, controls and manages the transmission capacity leased from
another operator. Simple call-back and calling card services as well as operators dealing only with marketing, billing,
etc., are excluded. The definition of service provider may differ from that used in the national law of individual
countries (in some countries non-self operated network operators engage exclusively in reselling activities).
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Figure 3
Estimated number of notified public fixed voice telephony operators
Total EU25: 1996 - Total EU15: 1534
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Denmark: Estimated based on the number of allocated access codes. All providers offer nationwide services.
Finland: 40 operators are local incumbents and belong to the Finnet Group. 3 network operators belong to the Elisa
Group and 2 others to TeliaSonera.
France: The implementation of a notification system has revealed an increase in the number of voice service providers.
Cyprus: The figure includes all types of service providers
United Kingdom: The figure corresponds to the number of companies recorded in the voluntary register for
communications providers.
The number of notified operators only indicates the potential for competition in the market rather than the actual level
of competition. For this reason, where possible, an estimate is given of the number of operators that are active in the
market. The following chart shows the estimate of the number of operators active in the voice telephony market at
September 2005. Figures do not distinguish between local and national operators.
Some operators only offer international calls, while others also offer national and local calls. Figures represent the
maximum number of active operators in each country.
Figure 4
Number of operators actually offering public voice telephony, September 2005
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The chart includes cable TV operators that also provide voice telephone services
Netherlands: Data refer to the number of authorised fixed operators. Cyprus: The figure includes all type of service providers.
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Denmark: Minimum figure based on the number of operators known to the NRA. The figure includes all type of service providers and therefore
exceeds the number of operators with access code. Austria: Only operators that gave information on operating revenues for local/national/ international call services. Data from 30/09/2003
Spain: Data from 2004
Sweden: 50 approx. for voice.
Many new entrants concentrate on specific segments of the market or limit their activity to specific geographic areas,
thus having a limited impact on the national market as a whole. To get an idea of the number of fixed operators that are
effectively competing with the incumbent at national level, the following charts show, for each country, the number of
operators that have a combined market share, based on revenues, of at least 90% on the total voice telephony market
including all types of calls (Local calls to internet, local phone calls, long-distance and international calls as well as
calls to mobile). Only 7 countries have more than 5 competing operators (including the incumbent) with such a
combined market share. These figures give an idea of the number of major players operating in each national market,
although in many cases, competition is largely asymmetric, with incumbents continuing to hold a strong position. This
situation can be observed in the New Member States, where the fixed incumbent still dominates the fixed voice market.
Figure 5
Number of the major competing players in the
fixed telephony market, September 2005
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Operators that along with the incumbent operator have a combined market share of at least 90% of the voice market
* In Hungary there are 5 fixed incumbent operators, each of them former local monopolies in their primary areas.
Ireland: Confidential information Finland: The figure includes the major operators only.
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Figure 6
Incumbent's market share (by revenues) and number of operators with a combined 90%
market share of fixed calls at the end of 2003
DK, 63%
CY, MT, SI, SK, 100%
FI, 93%
SE, 54%UK, 56%
BE, 73%
DE, 62%
EL, 85%
ES, 81%
FR, 74%
IE, LU, 83%
IT, 67%
LV, 94%
LT, 97%
HU
AT, 55%
PL, 89%
PT, 83%
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Number of operators with a combined 90% market share of fixed calls
Incumbent's fixed calls m
arket share (all
fixed calls inc. Internet)
Data for the Netherlands not available. Data on market shares for Estonia and Czech Republic are confidential.
Belgium: No distinction between local and national calls
Denmark, Luxembourg: Market share based on minutes, not on revenues. Slovakia: Only the incumbent operator was actually providing services.
Finland: The 3 incumbent groupings hold 93.4% of voice market
Sweden: Figure includes VoIP players Hungary: There are 5 fixed incumbent operators, each of them former local monopolies in their primary areas. The level of competition in these 5
fixed traffic markets was not significant yet.
Portugal: Data on market shares exclude calls to the Internet
Figure 7
Incumbent's market share (by revenues) and number of operators with a combined 90%
market share of fixed calls at the end of 2004
BE, 63%
DK, 61%
ES, 79%
LV, LT, 93%
PL, 83%
DE, 57%
EL, 76%
FR, 72%
IT, 66%
CY, 97%
LU, 80%
HU, 96%
MT, SK, 100%
NL, 75%
AT, 55%
PT, 79%
SI, 98%
FI, 95%
UK, 51%50%
55%
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Number of operators with a combined 90% market share of fixed calls
Incumbent's fixed calls m
arket share (all
fixed calls inc. Internet)
Data for Portugal do not include calls to the Internet Data on market shares for Estonia, Sweden and Czech Republic are confidential. Data on competing players in Ireland is confidential.
Denmark, Luxembourg: Market share based on minutes, not on revenues.
Austria: Values on market share are estimates based on data from Q4/2004 Slovakia: Competition by means of CS only started in August 2005.
Finland: The 3 incumbent groupings hold 95% of the fixed voice market
Hungary: There are 5 fixed incumbent operators, each of them former local monopolies in their primary areas. The figure on market share refers to 2003.
United Kingdom: Data on market shares refer to Q1/2005.
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1.4. INCUMBENTS’ MARKET SHARE IN THE FIXED VOICE TELEPHONY
MARKET
This section shows the incumbents’ market share in the fixed voice telephony markets on the basis of both retail
revenues and outgoing minutes of traffic. Where possible, figures for local, long-distance, international call, calls to
mobile and calls to internet are shown. Not all Member States collect both types of data, and differentiation between the
various markets is not always available.
Figures in this section have been provided by NRAs and refer to December 2004, except for United Kingdom (March
2005).
The following charts show the trend for the EU15 and EU25 weighted average of the incumbent’s market share in the
major segments of the voice telephony market since 2000 and 2003 based on retail revenues.
Given that data was not available for all countries and for all types of calls, the average EU15 figure should be
considered as indicative. The figure for the local calls market is an average of countries that represent more than 90% of
the EU15 population; data for calls to mobile represent 97% of the EU15 population in 2004, around 94% for the period
2003-2001 and 90% in 2000; data for long distance and international calls represent more than 96% of the EU15
population for all the periods considered.
Figure 8
EU15 incumbents' average market share on the voice telephony market (based on market
shares of revenues)
86.5%
75.3%
71.2%
67.3%
74.2%
71.1% 67.0%
65.0%
79.4%
72.3%
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40%
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80%
90%
Dec. 2000 Dec. 2001 Dec. 2002 Dec. 2003 Dec. 2004
Local calls Long-distance calls Calls to mobile International callsSource: Commission services based on NRA data.
Countries not included in each data point
Dec. 2000: Local: DK, DE, PT, SE; Long distance: PT; Mobile:DK, EL, LU, PT, SE; International:DK, PT, SE Dec. 2001: Local: DK, PT, SE; Long distance: PT; Mobile: DK, LU, PT; International: PT
Dec. 2002: Local: DK, PT, SE; Mobile: DK, LU
Dec. 2003: Local: DK, LU, PT, SE; Long distance: DK, LU, SE; Mobile: DK, FI; International: DK Dec. 2004: Local: DK, LU, PT, SE; Long distance: DK, LU, SE; Mobile: DK, FI; International: DK
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Figure 9
EU25 incumbents' average market share on the voice telephony market (based on market
shares of revenues)
70.9%
74.4%
70.6%
68.5%67.5%
64.0%
59.0%
62.6%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
Dec. 2003 Dec. 2004
Local calls Long-distance calls Calls to mobile International callsSource: Commission services based on NRA data.
Countries not included in each data point
Dec. 2003: Local: DK, LU, PT, SE, CZ, EE, LT; Long-distance: DK, LU, SE, EE, LT, MT; Mobile: DK, FI, EE, HU, LT; International: DK, E, LT
Dec. 2004: Local: DK, LU, PT, SE, CZ, EE; Long-distance: DK, LU, SE, EE, MT; Mobile: DK, FI, EE; International: DK, EE
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The following two charts show the incumbents’ market share in the local, long-distance and international calls market
by retail revenues and by minutes of outgoing traffic. The local calls market includes both local phone calls and local
calls to internet.
Figure 10
Incumbents' market share in the national fixed telephony market
(Retail revenues-Dec. 2004)
73.0%
57.0%
82.1%
76.8%
78.9% 84.0%
68.6%
99.0%
97.8%
99.3%
100.0%
75.0%
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88.8%
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100.0%
100.0%
95.0%
54.0%
73.0%
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66.9%
87.0%
67.9%
98.6%
90.5% 95.7%
73.0%
76.9%
100.0%
100.0%
54.4%
46.5%
40.0%
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65.7%
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100.0%
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Local calls Long-distance calls International calls
Data for local calls include calls to the internet
Belgium and Slovenia: No distinction between local and national calls Czech Republic, Estonia, Luxembourg, Sweden: Confidential data
Denmark: Figures not available. No distinction between local and long-distance calls
Greece: Figures published in previous reports include revenues from calls to short codes and retail calling party revenues from shared cost calls France: Data on local and long-distance calls are NRA estimates
Cyprus: Data not available
Lithuania: Data do not include some alternative operators that cannot split revenues by type of service. The actual market share of the incumbent operator is lower.
Luxembourg: Data on revenues are confidential.
Malta: No distinction between local and national calls. No long-distance calls The Netherlands: Figures are very rough estimates
Austria: Estimates based on data from Q4/2004 Finland: Estimates based on incomplete data.
Portugal: Long-distance calls include local calls
United Kingdom: Market shares for the quarter to March 2005.
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Figure 11
Incumbents' market share in the national telephony market
(Minutes of traffic-Dec. 2004)
66.7%
0.0%
44.0%
85.6%
88.1%
71.0%
72.4%
83.0%
68.9%
99.4%
98.9%
82.0%
99.3%
100.0%
65.0%
61.0%
90.2%
0.0%
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69.3%
54.5%
69.0%
68.9%
89.7%
89.7%
65.0%
78.0%
78.3%
100.0%
100.0%
38.0%
49.5%
32.3%
48.4%
33.0%
58.9%
55.8%
53.9% 61.0% 67.0%
67.7%
76.4%
71.0%
84.2%
100.0%
35.0%
43.0%
71.4% 77.4%
88.0%
100.0%
34.0%
33.9%
98.95%
98.95%
66.0%
64.7%
94.5%
95.47%
41.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI UK
Local calls Long-distance calls International calls
Data for local calls include calls to the internet.
Belgium, Estonia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Slovenia: No distinction between local and national calls
Czech Republic, Sweden: Confidential data. Denmark: Detailed data are unavailable. Only a figure for the whole national fixed calls market, including internet, is available (61.36%).There is no
distinction between local and long-distance calls
Greece: Figures published in previous reports include revenues from shared cost calls and freephone calls Lithuania: NRA estimates.
Malta: No distinction between local and national calls. No long-distance calls
The Netherlands: Figures are very rough estimates Austria: Estimates based on data from Q4/2004
Finland: The figure for local calls is an estimate based on incomplete data. The figure on long-distance calls refers to TeliaSonera only and is an
estimate based on incomplete data. The figure for international calls refers to TeliaSonera only.
United Kingdom: Market shares for the quarter to March 2005.
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The following charts show the incumbents’ market share in the local calls market by retail revenues and by minutes of
outgoing traffic. Where possible, separate figures for local phone calls and local calls to internet are provided.
Figure 12
Incumbents' market share in the local market
(Retail revenues- Dec. 2004)
0.0%
38.0%
98.6%
90.3%
67.4%
94.0%
0.0%
0.0%
98.5%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
92.5%
60.0%
85.8%
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
44.0%
75.0%
79.1%
73.3% 79.9%
78.0%
99.0%
97.6%
98.9%
49.0%
89.3%
100.0%
59.7%
73.0%
57.0%
82.1%
76.8%
78.9% 84.0%
68.6%
99.0%
99.0%
97.8%
99.3%
100.0%
75.0%
53.0%
88.8%
100.0%
100.0%
95.0%
54.0%
100.0%
100.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BE DE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT HU MT NL AT PL SI SK FI UK
Local calls to Internet Local phone calls All local calls
Belgium, Cyprus, Slovenia: No distinction between local and national calls
Czech Republic, Estonia, Luxembourg, Sweden: Confidential data. Denmark: Figures not available. No distinction between local and long-distance calls
Greece: Figures published in previous reports include revenues from calls to short codes and retail calling party revenues from shared cost calls.
France: Figure on calls to the Internet only includes metered traffic. Data on local calls are NRA estimates. Lithuania: Data do not include some alternative operators that cannot split revenues by type of service. The actual market share of the incumbent
operator is lower
Malta: No distinction between local and national calls. No long-distance calls The Netherlands: Figures are very rough estimates.
Austria: Estimates based on data from Q4/2004
Portugal: Information on local calls is not available. Finland: Estimate based on incomplete data. Information on local calls to the Internet is not available.
United Kingdom: Market shares for the quarter to March 2005. Figure on local calls to the Internet refers to special local rate calls and includes some
voice traffic.
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Figure 13
Incumbents' market share in the local market
(Minutes of traffic- Dec. 2004)
0.0%
29.0%
89.9%
99.7%
70.5%
52.2%
92.0%
35.5%
99.9%
99.4%
100.0%
78.5%
99.9%
100.0%
55.0%
70.0%
86.9%
99.4%
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
79.5%
78.0%
73.0%
75.2%
73.0%
98.4%
98.9%
100.0%
75.0%
56.4%
66.7%
88.1%
71.0%
72.4%
83.0%
68.9%
99.3%
99.4%
98.9%
82.0%
99.3%
100.0%
65.0%
100.0%
100.0%
94.0%
62.0%
66.0%
99.4%
90.2%
43.0%
100.0%
98.5%
84.4%
100.0%
44.0%
85.6%
61.0%
90.2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BE DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI UK
Local calls to Internet Local phone calls All local calls
Belgium, Estonia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Slovenia: No distinction between local and national calls
Czech Republic, Sweden: Confidential data.
Denmark: Figures not available. No distinction between calls to internet and local phone calls Greece: Figures published in previous reports include revenues from shared cost calls and freephone calls
France: Figure on calls to the Internet only includes metered traffic.
Lithuania: NRA estimates. Malta: No distinction between local and national calls. No long-distance calls
The Netherlands: Figures are very rough estimates.
Austria: Estimates based on data from Q4/2004 Portugal: Only the information on local calls to the Internet is available
Finland: Estimate based on incomplete data. Information on local calls to the Internet not available.
United Kingdom: Market shares for the quarter to March 2005. Figure on local calls to the Internet refers to special local rate calls and includes some voice traffic and FRIACO calls to OLO ISPs.
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The following charts show the incumbents’ market share in the overall fixed market by retail revenues and by minutes
of outgoing traffic, and the market share for fixed calls to mobile networks.
Figure 14
Incumbents' market share in the fixed telephony market
(Dec. 2004)
63.1%
57.0%
75.6%
79.0%
71.5% 79.0%
65.9%
97.2%
92.6%
92.8%
96.4%
55.0%
98.4%
100.0%
50.8%
61.4%
60.9%
48.0%
83.7%
84.9%
70.0%
67.1%
76.0%
62.3%
97.1%
95.7%
96.8%
97.8%
100.0%
65.0%
60.0%
86.7%
83.7%
99.6%
100.0%
56.8%
100.0%
82.9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK UK
by retail revenues by minutes of traffic
Belgium, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Slovenia: No distinction between local and national calls
Czech Republic, Sweden: Confidential data. Estonia: Data on revenues are confidential.
Greece: Figures on revenues published in previous reports include revenues from calls to short codes and retail calling party revenues from shared
cost calls. Figures on traffic published in previous reports include revenues from shared cost calls and freephone calls Lithuania: Data do not include some alternative operators that cannot split revenues by type of service. The actual market share of the incumbent
operator is lower. Data on traffic are NRA estimates.
Luxembourg, Finland : Data not available The Netherlands: Figures are very rough estimates.
Austria: Estimates based on data from Q4/2004
Portugal: Data on revenues is not available. United Kingdom: Market shares for the quarter to March 2005. Figures
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Figure 15
Incumbents' market share in the calls to mobile market
(Dec. 2004)
61.8%
0.0%
71.6%
66.6%
97.9%
96.1%
65.0%
77.9%
0.0%
45.1%
62.3%
78.1%
66.5%
68.8%
97.7%
84.2% 89.3%
77.9%
33.0%
100.0%
65.6%
96.1%
78.7%
100.0%
51.0%
100.0%
94.0%
78.0%
68.0%
61.0%
54.3%
67.4%
100.0%
76.8%
95.8%
69.0%
100.0%
50.0%
65.0%
100.0%
83.0%
71.0%
57.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BE DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI UK
by retail revenues by minutes of traffic
Czech Republic, Sweden: Confidential data.
Denmark: Figures not available
Estonia: Data on revenues are confidential. Lithuania: Data do not include some alternative operators that cannot split revenues by type of service. The actual market share of the incumbent
operator is lower. Data on traffic are NRA estimates.
Luxembourg: Data on revenues are confidential. The Netherlands: Figures are very rough estimates.
Austria: Estimates based on data from Q4/2004
Finland: Data on revenues not available. United Kingdom: Market shares for the quarter to March 2005.
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1.5. public ownership of the incumbent operator
The chart below shows the share of state ownership in the incumbent operators in 2004 and 2005. Only in Cyprus and
Luxembourg is the incumbent fixed operator fully state owned. In seven countries the incumbent is fully privatised
(Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Hungary and the United Kingdom), although in some cases a golden
share mechanism exists. In most other countries the state ownership is still significant at around 40%, with 4 countries
(Belgium, Latvia, Malta and Slovenia) where the State owns more than 50% of shares.
Figure 16
State ownership in the incumbent operators, August 2004 - September 2005
34%
46%
19%
47%
42%
43%
51%
51%
0 0 0
6%
0
6%
00 49%4%
21%
60%2%
51%
36%
27%
38%
100%
100%
45%
14%
72%
7%
30%
35%
050%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
BE
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acom
CZ-C
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DK
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FI-Telia
Sonera
SE
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Sonera
UK
-BT
August 2004 September 2005
Belgium: 50% + 1 share France: Approx.
Estonia: The Estonian Government owns 27.28% of Estonian Telecom, which is 100% owner of Elion Ettevotted AS
Hungary: The figure refers to Magyar Telekom Rt. The Hungarian State keeps one golden share. Netherlands: The State had 14.2% of shares in KPN as at 1 November 2005. The Dutch State has one golden share.
Poland: No golden share
Portugal: The Portuguese State has a golden share in Portugal Telecom
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2. CONSUMERS’ CHOICE OF FIXED OPERATORS
This section analyses the fixed voice telephony market from the point of view of consumers.
The data presented below have been provided by the national regulatory authorities and, unless otherwise indicated,
report the position as at September 2005. Figures for countries not included in the charts are not available. Figures are
not always comparable with those published in previous reports due to changes in the methodologies and/or in the
classifications used by the Member States. Most Member States revised their methodologies in 2004 resulting in lower
figures than those reported in previous reports for both local calls and long-distance/international calls.
Information on consumers’ use of alternative providers is unavailable in a number of New Member States.
2.1. PERCENTAGE OF SUBSCRIBERS ACTUALLY USING AN ALTERNATIVE
PROVIDER OTHER THAN THE INCUMBENT
Incumbents’ customers are more and more aware of the possibility of using an alternative provider, either by dialling a
call-by-call prefix (carrier selection) or by choosing to route all calls by default to the network of an alternative
operator (carrier pre-selection). The use of an alternative operator through carrier selection/carrier pre-selection does
not exclude the possibility of also using the incumbent’s services. Direct access is also available to users through
alternative operators’ proprietary wireline/wireless access or through unbundled local loops leased from the incumbent.
As at September 2005, almost 32% of EU15 subscribers used an alternative provider to route long-distance and
international calls, while almost 23% were using alternative providers for local calls. At the same time, direct access
from alternative providers was used by 7.7% of EU15 subscribers. Since last year, the percentage of subscribers using
an alternative provider has grown by 1.2 percentage points for direct access, 1.6 points for long-distance/international
calls and by 3.7 points for local calls.
Figure 17
% of subscribers using an alternative provider, EU 15
30.08%
19.23%
5.63%6.53%
31.7%
26.73%
19.60%
22.9%
13.92%
11.24%7.7%
5.53%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
July 2002 July 2003 July 2004 September 2005
Long-dist./ Internat. Calls Local calls Direct access
Member States not included in the EU15 weighted average:
Local: 2005: Netherlands; 2004: Netherlands; 2003: Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Austria; 2002: Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, France
Long distance/int.: 2005: Netherlands; 2004: Netherlands (data for United Kingdom refer to 2003); 2003: Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Austria; 2002: Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Germany, and France.
Direct access: 2005: Netherlands; 2004: Ireland, Netherlands; 2003: Ireland, Netherlands, Austria; 2002: Ireland, Netherlands, Austria, France,
Portugal.
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The methodology for the calculation of the percentage of subscribers (residential + business) actually using a provider
other than the incumbent operator is the following:
1- LOCAL CALLS: x:y
X = sum of all alternative operators' subscribers (residential + business) with CPS contract + sum of all alternative
operators' subscribers (residential + business) with direct access for voice telephony (ULL and proprietary
infrastructure)
Y = total number of residential + business subscribers of the incumbent and new entrants, with a standard/party/group
telephone lines access. Direct telephone line access provided by an alternative operator can either be through
proprietary infrastructure or full ULL .
2-LONG DISTANCE & INTERNATIONAL CALLS: x:y
X = sum of all alternative operators' subscribers (residential + business) with CPS contract + 50% of the sum of all
alternative operators' subscribers (residential + business) with CS contract + sum of all alternative operators' subscribers
(residential + business) with direct access for voice telephony (ULL and proprietary infrastructure).
Y = total number of residential and business subscribers of the incumbent and new entrants, with a standard/party/group
telephone lines access. Direct telephone line access provided by an alternative operator can either be through
proprietary infrastructure or full ULL (in the latter case, please consider the number of unbundled active lines, and not
the total number of unbundled lines).
3-DIRECT ACCESS
Total number of subscribers with direct access, fully ULL connection or with a cable access owned by an alternative
operator
The following charts show the % of subscribers using an alternative provider for voice telephony services through
carrier selection, carrier pre-selection and direct access. Where available, separate figures for local and long-
distance/international calls are given.
Figure 18
% of subscribers using an alternative provider
for voice telephony services, September 2005
32.6%38.0%
21.2%
12.5%
17.0%
19.0%
1.0%
21.0%
0.6%
22.2%
3.1%
1.7%
19.0%
13.0
%
31.5%
24.2%
0
27.0
%
40.0%
23.7
%
32.7%
33.0%
65.
0%
7.3%
22.7%
24.0%
1.0%
6.1%
21.7%
44.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT LT LU HU MT AT PL PT SI FI SE UK
Local calls Long distance/international calls
Local calls EU20 Avg. Long distance/international calls EU20 Avg.
Greece: Data refer to 31/12/2004.
Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland, Sweden and United Kingdom: Data do not distinguish between local, long-distance
and international calls. Data for Belgium refer to 1/01/2005. Data for Denmark refer to 1/06/2005. Data for Spain refer to 1/07/2004. Data for Austria are estimates based on 2003 and 2004 data.
Germany: Data for national and international calls refer to July 2004.
Estonia: No distinction between local and national calls. The 24% figure refers to international calls. Lithuania: No distinction between local and national calls. The 7.3% figure refers to international calls.
Malta: No alternative operators
Czech Republic, Cyprus, Latvia, Netherlands, Slovakia: No data available
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Figure 19
% of subscribers using an alternative provider for direct access, September
2005
9.2%
6.0%
3.5%
1.0%
11.0%
1.8%
5.3%
1.6%0.8% 0.6%
6.0%
9.1%8.0%
0.1%
2.2%
17.9%
000
20.0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT LT LU HU MT AT PL PT SI FI SE UK
Direct access Direct access EU20 Avg.
Belgium, Greece: Data refer to 31/12/2004 Data for Austria are estimates based on 2003 and 2004 data.
Data for Spain refer to 1/07/2004.
Denmark: Direct access inc. PSTN, ISDN and ULL. France: Shared access lines have not been included.
Malta: No alternative operators
Czech Republic, Cyprus, Latvia, Netherlands, Slovakia: No data available
2.2. FACILITIES USED BY NEW ENTRANTS FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE
TELEPHONY
This section provides information on the facilities used by new entrants to offer voice telephony, particularly to
residential users.
Data have been provided by the national regulatory authorities and refer to September 2005.
Alternative operators can route users to their network either through a carrier selection system (CS), i.e. user dials a
prefix on a call-by-call basis, or by carrier pre-selection (CPS), where the user’s calls are routed to the new entrants’
network on an automatic basis. New entrants can also provide direct access to users through proprietary wire/wireless
access or through unbundled local loops leased from the incumbent.
These facilities are not mutually exclusive and very often the same operator uses the three at the same time depending
on the type of customers (business or residential), the type of services (local or long-distance/international calls), the
geographical area, the availability of ULL, etc. The following figures should therefore be read separately and not
aggregated as country totals.
As at 1 October 2005, 985 operators were effectively providing voice telephone service at EU25 level, 150 more than in
2004. Of these, at least 438 offered their services using carrier selection and 373 through carrier pre-selection. As
indicated above, many operators use carrier selection and carrier pre-selection at the same time. This is in line with the
figures for previous years.
The following two charts show the number of operators using carrier selection and/or carrier pre-selection by Member
State at September 2005. Where possible, separate figures for types of calls are given; in the other cases separate data
were not available or operators do not differentiate the data by type of calls. In a number of countries operators do not
differentiate between local and national calls.
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The following charts also show an estimate of the number of operators using carrier selection and/or carrier pre-
selection as a percentage of the number of active operators. The incumbent operator has been excluded from the list of
active operators. The figures do not show to what extent the operators are offering services to residential and/or
business users; nation-wide or only in local areas; in some cases it is not possible to know whether operators offer all
types of calls or only long-distance and international calls.
Figure 20
Number of alternative operators using CS as a % of active operators, September 2005
13
19
18
16
44
12
11
12
11
7 9 12
7 5 68
29
13
5 5 10
17
11622
4
2 3
87%
33%
42%
13%
36%
25%
32%
47%
19%
56%
6%
39%
78%
8%
0%
65%
74%
45%
14%
71%
34%
92%
35% 33%
100% 100% 100%
7%
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
BE
CZ Int.
DK
DE Local
DE Long Dist./Int.
EE
EL
ES Local
ES Long Dist./Int.
FR IE CY
LV local
LV Int.
LT Loc.-Nat.
LT Int.
LU
HU
MT
NL
AT
PT
SI Int.
SK
FI Local
FI Long Dist.
SE
UK
Number of operators using CS
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Operators using CS as a %
of active operators
Operators using carrier selection Op.using CS as % of active operators
Czech Republic: Information on CS for local calls not available. Denmark: Data as at 1 July 2005. No distinction between local, long-distance and international calls.
Ireland, UK: No distinction between local, long-distance and international calls.
Malta: No alternative operators Poland: Data on CS not available
Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy, Luxembourg, Latvia, Netherlands: No distinction between local and long distance calls. Data for NL refer to
2004 Austria: Data refer to 30/09/2003.
Spain: Data refer to 2004
Slovenia: CS is only available for international calls Slovakia: CS available since June 2005
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Figure 21
Number of alternative operators using CPS as a % of active operators, September 2005 13
19
22
47
12
22
15
7 7 24
29
11
13
5 4 37
242
01919
12
71 35
11%
23%
74%
16%
45%
14%
29%
74%
19%
6%
100%
35%
78%
87%
33%
18%
39%
100%
67%
54%
100%
47%
56%
3%
44%
0
20
40
60
80
100
BE
CZ Int.
DK
DE Local
DE Long Dist./Int.
EE
EL
ES
FR IE IT
CY
LV Int.
LT
LU
HU
MT
NL
AT
PL
PT
SI Int.
FI Local
FI Long Dist./Int.
SE
UK
Number of operators using CPS
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Operators using CPS as a %
of authorised operators
Operators using carrier pre-selection Op.using CPS as % of active operators
Belgium: No distinction between local and national calls.
Denmark: Data as at 1 July 2005. No distinction between local, long-distance and international calls
Estonia, Latvia: No distinction between local and national calls Spain: Data refer to 2004
Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom: No distinction between local, long-distance and international calls
Malta: No alternative operators Netherlands: No distinction between local and long distance calls. Data refer to 2004
Austria: Data refer to 30/09/2003.
Sweden: Estimated Slovenia: CPS is only available for international calls.
Slovakia: CPS not available
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3. PUBLIC NETWORK INTERCONNECTION
3.1. FIXED-TO-FIXED INTERCONNECTION CHARGES
This section analyses the interconnection charges for call termination on the incumbent’s fixed network. The figures
show the charges per minute based on the first three minutes of a call at peak-time, VAT excluded.
The figures may have been approved by the NRA or simply agreed between operators, where the legal framework does
not require NRA approval. The following chart shows the EU15 weighted average for the interconnection charges since
2000 for local level, single and double transit. The exchange rates for 2005 have been applied to the years 2000-2004
for the non euro-zone countries. Since August 2000, the EU weighted average charge for call termination on fixed
networks has decreased by 39% for single transit and by 32% for local level and double transit. Major reductions took
place between 2000 and 2002 and again during the past 2 years, especially as regards double transit, with annual
reductions of 8% in 2004 and 12% in 2005. A number of New Member States have seen significant reductions in their
interconnection rate levels. Among this generalised downward trend, the major changes since last year have occurred in
Slovakia (-56%), the United Kingdom (-34%) and Greece (-16%) for local level termination, Latvia (-52%), Malta (-
50%), Slovakia (-49%) and Sweden (-40%) for single transit, and Latvia (-79%), the United Kingdom (-59%), Slovakia
(-53%) and Malta (-50%) for double transit call termination.
There is a strong correlation between the charge level and the timing of liberalisation of the market. Interconnection
charges, for most of the new Member States, are still higher than those for EU15.
Figure 22
Fixed-to-fixed interconnection charges
EU15 weighted average (euro-cents)
0.79 0.740.63 0.61 0.58 0.54
1.41
1.25
1.00 0.970.90 0.86
1.971.88
1.68 1.65
1.51
1.33
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
July 2000 July 2001 July 2002 July 2003 July 2004 October 2005
€-cents per minute
Local level Single transit Double transit
EU15 average for local level and double transit in 2005 does not include Finland.
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Figure 23
Fixed-to-fixed interconnection charges
EU25 weighted average (euro-cents)
0.600.65
0.941.01
1.39
1.61
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
July 2004 October 2005
€-cents per minute
Local level Single transit Double transit
Local level: CY and LV not included in the 2004 average. FI, LV and MT not included in the 2005 average.
Single transit: All MS included in the 2004 average. LT not included in the 2005 average.
Double transit: All MS included in the 2004 average. FI not included in the 2005 average.
The following three charts show the interconnection charges for local level, single and double transit as of 1 October
2005. The values at July 2004 are also shown.
Figure 24
Interconnection charges for call termination on incumbents' fixed network (peak time)
Local level - EU14 average: 0.54 €-cents - EU22 average: 0.60 €-cents
0.25
0.35
0.47
0.47
0.53
0.58
0.58
0.59
0.66
0.68
0.69
0.71
0.71
0.73
0.75
0.82
0.82
0.83
0.92
1.05
1.31
2.61
0.0
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.5
UK CY DK IT FR IE EL DE SE PT BE ES NL PL SI EE AT HU LU CZ SK LT
€-cents per minute
July 2004 October 2005 EU14 weighted avg. October 2005 EU22 weighted avg. October 2005
LT
no
t to
sca
le:
2.6
Germany: Valid until 31.05.2006
Spain: Interconnection fees have been revised with effect from 1 November 2005. Price of capacity based
interconnection (2 Mb/s): 1 326.11 €/month local, 1 863 €/month metropolitan. In real terms capacity based
interconnection prices are half of time based interconnection. Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report
Latvia, Malta: Interconnection at local level not offered.
Finland: Charges of 44 SMP operators vary between 0,01025 € - 0,0152 €. The average charge for local level interconnection is not available. In 2004 FICORA informed only of Elisa's and TeliaSonera's charges. Therefore charges are not directly comparable. Price comparison of termination charges
can be found at FICORA's web pages: http://www.ficora.fi/suomi/tele/tahintavertailu.htm
Hungary: Prices refer to the main incumbent operator Matav Netherlands: Tariff for KPN's terminating services. For KPN's originating service a different tariff applies: 0,70 €
Slovakia: Peak prices cannot be compared with other MS because there are 3 interconnect times. Prices should be reduced by 12% for the data to be
comparable.
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Figure 25
Interconnection charges for call termination on incumbents' fixed network (peak time)
Single transit - EU15 average: 0.86 €-cents - EU25 average: 0.94 €-cents
0.35
0.40
0.56
0.69
0.72
0.84
0.87
0.89
0.92
0.96
0.96
0.97
1.00
1.04
1.05
1.15
1.21
1.23
1.28
1.28
1.46
1.94
2.80
3.48
0.90
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
UK SE CY EE DK IT EL IE NL LU DE BE PT FR SI ES LV PL HU AT CZ FI SK MT LT
€-cents per minute
July 2004 October 2005 EU15 weighted avg. October 2005 EU25 weighted avg. October 2005
LT
no
t to
sca
le:
3.5
Germany: Valid until 31.05.2006 Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report
Spain: Interconnection fees have been revised with effect from 1 November 2005. Price of capacity based interconnection (2 Mb/s): 2 213 €/month. In
real terms capacity based interconnection prices are half of time based interconnection.In real terms capacity based interconnection prices are half of time based interconnection.
Hungary: Prices refer to the main incumbent operator Matav
Malta: Only one interconnection level. Netherlands: Tariff for KPN's terminating services. For KPN's originating service a different tariff applies: 1.06 €
Slovakia: Peak prices cannot be compared with other MS because there are 3 interconnect times. Prices should be reduced by 12% for the data to be
comparable. Finland: Charges of 44 SMP operators vary between 0,01026 € - 0,0152 €. Average charge of single transit is 0,014627 € and median 0,01513 €. In
2004 FICORA informed only of Elisa's and TeliaSonera's charges. Therefore charges are not directly comparable. Price comparison of termination
charges can be found at FICORA's web pages: http://www.ficora.fi/suomi/tele/tahintavertailu.htm
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Figure 26
Interconnection charges for call termination on incumbents' fixed network (peak time)
Double transit - EU14 average: 1.33 €-cents - EU24 average: 1.39 €-cents
0.62
0.72
0.85
0.91
0.96
1.15
1.15
1.20
1.20
1.24
1.25
1.30
1.38
1.44
1.52
1.52
1.67
1.76
2.14
2.25
2.80
2.81
3.48
1.47
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
UK SE EE DK CY LV NL IE BE LU FR EL IT PL PT DE CZ SI HU ES AT MT SK LT
€-cents per minute
July 2004 October 2005 EU14 weighted avg. October 2005 EU24 weighted avg. October 2005
Germany: Valid until 31.05.2006 Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report
Spain: Interconnection fees have been revised with effect from 1 November 2005. Price of capacity based interconnection (2 Mb/s): 3 186 €/month. In
real terms capacity based interconnection prices are half of time based interconnection.In real terms capacity based interconnection prices are half of time based interconnection.
Finland: The charges of the 46 SMP operators differ.
Hungary: Prices refer to the main incumbent operator Matav Malta: Only one interconnection level.
Netherlands: Tariff for KPN's terminating services. For KPN's originating service a different tariff applies: 1.50 €
Slovakia: Peak prices cannot be compared with other MS because there are 3 interconnect times. Prices should be reduced by 12% for the data to be comparable.
Finland: Double transit charges are not regulated. Information of double transit charges is confidential.
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3.2. FIXED-TO-MOBILE INTERCONNECTION CHARGES
This section shows the per-minute interconnection charges for fixed call termination on the networks of mobile
operators. Charges for call termination on the networks of 3G operators are not included.
In the following charts information is shown for 76 mobile operators in the EU (representing almost 100% of the EU
mobile market). A total of 50 operators have been designated as having significant market power in the national market
for interconnection (SMP). Only in Denmark, Germany, Estonia and Slovakia there are no SMP designated operators.
There were 34 SMP operators in July 2004. Given the different status of implementation of the new regulatory
framework in each Member State1, in some countries SMP designation is made under the old framework, while in other
countries it is based on the market analysis carried out by the national regulatory authorities. SMP operators cover 73%
of the EU mobile market in terms of subscribers, up from 62% in July 2004. Charges are for calls originated in the same
countries.
In Finland fixed to mobile charges only apply when the call is made through a prefix code or carrier pre-selection. In
other cases, local operators determine the local network charges and mobile operators determine the mobile call
charges.
In Estonia charges for two operators may change depending on the volume of calls (below or above 3 million minutes
per month). In the charts below the second option is presented. In Spain interconnection fees have been revised with
effect from 1 November 2005.
The per-minute interconnection fees are based on the first three minutes of a call at peak rate, except for the
Netherlands, where an average peak/off-peak rate is given. In Lithuania the figure is an average based on the
interconnection fees of the three mobile operators.
Data have been collected by the NRA, and refer to October 2005. Data for Germany was taken from Cullen
International.
The following chart shows the trend in the weighted average fixed-to-mobile interconnection fees for SMP and non
SMP mobile operators in the EU25 between July 2004 and October 2005. The 2005 exchange rates have been applied
to the non euro-zone countries for 2004.
1 At 1 October 2005.
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Figure 27
EU25 average fixed-to-mobile interconnection charges in the national interconnection
market
12.96
13.80
12.64
16.33
13.81
14.71
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
July 2004 October 2005
€-cents per minute
SMP operators Non-SMP operators All operators
Figure 28 shows the national weighted average for SMP and non-SMP operators. The EU25 weighted average of fixed-
to-mobile interconnection charges for the SMP operators in the interconnection market is 12.64 €-cents. For the non-
SMP operators the average fee is 13.81. If all mobile operators were considered, the average charge would be 12.96
(Figure 27). Values for each country are weighted average prices based on the number of subscribers and the
termination rate of each operator.
Figure 28
Interconnection mobile termination charges of SMP and non-SMP operators on the
national interconnection market, October 2005EU25 weighted average: SMP op. 12.64 - non-SMP op. 13.81
EU15 weighted average: SMP op. 12.30 - non-SMP op. 13.96
14.16
14.50
13.49
16.08
13.43
12.10
2.16
8.91
15.00
14.02
12.42
16.59
18.78
7.33
8.59
8.78
20.27
10.51
14.20
13.62
16.42
15.98
14.35
10.43
15.00
14.10
13.91
21.00
10.98
12.4
1
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0
10.51
0
5
10
15
20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-cents per minute
SMP Non-SMP EU25 SMP EU25 NON-SMP
Czech Republic: RIO price list Germany: Data from Cullen International Cross Country Analysis
France: Mainland operators only. Overseas operators not included
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Figure 29
Fixed-to-mobile national average interconnection charges EU25 weighted average (all operators, €-cents), October 2005: 12.96
EU15 weighted average (all operators, €-cents), October 2005: 12.79
16.3
2
15.5
1
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17.5
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1
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8.59
8.78
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0
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10
15
20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-cents per minute
July 2004 Oct-05 EU25 average October 2005
Czech Republic: RIO price list
Germany: Data from Cullen International Cross Country Analysis
France: Mainland operators only. Overseas operators not included Ireland, Finland: 2004 data not comparable
The following chart shows the trend in the weighted average fixed-to-mobile interconnection fees for SMP and non
SMP mobile operators in the EU15 between July 2001 and October 2005. The 2005 exchange rates have been applied
to the non euro-zone countries for previous years. The figure for 2001 for non-SMP operators is not available.
Following the notifications of SMP further to the market analysis process, in 2005 the difference between SMP and
non-SMP average charges has dropped. This decrease has been driven by a higher number of operators having been
designated SMP and also because the reduction in the termination charges of non-SMP operators has been higher than
that of SMP operators. In 2003 call termination on non-SMP operators was on average 17% more expensive (2.7 €-
cents), while in 2005 this difference had gone down to 13% (1.66 €-cents).
Between 2004 and 2005 the average termination rate for SMP operators has decreased by 10%, while the reduction for
the non SMP operators was 15%.
The increase in the number of SMP designated operators signalled in the last report has continued and EU15 SMP
operators now cover 73% of subscribers, against 62 in 2004, 45% in 2003 and 41% in 2002.
Despite the continuing decline in the interconnection charges, their level remains on average more than 9 times higher
than the average fixed-to-fixed interconnection charges (double transit).
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Figure 30
EU15 average fixed-to-mobile interconnection charges in the national interconnection
market
12.79
12.30
13.65
15.75
20.54
18.81
13.96
16.47
18.46
18.73
18.76
14.71
17.28
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
July 2001 July 2002 July 2003 July 2004 October 2005
€-cents per minute
SMP operators Non-SMP operators All operators
Figure 31 shows the average national mobile termination charge in the EU15 for the last three years. At EU15 level
there has been a 26% reduction. The most significant cuts have occurred in Portugal (-34%), Italy (-28%) and Sweden (-
23%). Termination charges have decreased or remained stable in all Member States except France, where prices have
increased.
Figure 31
Fixed-to-mobile national average interconnection charges
EU15 weighted average (all operators, €-cents):
2005: 12.79 - 2004: 14.71 - 2003: 17.28
17.9
15.6
15.1
19.1
18.1
15.5
17.5
13.4
21.9
12.9
26.8
15.5
20.9
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BE DK DE EL ES FR IE IT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
€-cents per minute
July 2003 July 2004 October 2005 EU15 average October 2005
Germany: Data from Cullen International Cross Country Analysis France: Mainland operators only. Overseas operators not included
Ireland, Finland: 2003 & 2004 data not comparable
The following charts show the individual fixed-to-mobile interconnection charges for 77 mobile operators in the EU. In
Cyprus charges are as cheap as 2.2 € cents, whereas the most expensive fee is found in Slovenia at 21.8 € cents. If the
termination fee in Cyprus is excluded, the differential of the most expensive termination fee from the cheapest
expressed as a percentage of the cheapest fee is 176%, similar to that of 2004.
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Figure 32
I.C. charges for call termination on mobile networks (peak) in €-cents,October 2005
EU25 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.64 Non-SMP op: 13.81 All op.: 12.96
EU15 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.30 Non-SMP op: 13.96 All op.: 12.79
13.00
12.83
12.10
11.41
8.59
6.80
13.40
13.20
13.15
13.01
13.00
10.86
10.51
10.43
9.28
8.40
8.28
2.16
13.18
12.90
12.54
8.91
10.98
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
DK (Sonofon) (+)
DE-T-Mobil, Vodafone
AT- T-Mobile(*)
ES- Vodafone Airtel(*)(+)
HU-Vodafone (*)
NL-KPN Mobile(*), Vodafone(Libertel)
PT- Vodafone(+)(*), TMN(+)(*)
IE-O2 (*)(+), Vodafone(*)(+)
ES-Telefonica Mov.(*)(+)
BE-Proximus (Belgacom Mob).(*)(+)
IT-TIM(*)(+), Vodafone Omnitel(*)(+)
MT-Vodafone(*)(+)
SK-T-Mobile (ex EuroTel Bratislava), Orange
AT- Mobilkom(*)
CZ-Eurotel Praha(+)(*), T-Mobile (+)(*), Cesky
Mobil
LT-Bite, Omnitel, Tele2
UK-Orange(*), T-Mobile(*)
LV-Tele2(*), LMT(*)
SE-Telia-Sonera(*), Tele2 Mobil(*), Vodafone(*)
FI-Elisa(*)
UK-O2(*), Vodafone(*)
FI-Sonera(*)
CY-CYTA(*)(+)
€-cents per minute
Legend:
(*) SMP operators in the national interconnection market (+) SMP operators in the national mobile market
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Figure 33
I.C. charges for call termination on mobile networks (peak) in €-cents,October 2005
EU25 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.64 Non-SMP op: 13.81 All op.: 12.96
EU15 weighted average: SMP op. (*): 12.30 Non-SMP op: 13.96 All op.: 12.79
18.78
17.78
16.59
16.59
15.50
15.17
14.76
14.50
21.00
20.27
19.50
18.20
15.98
15.00
14.90
13.51
13.80
13.90
14.35
14.47
14.70
15.00
15.52
17.26
18.04
21.84
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
SI- Si.mobil(*)(+)
SI- Western Wireless
BE- Base
EL- Q Telecom
FR- Bouygues Tlc(*)
PT- Optimus
SI- Mobitel(*)(+)
IE- Meteor(*)
EE-Tele2
PL- Centertel(*)(+), Polkomtel(*)(+), Polska
Telefonia Cyfrowa(*)(+)
BE- Mobistar (*)(+)
EE- EMT(+), Elisa
FR-Orange(*)(+)
FR- SFR(*)(+)
ES-Amena (Retevision Mov.) (*)
EL- TIM (Stet Hellas)(+)
LU-ETP(+), Tango (Tele2)(+), Voxmobile(*)
DE-Eplus, O2 (Viag)
HU-Pannon(*)
NL-Ben (T-Mobile), Orange (Dutchtone), O2 NL
(Telfort)
EL-Cosmote(*)(+), Vodafone(*)(+)
DK TDC (TeleDK)(+), TeliaSonera (inc. Orange)
IT-Wind
HU-T-Mobile Telecom (Westel)(*)
AT-One(*), Tele.ring(*)
MT-Mobisle Communications(*)(+)
€-cents per minute
Legend:
(*) SMP operators in the national interconnection market
(+) SMP operators in the national mobile market Czech Republic: RIO price list
Germany: Data from Cullen International Cross Country Analysis (August 2005, Table 29, Page 158)
Estonia: 2.50 EEK/min (15.98 €cents) if call volume is 3 or over 3 million minutes per month and 2.70 EEK/min (17.26 €cents) if call volume is less than 3 million minutes per month.
Greece: Minimum call duration is 30 seconds.
Spain: A new set of interconnection tariffs is applied since 1 November 2005. France: Mainland operators. Overseas operators not included
Figures for the Netherlands are not comparable since they represent an average peak/off-peak rate. Figures for Lithuania represent an average based
on the interconnection fees of the three mobile operators Poland: URTiP’s 2003 decision on SMP designation in the mobile termination market has been appealed by operators.
In Finland fixed to mobile charges only apply when the call is made through a prefix code or carrier pre-selection.
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3.3. LEASED LINES INTERCONNECTION CHARGES
This section shows the monthly rental and the one-off charges for short-distance leased lines (local ends, excluding
VAT), up to 2 and 5 km, provided by the incumbent operator to other interconnected operators.
The distance refers to the radial distance between the customer local end leased line and the point of interconnection.
It should be noted that in some cases data include the handover costs, while in other cases these costs are excluded.
National Regulatory Authorities have provided these figures through the questionnaire for the 11th Implementation
Report. Figures indicate the position in October 2005.
3.3.1. 64 Kbit/s part circuit
Figure 34
Monthly rental for leased line 64 Kbit/s part circuit, October 2005EU18 weighted average 2 Km: 70.68 €, 5 Km: 83.05 €
EU15 weighted average 2 Km: 69.29 €, 5 Km: 82.87 €
99
40 42 45
34
63
108
76
100
132
42
104
49
84
43
38
143
36
171
65 67
45
36
102 113
80
100
132
65
104
49
86
43 48
164
37
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT LT LU NL AT PL PT FI SE UK
€-m
onth
2km 5km Czech Republic: Individual price Denmark: Figures from TDC referring to 2 resp. 5 km, while TDC for some of the products sets a price depending on actual distance
Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report
Estonia: Customer to node circuit. Additional nodo-to-node circuit (up to 6 Km) is EEK 475 (€30.35) Ireland: Based on the price of a partial private circuit with a tail circuit of 2Kms and exlcuding the cost of transport links
Latvia: IC circuits not offered
Lithuania: Price is determined by the traffic and not by the length of the line Luxembourg: Minimum price for 5Km. circuits (€65 to €83)
Malta: Price for local end part circuit is not offered
The Netherlands: For 64kbit there is no local service offer. Only a regional service offer is available. Finland: Average of seven operators (TeliaSonera Finland, Elisa, Vaasan Läänin Puhelin*, Kokkolan puhelin*, Lännen Puhelin*, Päijät-Hämeen
Puihelin* and KPY Verkot*). *=Part of the Finnet-group. Prices are not directly comparable becase of the variations in pricing methods in different geographical areas.
Slovenia: IC circuits not offered
Slovakia: 64 Kb/s IC circuits not available United Kingdom: The rates listed are the monthly circuit rental (standard maintenance) and include a proportion (1/12th) of the local end fixed charge
(calculated for each of 2 and 5 km)
Cyprus, Hungary: Data not available
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Figure 35
One-off charge for leased line 64 Kbit/s part circuit, October 2005
620
1 781
735
282
497
544
563
766
273
371
304
350
425
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818
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417
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1 200
1 400
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BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT LV LT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
€
Czech Republic: Individual price
Denmark: Weighted average of the one-off connection costs Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report
Slovakia: 64 Kb/s IC circuits not available
Cyprus, Hungary, Poland: No data available Malta: Price for local end part circuit is not offered
Austria: Price for a one-year contract. Otherwise price is € 700
Slovenia: IC circuits not offered
3.3.2. 2 Mbit/s part circuit
Figure 36
Monthly rental for leased line 2 Mbit/s part circuit, October 2005EU21 weighted average 2 Km: 260.44 €, 5 Km: 299.93 €
EU15 weighted average 2 Km: 246.77 €, 5 Km: 306.37 €
267
642
73
151
145
160
427
347
473
350
290
255
234 273
145
322
134
216
215
98
490
208
244
145
167
596
383
522
78
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384
234
273
145
359
134
253
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115
32
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100
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300
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700
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LT LU HU NL AT PL PT FI SE UK
€-m
onth
2km 5km Czech Republic: Individual price for circuits longer than 2 Kms
Denmark: Figures from TDC referring to 2 resp. 5 km, while TDC for some of the products sets a price depending on actual distance.
Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report Estonia: Customer to node circuit. Additional nodo-to-node circuit (up to 6 Km) is EEK 1562 (€99.83)
Ireland: Based on the price of a partial private circuit with a tail circuit of 2Kms and excluding the cost of transport links
Malta: Price for local end part circuit is not offered Latvia: IC circuits not offered
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Lithuania: Price is determined by the traffic and not by the length of the line
Luxembourg: Minimum price for 5Km. circuits (€384 to €587) The Netherlands: For 2Mbit/s there is no km-dependent charge. The service is offered at a standard charge from the end-user location to the local
exchange office.
Finland: Average of seven operators (TeliaSonera Finland, Elisa, Vaasan Läänin Puhelin*, Kokkolan puhelin*, Lännen Puhelin*, Päijät-Hämeen Puihelin* and KPY Verkot*). *=Part of the Finnet-group. Prices are not directly comparable because of the variations in pricing methods in different
geographical areas.
United Kingdom: The rates listed are the monthly circuit rental (standard maintenance) and include a proportion (1/12th) of the local end fixed charge (calculated for each of 2 and 5 km)
Slovakia: 34 Mb/s IC circuits not available
Slovenia: IC circuits not offered
Figure 37
One-off charge for leased line 2 Mbit/s part circuit, October 2005
2 107
608
1 628
825
1 389
557
1 107
809
688
1 196 1 487
375
750
750
1 288
1 261
2 824
170 500
1 000
1 500
2 000
2 500
3 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT LT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
€
Denmark: Weighted average of the one-off connection costs Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report
Latvia: IC circuits not offered
Cyprus, Hungary, Poland: Data not available Malta: Price for local end part circuit is not offered
Austria: Price for a one-year contract. Otherwise price is € 1500 Slovakia: 2 Mb/s IC circuits not available
Slovenia: IC circuits not offered
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3.3.3. 34 Mbit/s part circuit
Figure 38
Monthly rental for leased line 34 Mbit/s part circuit, October 2005EU19 weighted average 2 Km: 1080.5 €, 5 Km: 1478.6 €
EU15 weighted average 2 Km: 1045 €, 5 Km: 1464.7 €
827
879
481 743
1 957
1 572
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1 800
977 1 360
636
721
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BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LT LU NL AT PL PT FI SE UK
€-m
onth
2km 5km
Czech Republic: Individual price
Denmark: Figures from TDC referring to 2 resp. 5 km, while TDC for some of the products sets a price depending on actual distance.
Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report Estonia: Customer to node circuit.
Ireland: Based on the price of a partial private circuit with a tail circuit of 2Kms and excluding the cost of transport links
France: Price list only available for 64Kb/s and 2Mb/s. There is no 34 Mbit/s standard price offer. Latvia: IC circuits not offered
Lithuania: Price is determined by the traffic
Luxembourg: Minimum price for 5Km. circuits (€1536 to €1711) The Netherlands: A 34Mbit/s service is only offered at a fibre access. For the purpose of calculating a tariff a third of the costs of a 155Mbit/s service
is included to determine the tariff of a 34 Mbit/s service.
Malta: Price for local end part circuit is not offered Hungary: Data not available
Finland: Average of three operators (TeliaSonera Finland, Elisa, Kokkolan Puhelin). Prices are not directly comparable becase of the variations in
pricing methods in different geographical areas. United Kingdom: The rates listed are the monthly circuit rental (standard maintenance) and include a proportion (1/12th) of the local end fixed charge
(calculated for each of 2 and 5 km)
Slovakia: 34 Mb/s IC circuits not available Slovenia: IC circuits not offered
EN 42 EN
Figure 39
One-off charge for leased line 34 Mbit/s part circuit, October 2005 2 479
2 500
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2 361
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1 406
1 194
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2 354
2 172
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BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT LT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
€
Denmark: Weighted average of the one-off connection costs
Greece: The audit for cost orientation based on LRAIC+/CCA for the year 2005 was in progress during the drafting of the report
France: There is no 34 Mbit/s standard price offer Price in the Netherlands is an average of 2 times 34 Mbit/s in a 155 Mbit/s fibre access service and a 155 Mbit/s broadband access group.
Czech Republic, Cyprus, Hungary, Poland: Data not available
Latvia: IC circuits not offered Malta: Price for local end part circuit is not offered
Austria: Price for a one-year contract. Otherwise price is € 1500
Slovakia: 34 Mb/s IC circuits not available Slovenia: IC circuits not offered
EN 44 EN
4. MOBILE MARKET
4.1. 2G MOBILE PENETRATION
This section provides information on the number of mobile subscribers and the penetration rate for mobile telephony
services in each Member State. The growth in the penetration rate since 2004 is also shown.
The table below indicates the source of the data and the reference date.
Where available, data have been provided by the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs). For those countries where
NRAs did not have up to date information, figures are estimates from the “European Mobile Communications”
database.
The EU average is a weighted average.
It should be noted that operators and regulators use different methods to count the number of subscribers. Some
regulators distinguish between the overall number of mobile subscribers and the number of active subscribers. The table
indicates where this information is available. Some operators consider the total number of users that have made or
received a call or sent an SMS in the last 9 or 6 months, whereas others only consider the active users of the last 3
months. This has an impact in the penetration rate, especially in small countries.
MOBILE SUBSCRIBERS
2004 Source data 2005 Source data Comments 2005
BE July NRA July NRA Split -pre-paid/post-paid is an estimate
CZ July NRA July NRA Split -pre-paid/post-paid not available for one operator
DK July NRA July NRA
DE October NRA (e) October NRA (e) Split -pre-paid/post-paid is an estimate
EE October NRA October NRA
EL July NRA July NRA Figures refer to active subscribers
ES July NRA July NRA
FR October NRA October NRA
IE October EMC October NRA
IT October EMC October EMC
CY October NRA October NRA
LV October NRA October NRA
LT October NRA October NRA Figures refer to active subscribers
LU October EMC October EMC
HU September NRA October NRA
MT October NRA October NRA
NL July EMC July EMC
AT October EMC October EMC
PL October NRA October NRA
PT October NRA October NRA
SI Data not comparable
NRA October NRA
SK October EMC October NRA
FI October NRA (e) October NRA (e) Split -pre-paid/post-paid not available
SE October NRA (e) October NRA (e) Based on EMC data
UK July NRA July NRA
The following chart shows the absolute number of mobile subscribers in each Member State (columns) and the
penetration rate (dots), measured as the number of subscribers per 100 population.
Figures include analogue subscribers and 3G subscribers.
EN 45 EN
Figure 40
Mobile subscribers and penetration rate, October 2005
Total EU25 subscribers: 426 million
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Subscribers Penetration rate
3G subscribers are included BE, CZ, DK, EL, ES, NL, UK: July 2005
France: National market (mainland France and overseas departments)
Luxembourg: The penetration rate has been calculated on the basis of the national population only, without including trans-national commuters. Sweden: The definition of pre-paid active subscribers has changed resulting in a 20% reduction in the number of pre-paid subscribers compared to
previous years.
The following chart shows the number of subscribers and the split between post-paid and pre-paid subscribers.
Figure 41
Mobile subscribers in EU25 (prepaid and pay monthly), October 2005
Total EU25 subscribers: 426 million
40.64.7n.a.2.40.89.116.22.38.80.36.30.32.61.10.455.03.016.020.25.90.538.41.07.75.6
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
Prepaid Monthly paid
3G subscribers are included
BE, CZ, DK, EL, ES, NL, UK: July 2005 France: Mainland market only
Finland: Split pre-paid/post-paid not available
Luxembourg: The penetration rate has been calculated on the basis of the national population only, without including trans-national commuters. Sweden: The definition of pre-paid active subscribers has changed resulting in a 20% reduction in the number of pre-paid subscribers compared to
previous years.
EN 46 EN
Figure 42 displays the growth in mobile penetration expressed in percentage points. Data refer to October 2005 unless
otherwise indicated.
Figure 42
Mobile penetration and growth 2004-2005
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Oct-04 Oct-05 Growth rate 2004/2005
3G subscribers are included
BE, CZ, DK, EL, ES, NL, UK: July 2004-July 2005
Luxembourg: The penetration rate has been calculated on the basis of the national population only, without including trans-national commuters. Sweden: The figure for 2004 has been adjusted to enable comparison with 2005.
The chart below displays the number of 2G subscribers in the EU between 1998 and 2005. Where possible, 3G
subscribers have been excluded in order to compare the penetration rate in the past three years.
Figure 43
Mobile 2G subscribers and average penetration in EU25 & EU15, 1998 - 2005
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EU average penetration rate
Subscribers EU15 Subscribers EU25 Penetration rate EU15 Penetration rate EU25Source: Commission services based on NRA data and EMC estimates
The figure for 2005 is overestimated since it includes 3G subscribers in a number of countries where the split 2G/3G is not available
BE, CZ, DK, EL, ES, NL, UK: July 2005
EN 47 EN
4.2. PLAYERS IN THE MOBILE MARKET
This section shows the number of mobile licences granted in each Member State for the provision of analogue,
GSM 900, DCS 1800 and UMTS services.
The data on the number of licensed operators have been provided by the national regulatory authorities and refer to the
situation in September 2005.
The following chart shows the number of operators licensed to provide digital mobile services (second-generation). The
number of operators indicates the real magnitude of the choice of operators for customers of digital mobile services,
since very often operators have licences for both GSM 900 and DCS 1800. Mobile network operators have been
identified as having only GSM 900 or only DCS 1800 frequencies, or both (in which case they have usually been
granted a GSM 900 licence which has subsequently been extended to the DCS 1800 band).
Information on mobile service providers has been included where available (without distinction between local and
national coverage). Mobile service providers are defined as entities authorised to offer mobile service under their own
brand name (dealing with marketing, billing, etc.), using a third party’s mobile network.
Figure 44
Operators authorised to provide 2G mobile services, September 2005
Total EU25: 79 network operators, 214 mobile service providers
1
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1 1
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422
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3 33
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
Operators with DCS or GSM licence only Operators with GSM and DCS licences Service providers
UK not to scale
Value: 50
The Netherlands: 1 MVNO + 16 resellers
Estonia: Only 4 MVNOs are active Lithuania: Only 4 service providers are active
Finland: Operators in the Aland Islands are not included
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4.3. 3G PLAYERS
Figure 45
UMTS licences, September 2005
Total EU: 79 licences
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
Operators with UMTS and GSM/DCS licences Operators with UMTS licence only
Latvia: Including one CDMA licence
Lithuania: Licence for trials in 2004. There were no 3G operators in 2005. The tender for 3G licences was announced on 17 November 2005.
Finland: Figures do not include local operators Sweden: 1 UMTS license is held by “Svenska UMTS Licens AB”, a company fully owned by “Sbenska UMTS-nat AB”, shared 50 per cent each by
Tele2 and Telia.
Figure 46 shows the status of the launch of 3G services (trial and commercial). The following categories are presented:
• Trial: Tests with a closed group of selected users
• Commercial-trial: Trials open to any users with special price packages.
• Commercial: Fully commercial services open to any users at standard tariffs.
Services can be provided by means of data-cards or handsets or both together.
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Figure 46
3G operators offering commercial services, September 2005
Total EU: 58
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
Trial Commercial-Trial Commercial
Denmark: In November 2005 a second operator launched commercial services. At least two service providers have launched commercial services
using this operator’s network
Estonia: Commercial operations started on 22 October 2005 France: In November 2005 a third operator launched commercial services
Finland: Operators in the Aland Islands are not included
Lithuania: Licence for trials in 2004. There were no 3G operators in 2005. The tender for 3G licences was announced on 17 November 2005.
4.4. 2G OPERATORS’ MARKET SHARES
The following charts show the market shares, based on subscribers, of the leading operator and the main competitors in
the second generation mobile market.
Operators’ market shares have been calculated for the overall mobile market (including analogue, DCS 1800/GSM 900
and UMTS subscribers). There are analogue subscribers in Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia and
Sweden.
Data concerning market shares are based on the data supplied by the NRAs. Data on market shares in Czech Republic,
Greece, Latvia, Portugal, Finland and Sweden are confidential.
In a few countries there exist discount mobile operators which are partially or fully owned by other mobile operators.
Mobile customers that have signed-up with these discount operators have been considered separately.
In the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latvia and Lithuania the fixed incumbent operator does not have a mobile subsidiary.
In all other countires, with the exception of Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia, the leading operator is
a subsidiary of the incumbent fixed network operator. Figure 47 shows the shares of the leading operator, the main
competitor and the other competitors in the mobile market.
EN 50 EN
Figure 47
Digital mobile market share based on customers, October 2005
(GSM 900/DCS 1800)
47%
31% 38% 46%
48%
47%
49%
40%
93%
37%
58%
45% 52%
36% 40%
36%
74%
56%
25%
42%
43%
32%
20%
37%
32%
28% 36% 40%
32%
7%
32%
29%
34%
48%
24% 25%
34%
20%
44%
24%
31%
32%
21%
49%
25%
21%
24% 17% 12%
27%
31%
13%
21%
41% 34%
31%
7%
51%
26%
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10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BE DK DE EE ES FR IE IT CY LT LU HU MT NL AT PL SI SK UK EU15 EU25
Leading operator Main competitor Other competitors
Data on market shares in CZ, EL, LV, PT, FI and SE are confidential
The following chart shows the market share, in terms of subscribers, of the mobile subsidiary of the incumbent fixed
operator. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latvia and Lithuania the fixed incumbent operator does not have a mobile
subsidiary. As stated above, users of discount mobile operators controlled by the mobile subsidiaries of the incumbent
fixed operators have not been included in the chart below.
Figure 48
Overall mobile market share based on subscribers of the subsidiary of the incumbent
fixed operator, October 2005
47%
31%
38%
46% 48% 47%
40%
93%
58%
45%48%
36%
40%
34%
74%
44%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
BE DK DE EE ES FR IT CY LU HU MT NL AT PL SI SK
Data on market shares in CZ, EL, PT, FI and SE are confidential No mobile subsidiary of the fixed incumbent operator in IE, LV, LT and UK
EN 51 EN
Competition in the mobile sector is intensifying. Figure 49 shows that the average market share of leading operators,
based on subscribers in the EU15 Member States, has dropped from 43.2% last year to 39.5% this year.
Figure 49
EU15 average mobile operators' market share
39.5%43.2%
46.6%47.1%48.0%
56.3%
64.0%60.5%
56.8%
53.4%52.9%52.0%
49.6%
44.0%
36.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
EU15 Leading operator EU15 Competitors
4.5. MOBILE BASKET
The analysis of national (as opposed to roaming) mobile services is based on the OECD baskets for digital mobile
services. Due to significant changes in usage patterns, the OECD baskets have been redefined with effect from August
2002. The new baskets are not comparable with the “old” ones, in that they contain an SMS element, they include calls
to several mobile networks, and they do not cover international calls.
The new revised baskets are used in this analysis. There are 3 different baskets, based on low, medium and high usage
levels. All packages analysed in this study are Post-Paid packages. Some of the main properties of the new OECD
baskets are:
• Low usage basket with:
25 outgoing calls per month + 30 SMS
42% of calls are to fixed line phones, 58% to mobile phones
• Medium usage basket with:
75 outgoing calls per month + 35 SMS messages
36% of calls are to fixed line phones, 64% to mobile phones
• High usage basket with:
150 outgoing calls per month + 42 SMS messages
40% of calls are to fixed line phones, 60% to mobile phones
Each basket also has a unique definition of time of day distribution and call duration, and includes the monthly rental,
and any registration charges distributed over 3 years.
The two most prominent operators in each country are covered, based on available subscriber numbers. All relevant
packages from each operator are considered, but the final results presented here only show the cheapest package for
each basket.
The asterisk (*) behind the package name means that the package name and its structure have changed between 2004
and 2005. The package chosen at any time is the cheapest package from that provider for the usage profile in question.
This may give rise to significant price changes over time.
The balance of fixed and usage in the mobile baskets varies considerably between countries, as the preferred packages
in some countries contain a lot of calling time included in the fixed charge.
A full description of the methodology can be found at the end of this report.
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Figure 50
Low usage mobile basket
5.5
5.9
6.0
6.4
7.5
7.6
8.7
9.5
9.6
9.9
9.9
10.1
10.8
10.8
10.9
11.1
11.4
11.7
11.8
12.1
12.5
14.0
14.4
15.1
15.4
15.8
16.6
16.7
17.5
18.0
18.6
19.0
19.2
19.4
19.7
20.3
20.5
20.7
21.2
21.2
22.3
22.9
23.3
23.3
25.4
27.0
30.2
36.0
37.8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Light
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Seima *
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 10 *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 25 + SMS *
Finland, Elisa, Aito *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 20Viac *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 30 (plus) *
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Denmark, TDC Mobil, Mixit Regning *
Denmark, Sonofon, Debillos
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Orto Smart
Czech, Eurotel, Start *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 30 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 50
Estonia, Tele 2, Dynamo
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
Estonia, EMT, FirmaPakett *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 12.50 *
Poland, Era, Classic 70 *
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Tarde
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Liberty
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Eleccion *
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Latvia, LMT, National Call
Hungary, T-Mobile, Társalgó
France, SFR, Le Compte 1h *
Greece, Cosmote, Basic *
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Easy *
Portugal, Vodafone, Total 30 *
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 50 *
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 60
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiTime All Day
Malta, Vodafone, Lite Option
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Xcite Remix
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax Light *
Malta, Go Mobile, On The Go
Ireland, O2, five + weekender *
Germany, Vodafone, Sun
Germany, T-Mobile, TellySmile
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 30 *
UK, O2, O2 25 *
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 17.50
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 2h Forfait SMS 30
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 50 *
Euro per month
2005
2004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year.
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Figure 51
Medium usage mobile basket
12.7
16.5
16.7
16.9
18.2
18.8
19.2
19.3
19.7
20.5
21.3
22.5
23.3
24.6
25.2
26.7
28.1
28.9
29.1
30.3
31.7
31.9
32.0
32.1
32.6
33.3
34.7
35.6
35.7
37.2
37.2
38.5
40.4
40.6
40.7
42.9
43.4
43.4
43.8
43.9
47.9
47.9
48.6
48.8
49.5
49.5
52.4
53.9
58.1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Classic
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Denmark, Sonofon, Kvantum 99 *
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Laisvalaikis
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Estonia, Tele 2, Extra 300 *
Finland, Elisa, Reilu *
Poland, Era, Komfort Komfort 120 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 150
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Estonia, EMT, Prima 300 *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 22.50 *
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Orto Smart
Denmark, TDC Mobil, Mixit Regning *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 30 maxi *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 100 (plus) *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 100Viac *
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 10 *
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
Greece, Cosmote, Cosmote 120 *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 80 *
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 120
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Business
Czech, Eurotel, Silver *
France, SFR, Le Compte 2h30 *
Latvia, LMT, National Call
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Autonomos 10 *
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax Light *
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Xcite Remix
UK, O2, O2 100 *
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 2h Forfait SMS 30
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 150 *
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Planes 30 *
Malta, Go Mobile, Business Go
Malta, Vodafone, Active Option
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Easy *
Hungary, T-Mobile, Partner 2 *
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 100 *
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 100 *
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiFun Anytime 60
Germany, T-Mobile, TellyActive More Talk
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Portugal, Vodafone, Total 30 *
Ireland, O2, five + weekender *
Germany, Vodafone, Vodafone 100
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 22.5
Euro per month
2005
2004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year.
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Figure 52
High usage mobile basket
20.0
30.4
30.9
32.1
33.2
33.3
34.5
37.4
37.6
39.0
40.7
43.8
45.1
45.3
46.4
46.7
50.9
51.5
51.5
52.1
53.6
54.1
55.1
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56.3
57.1
57.2
58.1
59.3
61.0
64.1
65.2
66.2
68.6
70.3
71.3
71.8
72.9
72.9
76.3
78.7
82.6
83.1
87.0
89.2
92.8
94.4
98.8
103.9
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Cyprus, Cytamobile, Pay Monthly Classic
Finland, Sonera, Netto *
Denmark, Sonofon, Kvantum 199 *
Luxembourg, Tango, Knock-out *
Estonia, Tele 2, Extra 300 *
Hungary, Pannon GSM, Pannon 250
Finland, Elisa, Reilu *
Lithuania, Omnitel, Mano *
Sweden, Tele 2 Comviq, Comviq Knock-Out *
Slovenia, Si.Mobil, Smart III
Poland, Era, Komfort Komfort 120 *
Lithuania, Tele 2, Joker Laisvalaikis
Latvia, Tele 2, Free *
Estonia, EMT, FirmaPakett *
Netherlands, Vodafone, Vodafone 35.00 *
Denmark, TDC Mobil, MobilExtra200 *
Sweden, Teliamobile, Telia Mobil 300 (plus) *
Austria, T-Mobile, Relax 400 *
UK, O2, O2 200 *
Czech, T-Mobile, T 250 *
Slovakia, T-Mobile, 200Viac *
Luxembourg, LuxGSM, Business
Greece, Cosmote, Cosmote 240
Greece, Vodafone, Vodafone 240
Poland, Centertel, Jedna Idea 200 *
Slovakia, Orange, Pausal 60 uni *
Slovenia, Mobitel, Basic
Austria, Mobilkom, A1 Business Easy
Czech, Eurotel, Gold *
Portugal, TMN, Plano Pos Pago *
UK, T-Mobile, Relax 200 plus text *
Italy, Vodafone, Vodafone Plus *
Latvia, LMT, National Call
France, Orange, Forfait Initial 4h
Hungary, T-Mobile, Partner 4 *
Spain, Vodafone, Contrato Autonomos 10 *
France, SFR, Essentiel 5H +50% en plus *
Belgium, Proximus, ProxiPro Anytime 300
Belgium, Mobistar, My Life 150 Option Fix *
Spain, MoviStar, Contrato Planes 60 *
Malta, Vodafone, Extra Option
Malta, Go Mobile, Business Go
Ireland, Vodafone, Perfect Fit 200 *
Netherlands, KPN, MobielPlus 30
Germany, Vodafone, Vodafone 200
Ireland, O2, twenty + weekender *
Italy, TIM, TIM Menu Family + Tutti TIM Province Option
Germany, T-Mobile, Relax 200
Portugal, Vodafone, Total 270 *
Euro per month
2005
2004
Entries with an asterisk (*) after the name have changed the package name and structure since last year
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5. NUMBER PORTABILITY
5.1. FIXED NUMBER PORTABILITY
Fixed number portability (FNP) enables subscribers to retain their number when they move from one operator to
another. Although it was slow to take off, there has been major increase in numbers ported during this year suggesting a
more competitive environment where customers are changing operator in greater numbers.
Prices for fixed number portability refer to the amount charged by the incumbent to the recipient operators for porting a
telephone number. This price may vary depending on a number of factors.
Figure 53
Fixed ported numbers and price of fixed number portability, October 2005
820 000
24 307
1 000 000
50 826
1 182 738
1 357
98 513
57 042 228 731
25 000
600 000
13 408
2 606
232
1 167 984
193 665
852 605
1 710 651
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
1 400 000
1 600 000
1 800 000
BE DK EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LT LU HU NL AT PT FI SE UK
Numbers ported
0
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10
15
20
25
30
Price of number portability (€)
August 2003 August 2004 October 2005 Price Fixed Number Portability 2005
Belgium: Figures refer to July 2005 and include non-geographic numbers. Price refers to a simple installation. For a complex installation there is a € 89.7 one-off fee.
Czech Republic: Data not comparable.
Denmark: Figures refer to July 2005 and include non-geographic numbers. Numbers that have been ported repetitively are counted several times Spain, Greece and Netherlands: Figures include non-geographic numbers.
Germany, Slovenia: Data not available. In Germany the price is € 6.74
France: Maximum price is € 15. France, Italy, Lithuania, Austria, Portugal, Sweden: Geographic numbers only.
Ireland: Geographic numbers only. Price for a single line. Price falls to € 3.96 per line for orders above 100 lines. Cyprus: Data as at 1 June 2005
Hungary, Portugal: The figure does not refer to aggregated portings. If the same number has been ported twice in the same year only one transaction
is recorded. Netherlands: The price for number portability (€ 9.08 incl. VAT) refers to the maximum amount each recipient-operator (fixed and mobile) is allowed
to charge to the end user for the administrative costs regarding the porting of the number.
Latvia, Malta, Poland and Slovakia: Fixed number portability not available Finland: The price is an average, as charges vary according to each operator, from 10 to 151 euros.
Sweden: Aggregated number of transactions for geographic-numbers only. The exact amount of ported numbers is not available.
France, United Kingdom: NRA estimates.
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5.2. MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY
Mobile number portability (MNP) only became compulsory in the EU with the entry into force of the new regulatory
framework on 25 July 2003. However, many Member States had already introduced MNP in advance to develop
competition on the mobile market. Mobile number portability (MNP) allows subscribers to retain their number when
they move from one operator to another. The number of ported numbers has increased significantly during the year.
Figure 54
Mobile ported numbers and price of mobile number portability, October 2005
931 874
1 397 000
670 214
38 560
45 205
458 900
330 000
5 051 440
4 075
84 572
1 230 356
67 730
64 764
2 774 000
1 334 879
55 573
12 264
6 171 680
4 413 152
1 000 000
2 000 000
3 000 000
4 000 000
5 000 000
6 000 000
7 000 000
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LT LU HU NL AT PT FI SE UK
Numbers ported
0
5
10
15
20
25
Price of number portability (€)
August 2003 August 2004 October 2005 Price Mobile Number Portability 2005
Belgium: Figures refer to July 2005. Price refers to a simple installation. For a complex installation there is a € 23.41 one-off fee. Denmark: Numbers that have been ported repetitively are counted several times.
Ireland: Data refer to July 2005
Cyprus: Data refer to June 2005 Netherlands: The price for number portability (€ 9.08 incl. VAT) refers to the maximum amount each recipient-operator (fixed and mobile) is allowed
to charge to the end user for the administrative costs regarding the porting of the number.
Czech Republic, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Slovakia: Mobile number portability unavailable France, Hungary, Austria and United Kingdom: Price is subject to commercial negotiation. In France the maximum price is € 15.
Hungary: The figure does not refer to aggregated portings. If the same number has been ported twice in the same year only one transaction is
recorded. Slovenia: Data not available.
Finland, Sweden: Number of transactions. The exact amount of ported numbers is not available.
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6. BROADBAND ACCESS AND PRICING
6.1. BROADBAND ACCESS DEFINITIONS
This section provides data on the number and type of broadband lines supplied by both incumbent operators and new
entrants in the EU. It also contains information on access lines provided by means of alternative technologies such as
wireless access (WLL), satellite and cable modems.
Information has been provided by the national regulatory authorities through the ONP COM02-18 questionnaire on data
for local broadband access. Given the rapid developments in this sector, it has been agreed with NRAs to update the
ONP questionnaire on a regular basis in January, July and October. Unless otherwise stated, the data below refer to the
market situation at 1 October 2005.
The definitions used in the charts and data below are as follows: :
- Fully unbundled lines: Fully unbundled lines supplied to other operators, excluding experimental lines. In the case of
full unbundling, a copper pair is rented to a third party for its exclusive use. As fully unbundled lines (ULL) supplied by
the incumbent operator to the new entrants could in principle be used for services other than broadband, the total
number of ULL for access to internet will be lower than the total number of ULL.
- Shared access lines supplied by the incumbent to new entrants: Shared access lines supplied to other operators,
excluding experimental lines. In the case of shared access, the incumbent continues to provide telephony service, while
the new entrant delivers high-speed data services over that same local loop.
- Bitstream access: Supplied to new entrants. Bitstream access refers to the situation where the incumbent installs a
high-speed access link to the customer premises and then makes this access link available to third parties, to enable
them to provide high-speed services to customers. Bitstream depends in part on the PSTN and may include other
networks such as the ATM network. Bitstream access is a wholesale product that consists of the provision of
transmission capacity in such a way as to allow new entrants to offer their own, value-added services to their clients.
The incumbent may also provide transmission services to its competitor, to carry traffic to a 'higher' level in the network
hierarchy where new entrants may already have a broadband point of presence.
- Simple resale: In contrast to bitstream access, simple resale occurs where the new entrant receives and sells on to end
users - with no possibility of value added features to the DSL part of the service - a product that is commercially similar
to the DSL product provided by the incumbent to its own retail customers, irrespective of the ISP service that may be
packaged with it. Resale offers are not a substitute for bitstream access because they do not allow new entrants to
differentiate their services from those of the incumbent (i.e. where the new entrant simply resells the end-to-end service
provided to him by the incumbent on a wholesale basis).
- Incumbent's DSL lines: Provided to end users by the incumbent, its subsidiaries or partners (for example an associated
company such as a joint venture providing ISP services),
- WLL: Internet broadband connections by means of wireless local loop (sometimes referred to as fixed wireless access)
- Cable modem: Internet broadband connections by means of cable TV access
- L.L.: Internet broadband connections by means of dedicated capacity (Leased Lines) provided over metallic copper
pairs, including tail ends or partial circuits. “Incumbent's leased lines” includes only retail lines and excludes lines
provided to other operators. “New entrants' leased lines” includes all retail lines provided to end users, even if based on
wholesale lines supplied by the incumbent.
- Other: Internet broadband connections by means of 3G, satellite, fibre optic, powerline communications, etc.
- Retail access: Access provided to end users.
- Incumbents are defined as the organisations enjoying special and exclusive rights or de facto monopoly for provision
of voice telephony services before liberalisation, regardless of the role played in the provision of access by means of
technologies alternative to the PSTN.
- “New entrants” refers to alternative telecommunications operators, as well as internet service providers (ISPs).
- Broadband capacity: Capacity equal to, or higher than, 144 Kbit/s.
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6.2. WHOLESALE ACCESS
This section shows the availability of wholesale access lines supplied by incumbent operators to new entrants. Separate
figures are provided for fully unbundled lines, shared access and bitstream access.
Data from the New Member States are included when available. As can be seen from the table at the end of this section,
data are not always available, especially as regards wholesale lines.
The table below shows the number of agreements between operators for ULL, shared access, bitstream and resale as at
1 October 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Table 1 Number of agreements for full ULL, shared access, bitstream access and resale, 2003-2005.
N. of agreements on fully unbundled lines
N. of agreements on shared lines
N. of agreements on Bitstream access
N. agreements on resale lines
Oct. 03 Oct. 04 Oct. 05 Oct. 03 Oct. 04 Oct. 05 Oct. 03 Oct. 04 Oct. 05 Oct. 03 Oct. 04 Oct. 05
BE 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 11 11 22 25 27
CZ 0 4 4 0 2 4 0 0 n.a. 0 21 19
DK 13 17 17 4 10 6 9 10 11 0 0 10
DE 81 86 99 7 9 16 0 0 3 0 8 n.a.
EE 0 7 n.a. 0 0 0 0 21 3 1
EL 7 11 12 0 1 1 0 8 10 0 0
ES 9 11 13 9 11 12 37 30 30 n.a. n.a. n.a.
FR 9 13 21 9 13 21 5 5 5 20 20 20
IE 1 3 3 1 3 3 2 8 9 - 0
IT 31 27 26 2 4 6 150 211 234 0 0
CY 0 n.a. 0 n.a. 0 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
LV 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 11 0 11
LT 0 0 0 0 0 17 16 0 0
LU 2 3 3 2 3 4 0 0 1 4 5
HU 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 18 17 0 0
MT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 19
NL 12 12 10 12 12 10 1 1 1 0 0
AT 17 20 26 0 20 26 38 38 38 0 0
PL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PT 4 2 2 n.a. 1 1 8 9 8 0 0
SI 0 0 0 1 3 0 4 10 0 0 3
SK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FI n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
SE 74 116 122 74 116 122 26 26 26 12 n.a. n.a.
UK 57 59 44 7 12 22 n.a. 28 49 602 801 780
EU 325 401 418 135 227 268 286 424 489 678 909 884
Figure 55 shows the distribution of wholesale access lines supplied by the incumbent operators to new entrants. There
has been a huge surge of 100% in wholesale unbundled local loops (fully unbundled lines and shared access lines), from
4.3 million in October 2004 to more than 8.7 million, in October 2005, representing 5% of the PSTN lines in the EU15.
This increase comprises approximately 2.4 million fully unbundled lines and 2 million shared access lines. The number
of shared access lines increased from 1 534 956 to 3 558 205 lines, while fully unbundled lines went up from 2 814 201
to 5 212 691.
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Figure 55
2003
2004
2005Fully unbundled
lines Shared access
lines Bitstream
accessResale
5 212 691
2 814 201
1 843 121
3 558 205
1 534 956
272 803
5 153 440
3 094 945
916 987
4 994 893
2 635 742
1 776 931
1 000 000
2 000 000
3 000 000
4 000 000
5 000 000
6 000 000
Availability of wholesale access in the EU
Incumbent's PSTN activated main lines (million): 196.3
Fully unbundled lines Shared access lines Bitstream access Resale
TOTAL: 18 919 229
Figure 56
EU wholesale fully unbundled lines by Member State
6 760 1 035
62 567
3 607 3 883
132 416
2 186 2 964
68 880
97 044
43 127 45 185
61 466
360 788
221 578
75 000
150 000
225 000
300 000
375 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
October 2004 October 2005
DE not to scale
Value:2 936 000
IT not to scale
Value: 1 163 195
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Figure 57
EU wholesale shared access broadband lines by Member State
1 909 4 158
62 082
5 352 1 530
228 870
1 448
110 975
98 75 6
63 962
287 060
49 361
588 247
100 000
200 000
300 000
400 000
500 000
600 000
BE CZ DK DE EL ES FR IE IT LU NL AT PT FI SE UK
October 2004 October 2005
FR not to scale
Value:2 153 072
Figure 58
EU wholesale bitstream access broadband lines by Member State
183 076
94 741
105 071
36 610 1 199 2 685
86 279 94 900
47 169 2 739
79 622
3 200
717 736
1 168 000
789 705
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
BE DK DE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU AT PT SI FI SE UK
October 2004 October 2005
FR not to scale
Value: 1 740 708
Data for 2004 may include lines sold to the incumbents' retail divisions and ISPs
6.3. RETAIL BROADBAND ACCESS
This section provides information on the deployment of broadband access lines by incumbents (and their subsidiaries or
partners) and by new entrants (alternative telecom operators or Internet Service Providers) to end-users.
Internet broadband access can be provided by different means: DSL lines, wireless local loop (WLL), cable TV access
(cable modem), dedicated leased lines and other access (like satellite, fibre optic, powerline communications, etc.)
New entrants’ DSL lines can be provided to end users by means of fully unbundled or shared access lines, bitstream
access or resale.
In all the charts below on fixed broadband retail lines the data refer to 1 October 2005. In some cases only estimates are
available.
The charts below only include fixed broadband lines.
EN 62 EN
Figure 59 shows the total number of broadband access lines for each Member State, provided by both incumbents and
new entrants, and including all types of fixed broadband connections.
Figure 59
EU broadband lines by Member State, October 20056 milion
29 331
44 819
60 972
98 769
102 842
112 258
162 445
170 946
197 289
219 369
513 304
566 876
657 030
1 020 035
1 064 670
1 141 407
1 217 864
1 739 680
1 878 308
3 879 236
4 529 374 5 846 320
8 943 019
8 946 355
9 481 885
1 000 000
2 000 000
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4 000 000
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6 000 000
7 000 000
8 000 000
9 000 000
10 000 000
CY MT LU SK LV EL EE SI LT IE HU CZ PL AT FI PT DK SE BE NL ES IT UK FR DE
DSL lines Other technologies (cable, satellite, wireless local loop, PLC, FTTH)
July 03
BE (January), HU
The following chart presents the number of broadband lines per Member State in October 2004 and October 2005.
Figure 60
Total fixed broadband retail lines
1 878 308
566 876
1 217 864
162 445
112 258
219 369
29 331
102 842
197 289
60 972
513 304
44 819 1 020 035
657 293
1 141 407
170 946
98 769 1 064 670
1 739 680
8 946 355
5 846 320
9 481 885
3 879 236
8 943 019
4 529 374
1 000 000
2 000 000
3 000 000
4 000 000
5 000 000
6 000 000
7 000 000
8 000 000
9 000 000
10 000 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
October 2004 October 2005
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The following two charts show the breakdown of broadband lines according to the two main types of technologies.
Figure 61 shows the number of DSL lines. Cable modem is the most common alternative technology, followed by fibre
to the home. Other technologies are still marginal.
Figure 61
Total DSL retail lines
1 166 974
251 776
769 832
78 160
110 484
167 383
28 197
58 883
84 606
54 446
335 810
26 119
574 135
452 622
646 555
108 346
80 572
839 583
1 124 445
3 482 952
2 344 236
6 459 038
5 497 127
8 396 355
9 154 060
1 000 000
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8 000 000
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10 000 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
October 2004 October 2005
Figure 62
Total fixed broadband retail lines with technologies other than DSL
711 334
315 100
448 032
327 825
84 285
1 774
550 000
51 986 349 193
1 134
43 959
112 683
6 526
177 494
18 700
445 900
204 671
494 852
62 600
18 197
225 087 615 235
2 483 981
1 046 422
1 535 000
500 000
1 000 000
1 500 000
2 000 000
2 500 000
3 000 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
October 2004 October 2005
EN 64 EN
The following charts provide information on the national broadband markets according to the technology used and the
type of operator. Figure 63 shows that DSL is the predominant technology in the EU. On average, 80% of the EU25
broadband lines use DSL technologies and only in three countries DSL lines represent less than 50% of the overall
market.
Figure 63
Total fixed broadband retail lines by technology, October 2005
43%
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LT CZ EE AT PT LV MT NL BE DK SI SE HU PL UK IE ES FI EU25 SK LU FR IT CY DE EL
DSL Other means
With regard to the market share of fixed incumbent operators and new entrants, Figure 64 indicates that, on average,
incumbent operators control 50% of broadband lines.
Figure 64
Fixed broadband retail lines market share by operator, October 2005
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UK MT SE AT CZ LT NL FR BE EU25 ES HU EE LV IE DK SI PL DE FI IT EL LU PT SK CY
Incumbents New entrants
EN 65 EN
Figure 65 presents the market share by operator in the DSL retail market. At EU25 level the fixed incumbent operator
provides 61% of DSL lines. In 10 Member States the incumbent operator sells more than 80% of all DSL retail lines.
Figure 65
DSL retail lines market share, October 2005
34%
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61%
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UK MT FR SE EU25 ES DE FI AT NL DK IT EL HU IE BE LU PT CZ PL SI LT EE LV CY SK
Incumbents New entrants
The next series of charts provide further information on the trends observed in the three segments analysed previously.
As can be see in figure 66, new entrants are steadily increasing their presence in the overall broadband market, with an
average 50% market share against 44% a year ago. This trend is however not uniform, and in 9 countries, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia the fixed incumbent
operator has increased its market share.
Figure 66
Trends in the fixed broadband retail lines market share: New entrants
50%
68%
36%
14%
50%
22%
45%
52%
34%
28%
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK EU25
October 2004 October 2005
EN 66 EN
With regard to the trend in the number of DSL lines sold by incumbent operators in the same period, there has been a
reduction of 8 percentage points on average, from 69% in October 2004 to 61% in October 2005.
Figure 67
Trends in the DSL retail lines market share: Incumbents
81%
90%
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100%
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK EU25
October 2004 October 2005
As can be seen from Figure 68 the number of DSL lines has increased in the overall broadband retail market,
representing 80% of all broadband lines as against 78% in October 2004. However, in a number of countries other
technologies have increased at a higher rate.
Figure 68
Trends in DSL retail lines as % of total broadband access lines
62%
35%
67%
98%
49%
90%
75%
93%
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October 2004 October 2005
EN 67 EN
The following chart shows the penetration rate for broadband lines measured as the total number of broadband lines
divided by the total population. The broadband penetration rate varies significantly across Member States ranging from
1% in Greece to 24% in Denmark.
Figure 69
EU Broadband penetration rate, 1 October 20053.91%
4.46%
5.08%
5.34%
5.55%
5.76%
8.56%
10.00%
10.52%
10.84%
11.13%
12.06%
12.43%
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14.77%
14.90%
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20.33% 22.51%
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3.43%1.83%
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EL PL SK EU10 CY LV HU IE CZ LT SI IT ES PT MT EU25 DE EE AT EU15 LU FR UK BE SE FI DK NL
October 05
EN 68
EN
Availability of wholesale access October 2005
Fully unbundled lines supplied by the incumbent to new entrants
Shared access lines supplied by the incumbent to new entrants
Wholesale DSL lines supplied
Bitstream access Simple resale
Country
Incumbent's PSTN activated
main lines Unbundled
lines Requested
lines N. of
agreements Shared lines
Requested lines
N. of agreements
No. of lines No. of agreements
Resale No. of lines
No. of agreements
BE 4,317,833 6,760 175 8 1,909 8 183,076 11 74,251 27
CZ 3,249,000 1,035 n.a. 4 4,158 n.a. 4 n.a. n.a. 50751 19
DK 3,310,209 62,567 n.a. 17 62,082 na 6 94,741 11 12041 10
DE 36,000,000 2,936,000 99 5,352 16 3 1,100,000 n.a.
EE 411,000 3,607 3,670 n.a. n.a. 1
EL 5,500,000 3,883 396 12 1,530 48 1 105,071 10
ES 15,642,543 132,416 10,404 13 228,870 26,287 12 789,705 30
FR 33,399,373 360,788 21 2,153,072 21 1,740,708 5 146,056 20
IE 1,453,000 2,186 409 3 1,448 15 3 36,610 9
IT 25,449,000 1,163,195 20,441 26 110,975 148,831 6 1,168,000 234
CY 401,368 n.a.
LV 624,000 2 2 1199 11
LT 768,843 2,685 16
LU 241,000 2,964 60 3 98 8 4 6,748 5
HU 3,420,000 10 6 1 86,279 17
MT 205,000 13,803 19
NL 7,067,000 68,880 n.a. 10 588,247 n.a. 10 1
AT 2,859,700 97,044 4,704 26 75 n.a. 26 94,900 38
PL 8,967,000
PT 3,832,705 43,127 4,258 2 6 1 47,169 8
SI 700,000 1,219 3 2,739 10 1375 3
SK 1,181,314
FI 2,267,706 221,578 n.a. n.a. 63,962 n.a. n.a. 79,622 n.a. n.a. n.a.
SE 5,400,000 45,185 n.a. 122 287,060 n.a. 122 3,200 26 156,000 n.a.
UK 29,600,000 61,466 52 49,361 28 717,736 47 3,433,868 783
EU15 4,317,833 6,760 175 8 1,909 8 183,076 11 74,251 27
EU10 3,249,000 1,035 n.a. 4 4,158 n.a. 4 n.a. n.a. 50751 19
EU25 3,310,209 62,567 n.a. 17 62,082 na 6 94,741 11 12041 10
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BROADBAND RETAIL LINES, OCTOBER 2005
October 2005 New entrants' DSL lines on PSTN October 2005 Incumbents' access lines by other means New entrants' access lines by other means
Incumbent's DSL lines
Full ULL Shared access
Bitstream access
Resale Total WLL Cable modem
Leased lines
3G Fiber to the home
Satellite PLC Other Total WLL Cable modem
Leased lines
3G Fiber to the home
Satellite PLC Other Total
BE 909 091 4 047 1 964 177 621 74 251 257 883 2 77 709 183 1 991 81 711 332
CZ 221 276 30 500 n.a. n.a. n.a. 30 500 1 100 n.a. n.a. 2 000 3 100 180 000 120 000 n.a. 8 000 4 000 n.a. 312 000
DK 556 694 56 272 64 184 78 217 14 465 213 138 2 802 169 033 3 331 3 363 178 529 4 392 183 497 4 408 10 060 80 88 66 978 269 503
DE 6 148 708 1 900 000 5 352 1 100 000 3 005 352 42 804 n.a. n.a. 3 421 46 225 n.a. 222 000 n.a. n.a. n.a. 50 000 9 600 281 600
EE 76 410 1 690 60 1 750 1 042 8 077 93 9 212 2 469 45 077 715 15 570 11 242 75 073
EL 82 002 3 883 1 530 23 069 28482 632 632 324 608 210 1142
ES 2 331 961 132 416 228 870 789 705 1 150 991 1 400 n.a. n.a. 3 265 4 665 10 787 990 011 32 108 2 719 849 3 405 1 878 1 041 757
FR 3 995 731 360 788 2 153 072 1 740 708 146 056 4 400 624 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 550 000 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 550 000
IE 127 139 2 186 1 448 36 610 40 244 n.a. n.a. 2 186n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 2 186 24 600 18 400 5 000 1 800 n.a. 49 800
IT 4 039 000 562 105 103 542 791 013 1 467 1 458 127 546 131 58 870 230 59 777 690 20 4 017 197 687 87 000 289 416
CY 28 197 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 0 n.a. n.a. 165 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 951 1116 n.a. 18 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 18
LV 57 981 414 1 278 209 902 310 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 310 3 018 14 343 6 595 920 6 10 18 757 43 649
LT 81 921 2 685 2 685 156 66 222 15 489 43 312 1 178 10 623 1 41 858 112 461
LU 45 601 1 999 98 6 748 8 845 608 168 776 49 5 670 10 21 5 750
HU 249 521 10 86 279 86 289 1 300 18 194 1 500 n.a. n.a. n.a. 20 994 8 000 144 000 3 500 1 000 n.a. n.a. 156 500
MT 12 316 13 803 13 803 18 700 18 700
NL 1 687 109 68 880 588 247 n.a. 657 127 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.y.a. 1 535 000 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 1 535 000
AT 394 276 81 171 75 98 613 179 859 n.a.n.a. n.a. n.a. 2 000 429 000 1 500 n.a. 1 000 n.a. 4 600 7 800 445 900
PL 416 233 36 389 36 389 3 234 175 562 24 908 58 0 646 204 408
PT 547 541 40 621 6 58 387 n.a. 99 014 n.a. 341 000 1 255 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 342 255 1 644 147 414 2 039 n.a. n.a. n.a. 1 500 n.a. 152 597
SI 104 232 2 739 1 375 4 114 647 n.a. 314 961 491 60 045 888 15 200 61 639
SK 80 572 174 174 1 200 16 823 n.a. 18 023
FI 569 626 126 373 63 962 79 622 269 957 748 76 211 60 67 480 144 499 2 782 63 088 204 934 13 580 80 588
SE 633 000 45 185 287 060 3 200 156 000 491 445 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 9 000 300 000 n.a. n.a. 305 000 1 150 85 n.a. 615 235
UK 2 196 607 61 466 49 361 717 736 3 433 868 4262431 0 2 500 2 475 481 6 000 2483981
EU15 24 264 086 3447392 3548771 4594501 4932855 16 523 519 4950 586852 50924 0 191 65556 0 71073 779 546 58845 7628764 51681 0 516670 146879 20212 90550 8 513 601
EU10 1 328 659 69 003 1 91 981 15 447 176 432 3 752 18 841 1 995 10 457 1 044 36 089 213 901 637 862 36 914 37 059 4 022 10 72 703 1 002 471
EU25 25 592 745 3 516 395 3 548 772 4 686 482 4 948 302 16 699 951 8 702 605 693 52 919 10 648 65 556 72 117 815 635 272 746 8 266 626 88 595 553 729 150 901 20 222 163 253 9 516 072
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6.4. PRICES FOR UNBUNDLED LOCAL LOOP
This section shows the charges for connection and the monthly rental per unbundled loop for both full unbundled access
and shared access to the loop.
Estimates of the total average monthly cost are calculated on the basis of the price of the monthly rental + 1/36 of the
connection fee. In previous years the connection fee was amortised over 12 months, therefore these data are not
comparable to the data presented in previous reports.
Price excludes co-location costs.
It is assumed that the loop is active (exc. Estonia) and it will be used to provide both telephony and DSL services.
Charges in some Member States may be different in the case of subsequent access. Only the price for a single line is
shown here.
6.4.1. Prices for full unbundled local loop
Belgium: Monthly rental for a Type 2 connection, i.e. Telephony usage and low frequency data + HF data: ADSL,
SDSL, xDSL. Connection fee: Type 2 “active loop”. For a non-active loop the connection fee is 59.56. A
supplementary fee of 16.30 for disconnection is also charged.
Denmark: An additional DKK 514 is paid if there is no existing cable termination point.
Germany: Monthly rental price valid until 31.03.2007. Connection fee price valid until 30.06.2007. The connection fee
does not include installation costs at end user premises.
Greece: The cost audit for 2005 is still in progress and may affect prices.
Estonia: Price for new loops only.
Spain: Additional wiring within premises is invoiced separately.
Ireland: This connection charge applies where there is an existing metallic path. The connection charge is reduced as the
cumulative volume of orders increases. On the first day of the month following 20,000 provisioning orders being
completed the charge will be €55, on the first day of the month following 50,000 provisioning orders being completed
the charge will be €52 and on the first day of the month following 100,000 provisioning orders being completed the
charge will be €49. The monthly rental charge will be adjusted by the change in CPI annually on 1 December until
2007..
Italy: The ULL connection fee was 42.00 € from 01/01/04 to 16/06/04. It includes POTS and ADSL.
Luxembourg: Price includes includes POTS and ADSL and a charge for a technical expertise.
Latvia: A single fee of LVL 27.08 is charged for a technical expertise (included in the figure).
Hungary: Matáv charges HUF 37644 (included in the figure) to check whether the line is suitable for unbundling.
Netherlands: Charges since 1 July 2004 until the implementation of the new regulatory framework, planned for early in
2006. The monthly rental price does not include the price of the DSLAM. Telco's provide their own DSLAMs.
Austria: Prices are currently being reviewed. Connection costs vary depending on the retention period (31.50 for 1 year
retention/54.50 if no retention period).
Portugal: Prices do not include technical test, which are optional.
Slovakia: According to the R.U.O. of Slovak Telecom
Finland: Weighted average of 40 SMP operators providing ULL. Prices vary between 7.9 and 21 € for the monthly
rental and between 80 and 212 € for the connection.
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Figure 70
Prices per full unbundled loop - Connection EU25 weighted average: 2005: € 52.11 2004: € 75.46
EU15 weighted average: 2005: € 46.22 2004: € 66.53
57 339
46 48 57 36 22 79 122
37 64 50 95 186
150
29 55 84 74 168
165
129
156
48
43
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55
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50 58
37
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€
Connection August 2004 Connection October 2005
EU22 avg. connection 2004 EU25 avg. connection 2005
CZ not to scale
Value: 339.1
Figure 71
Prices per full unbundled loop - Monthly rentalEU25 weighted average: 2005: € 10.55 2004:€ 11.19
EU15 weighted average: 2005: € 9.99 2004: € 11.02
11.6
16.6
8.6
11.8
8.9
10.4
11.4
10.5
16.8
8.3
11.9
8.4
12.5
15.8
11.7
9.6
10.9
12.0
15.3
11.3
11.3
12.9
11.6
13.6
9.0
10.7
8.9
11.4
9.5
14.7
8.3
9.6
8.4
7.8
12.9
11.7
11.1
9.6
10.9
14.8
9.7
14.5
14.1
11.2
11.3
9.8
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€
Monthly rental August 2004 Monthly rental October 2005
EU22 avg. monthly rental 2004 EU25 avg. monthly rental 2005
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Figure 72
Monthly average total cost per full unbundled loop, 2004 & 2005
9.3
15.1
11.4
9.8
9.9
10.4
13.6
10.5
14.3
12.7
16.5
12.9
13.1
12.0
13.3
12.4
13.1
20.9
16.0
15.9
15.9
20.2
17.4
26.0
9.3
9.4 9.6 9.8
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.5
10.8
10.9
11.2
11.3
11.8
12.0
12.0
12.4
12.6 13.2 14.5
15.1
15.2 15.9
15.9
16.3
16.5
17.9 18.6
0
3
5
8
10
13
15
18
20
23
25
28
IT LT EL LV DK NL CY EE PT FR UK EU15 DE ES EU25 AT MT BE LU FI SE HU PL IE SI CZ SK
€
Aug-04 Oct-05
Estimates are based on the total cost for the loop for 3 years.
6.4.2. Prices for shared access local loop
Belgium: The price is quoted exclusive of the splitter (€ 131/year for 48 splitters). A supplementary fee of €28.33 for
disconnection is also charged.
Denmark: An additional DKK 514 is paid if there is no existing cable termination point. The price does not include the
splitter.
Germany: Price valid until 30.06.2007.
Estonia: Price for new loops only.
Spain: Additional wiring within premises is invoiced separately. Price is exclusive of splitter.
France: Figures include the filter.
Greece: The cost audit for 2005 is still in progress and may affect prices.
Ireland: This connection charge applies where there is an existing metallic path. Price exclusive of splitter. The national
regulatory authority is currently in consultation on this charge. The connection charge will be reduced as the cumulative
volume of orders increases. On the first day of the month following 20,000 provisioning orders being completed the
charge will be €55, on the first day of the month following 50,000 provisioning orders being completed the charge will
be €52 and on the first day of the month following 100,000 provisioning orders being completed the charge will be
€49.Italy: The connection fee was 58,40 € from 01/01/04 to 16/06/04. Connection costs vary depending on the splitter
being provided by Telecom Italia (39euro) or by other operators (44.5 euro).
Cyprus: The incumbent operator has published its RUO and OCECPR has modified it. There are 2 signed agreements.
Latvia: A single fee of Latvia L 27.08 is charged for a technical expertise (included in the figure).
Luxembourg: Price of the splitter not included. Price includes a charge for a technical expertise.
Hungary: Matáv charges HUF 37644 (included in the figure) to check whether the line is suitable for unbundling.
Netherlands: Charges since 1 July 2004 until the implementation of the new regulatory framework, planned for early in
2006. Monthly rental price does not include the prices of the DSLAM and the splitter. Telco's provide their own
DSLAMs and splitters
Austria: Prices are currently being reviewed [monthly rental: Half of full ULL (5.45); connection: Twice of full ULL
(109) if no retention period]
Portugal: Prices do not include technical test, which are optional.
Slovakia: According to the R.U.O. of Slovak Telecom.
Slovenia: Price includes cost of splitter
Finland: Weighted average of 40 SMP operators providing ULL. Generally the monthly rental is 50% of the monthly
rental of full ULL. Prices for the connection fee vary between 47 and 202 €.
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Figure 73
Prices per shared access - ConnectionEU25 weighted average: 2005: € 59.13 2004: € 79.40
EU15 weighted average: 2005: € 50.58 2004: € 70.27
57
346
36
61
47
30
79
123
45
81
50
122
196
150
37
109
88
69
118
118
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159
38
51
100
65
30
55
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81
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78
38
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€
Connection August 2004 Connection October 2005
EU21 avg. connection 2004 EU25 avg. connection 2005
CZ not to scale
Value: 346.2
Figure 74
Prices per shared access - Monthly rentalEU25 weighted average: 2005: € 3.4 2004: € 3.33
EU15 weighted average: 2005: € 2.81 2004: € 3.08
1.7
9.3
4.3
2.4
5.2
3.0
2.9
9.0
2.8
7.4
4.2
6.7
7.5
4.3
1.9
5.5
3.0
7.1
5.7
5.4
3.3
1.6
5.3
4.5
2.3
4.7
4.1
3.0
2.9 2.9
1.8
4.2
5.5
4.7
4.3
2.9
1.9
5.5
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6.3
9.9
5.6
5.4
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
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Monthly rental August 2004 Monthly rental October 2005
EU21 avg. monthly rental 2004 EU25 avg. monthly rental 2005
EN 74 EN
Figure 75
Monthly average total cost per shared access, 2004 & 2005
9.67
2.95
3.28
6.71
4.12
3.84
4.04
5.05
5.54
5.31
5.60
6.49
10.04
8.65
8.96
8.97
8.44
12.43
18.912.85
2.95
3.20
3.34
3.74
3.84
4.01
4.01
4.14
4.21
4.39 5.05
5.53
5.60
5.86 6.93
7.11
7.44
7.67
8.20
8.30
8.44
8.48 9.13
9.57
9.75
14.63
5.04
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CY NL BE UK DE ES PT MT IT EU15 FR EU25 DK LV EL LU LT EE SE SI FI HU AT IE PL CZ SK
€
Aug-04 Oct-05
Estimates are based on the total cost for the loop for 3 years.
Figure 76
L.L.U. monthly average total cost in EU15
14.73
13.412.87
11.28
7.35
6.45
5.04
4.21
0
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4
6
8
10
12
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16
2002 2003 2004 2005
Euro per month
Fully unbundled lines Shared access lines
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7. PUBLIC VOICE TELEPHONY TARIFFS
This section examines the charging system, the line rental charges and the main tariffs for public fixed voice telephony
charged by the incumbent operators in each Member State in September 2005. The price trend over the past seven years
is also analysed.
The incumbent operators are: Belgacom for Belgium, Cesky Telecom for Czech Republic, TDC for Denmark, Deutsche
Telekom for Germany, Elion for Estonia, OTE for Greece, Telefonica for Spain, France Telecom for France, Eircom for
Ireland, Telecom Italia for Italy, CYTA for Cyprus, Lattelekom for Latvia, Lietuvos Telekomas for Lithuania, P&T
Luxembourg for Luxembourg, Matav for Hungary, Maltacom for Malta, KPN for the Netherlands, Telekom Austria for
Austria, Polish Telecom for Poland, Portugal Telecom for Portugal, Telekom Slovenije for Slovenia, Slovak Telecom
for Slovakia, TeliaSonera for Finland (formerly Sonera), TeliaSonera for Sweden (formerly Telia), and British Telecom
for the United Kingdom.
The incumbent operators still retain a large market share, but new entrants are increasingly gaining market share by
offering cheaper prices for certain types of calls (usually long-distance or international) or destination. The prices
charged by incumbents do not necessarily, therefore, represent the lowest prices available. A comparison between the
rates charged by incumbents and alternative operators for a sample of countries is also shown.
The figures and information are taken from a study carried out for the Commission by Teligen-HI Europe. The data are
collected from primary sources (i.e. directly from the incumbent operators).
NRAs were given the possibility to check these data before finalising this report. All NRAs, with the exception of
Cyprus and Slovakia, provided comments and approved these data.
Different sets of charges for fixed national voice telephony services are shown in the following sections:
- the minimum costs for different types of calls (local, long-distance, international calls and calls towards mobile
networks), depending on the charging system adopted;
- the monthly rental charged by incumbent operators;
- the charges for a composite basket of calls (local, long-distance, international fixed calls and calls to mobile), that
gives an estimate of the average monthly spending by a typical “European business/residential user” for the whole range
(national and international) of calls;
- the charges for a basket of national calls, that gives an estimate of the average monthly spending by a typical
“European business/residential user” for fixed national calls;
- the basket of international calls for each country that indicates the average price of a single call from the originating
country to all other OECD destinations. In addition, the price of individual calls to specific destinations is also shown.
- the price of some individual calls (3- and 10-minute local, long-distance and international calls) at peak time, inclusive
of any initial charge. For incumbents which apply unit-based charging, the price of a whole unit is calculated.
For the various types of calls, a benchmark based on a comparison with US and Japan is also included. For the USA, the
prices for national calls are those charged by Verizon (in New York city) and the prices for international calls are those
charged by AT&T. For Japan, the national call prices are those charged by NTT and the international call prices are
those charged by KDD.
The EU average tariffs shown in the charts are weighted average (by population of the Member States).
7.1. CHARGING SYSTEM
The billing system for public voice telephony services usually comprises two components: an initial charge applied at
the beginning of a call and a charge for the remainder of the call (that may not depend on the type of initial charge
used).
7.1.1. Initial charges
There are different types of charges applied at the beginning of a call, either alone or in combination. The charging
method used for the remainder of the call may not depend on the type of initial charge used. The types of charges are:
• Call set-up charge raised at the start of the call (when the call is answered). This charge does not offer any call time.
Per second or per unit charges apply from the beginning of the call.
• Initial charge that is used in the same way as call set-up, but in addition includes a certain number of seconds call
time before normal time-based charging starts.
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• The unit charge in effect works the same way as the initial charge: A full unit is charged at the beginning of the call,
providing a certain number of seconds call time until the next unit is charged. Depending on the principle used by
the operator (synchronous/ asynchronous) the number of seconds call time in the first unit may be less than the
specified unit duration.
• Minimum charging is normally used with per second billing, to ensure the operator obtains a minimum revenue per
call. If the call duration is short, the actual call charge may be less than the minimum charge. In such cases the
minimum charge will be applied.
In the calculation of the minimum charge for calls using per second billing the first second of the calls (after it is
answered) is not included, even though this can also be perceived as part of the minimum cost.
7.1.2. Charging system during the call
There are, in principle, 3 ways of charging calls. The fact that most operators tend to publish the duration charges on a
per minute basis does not itself indicate which system is used. The 3 principles are:
1. Real time charging (also known as “per second billing”) allows the cost of the call to be calculated to the
exact duration of the call (normally nearest second). A call set-up charge, initial charge or minimum charge
may be applied to this structure, in addition to the duration charge.
2. Unit based charging uses a fixed price unit.
The duration of this unit will vary with the destination of the call and time of day. Call duration will always
be raised to a multiple of whole units, so the user will nearly always pay for more time than is used. A call
set-up charge may be applied to this structure, but is relatively rare.
3. Fixed period charging uses a variable price, but fixed duration unit. The call is normally charged on a per
minute basis, or per 6 seconds. The price for the period will vary with destination and time of day. The
charged duration of the call will be raised to a multiple of whole periods. A call set-up charge or initial
charge is often implemented in the form of a higher charge for the first minute or period. This initial charge
may vary with destination and time of day.
Call set-up charges may vary according to the type of call (local, long-distance, international, calls to mobile), and for
international calls according to destination. In the case of international calls, the minimum cost of a call may change
according to the destination.
The following charts show the minimum cost, due to initial charges, for local, long-distance and international calls and
calls to mobile charged by the incumbent operators. The free call time (i.e. the number of seconds of call time before
normal time-based charging starts) is shown in brackets. Values are expressed in €-cents, including VAT. It should be
noted that while some operators apply identical set-up charges to local and long-distance calls, the free call times can
vary.
Figure 77
Minimum cost of local and long-distance calls, incumbent operator
6.29
5.37
3.35
3.07
3.09
7.95
7.80
6.35
7.87
1.70
4.78
3.09
1.62
14.81
4.27
5.88
3.08
8.47
3.16
12.18
4.81
7.41
6.88
8.10
6.29
10.83
3.35
5.68
3.07
3.09
9.66 10.50
6.35
7.87
4.02
1.70
4.78
3.09
1.62
14.81
5.18
7.08
12.59
8.47
3.16
10.00
4.81
7.41 8.09
10.80
4.024.52
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€-cents, VAT included
Local calls 2005 Long distance calls 2005
(60)
(45)
(60)
(300)
(60)
(60)
(30)
(60)
(25)
(60)
(60)
(160)
(60)
(300)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(180)
In Slovakia no minimum price or call setup charges are reported by the operator
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Figure 78
Minimum cost of a call to a mobile phone, incumbent operator13.58
26.91
10.65
17.90
6.35 7.87
4.02
4.78
18.60
34.08
5.18
23.04
28.27
13.31
6.14
10.00
4.81
7.41
8.09
8.10
1.62
3.35
3.07
18.23
1.70
22.07
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK JP USA
€-cents, VAT included
(60)
(30)
(60 m
in.)
(30)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(60)
(12) (2
6)
In Slovakia no minimum price or call setup charges are reported by the operator
Initial charges for international calls will normally follow similar rules as for national calls. Where unit based charging
is used the initial period duration covered by the first unit may change with the destination. In most countries prices are
the same for business and residential customers. Differences may occur in Austria, France, the UK and USA.
Figure 79
Minimum cost of an international call
27.2
15.8
37.6
12.1
0.0 6.6
4.9
10.4
3.1
0.5
13.8
12.0
6.3
31.0
4.0
1.7
4.1
20.6
1.6
10.4
30.0
65.8
12.1
11.4
10.0
4.8 7.4
61.5
25.9
0.4
12.3
3.4
10.4
18.0
13.7
79.0
47.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK USA JP
€-cents, VAT included
Near Distant
MT not to scale
Value: 215.55
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7.2. MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGED BY THE INCUMBENT OPERATORS
The following charts show the incumbent’s monthly line rental charges for residential and business users in September
2005 and August 2004. In order to reflect the real charges actually paid by users, values are expressed in €, including
VAT for residential users and excluding VAT for business users.
In Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom, USA and Japan the rental charges are different for business and residential
customers. In Austria two different packages have been chosen as appropriate for business (TikTak Office) and
residential users (TikTak Privat), hence different packages. In the United Kingdom the residential package changed in
2004, after BT abandoned the Residential Standard Tariff. The “BT Together Option 1” tariff is used. In Finland and
Japan the monthly rental will depend on where in the country the line is connected. The charges shown are for the
capital/most densely populated area.
Figure 80
Residential monthly rental
16.8
10.2
16.0
15.7
6.3
12.4
15.3
10.0
5.1
6.7
18.4
13.0
6.5
18.2
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11.0
15.1
10.7
7.7
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13.4
17.1
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6.7
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18.2
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7.7
11.8 13.4
15.6
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5.1
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0
5
10
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20
25
30
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK USA JP
€, VAT included
Aug 2004 Sep 2005 EU 25 Sep 2005
Figure 81
Business monthly rental
13.9
12.9
12.8
13.5
6.5
10.5
13.2
8.7
8.6
6.9
16.0
14.2
13.2
15.3
18.9
10.3
12.7
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10.1
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20.3
14.9
19.1
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13.2
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10.3
12.7
8.9 9.1 10.1
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18.4
13.1
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17.0
12.8
6.5
13.2
8.6
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15.3
0
5
10
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20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK USA JP
€, VAT excluded
Aug 2004 Sep 2005 EU 25 Sep 2005
EN 80 EN
The following charts show the EU weighted average variation in nominal terms of the residential and business monthly
line rental charge. Averages for EU25 and EU15 are presented.
Figure 82
Residential rental per month
14.514.8
11.6912.24 12.47
13.34
14.0414.28
15.28 15.33
11.6
12.5
13.413.7
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Aug 98 Aug 99 Aug 00 Aug 01 Aug 02 Aug 03 Aug 04 Sep 05
€, VAT included
EU25 Weighted EU15 Weighted
Figure 83
Business rental per month
14.4 14.3
12.1
12.7 12.813.1
14.114.3
15.114.9
11.8
12.3
13.413.6
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
13.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
15.0
15.5
Aug 98 Aug 99 Aug 00 Aug 01 Aug 02 Aug 03 Aug 04 Sep 05
€, VAT excluded
EU25 Weighted EU15 Weighted
7.3. AVERAGE MONTHLY EXPENDITURE (COMPOSITE CALL BASKET)
The figures presented in this section are intended to provide an estimate of the average monthly expenditure of a
“standard” European consumer (business and residential). The Basket Methodology for Telecommunications Cost
Comparison has been devised by the OECD and accepted in most countries as the most stable and neutral method of
comparison.
The user is assumed to have a contract for the provision of voice telephony services with the incumbent operator, and to
use only this operator for all types of calls (local, long-distance, international, calls to mobile). Since consumers are
making increasing use of call-by-call carrier selection, in particular for specific highly discounted types of calls (i.e.
international and long-distance), the figures given below are purely indicative, and do not necessarily reflect the
cheapest solution available.
The charts below show the average monthly expenditure for standard residential and business users as of September
2005, expressed in €, based on the standard tariffs charged by the incumbent operators (i.e. excluding any discount
packages). This means that lower costs can be achieved if the user subscribes to one or more discounted packages.
The basket of calls used to estimate average monthly expenditure is the new “composite OECD basket” which includes
not only fixed national calls (as did the old basket), but also fixed international calls and calls to mobile networks. The
revised OECD baskets were adopted in May 2000.
The OECD residential/business baskets are defined as follows (on an annual basis):
The fixed (i.e. non-recurring) charges include the annual line rental charge plus the charge for the installation of a new
line (depreciated over 5 years). Fixed charges for residential users include VAT, while for business users VAT is
excluded.
The usage charge for residential users refers to a basket of 1.200 national calls to fixed lines, plus 120 calls (with an
average duration of 2 minutes) to mobile networks (Representing 10% of the number of calls to fixed lines), plus 72
international calls (Representing 6% of the number of calls to fixed lines). The usage charges for national calls to fixed
lines are calculated with a weighted distribution over 14 distances from 3 to 490 km, at representative times of day (4
calls during the week and 2 during the weekend). The call duration varies from 2.5 to 7 minutes, depending on time and
distance. The usage for residential users is weighted towards off-peak hours, and with typically long calls. Only 36% of
the calls are within normal business hours; 64% are for distances below 10 km; 9% are for distances above 100 km.
The usage charge for business users refers to a basket of 3 600 national calls to fixed lines plus 360 calls (with an
average call duration of 2 minutes) to mobile networks, plus 216 international calls. The usage charges for national calls
to fixed lines are calculated with a weighted distribution over 14 distances from 3 to 490 km, at representative times of
day (4 calls during the week and 2 during the weekend), and with a call duration of 3.5 minutes regardless of time of
day and distance. The usage for business users is weighted towards business hours, and with typically short calls. Over
86% of the calls are within normal business hours; 64% are for distances below 10km; 12.5% are for distances above
100 km.
A full description of the methodology can be found at the end of this report.
EN 81 EN
Figure 84
Average monthly expenditure (composite basket)
Residential users
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CY EE LT SI SE USA
CA
HU LU SK UK MT AT DE CZ ES NL DK USA
NY
LV EL FR PL IT PT BE IE FI JP
€ per month, VAT included
Fixed Usage
Figure 85
Average monthly expenditure (composite basket)
Business users
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4545
4350
5055 55 58 57 55
52 5963
73
67
65
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82
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8192
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4854
5760
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101
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48
48
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0
25
50
75
100
125
150
USA
CA
CY EE SI LU SE USA
NY
DE DK EL ES NL AT CZ MT LT PT IE PL FR HU SK IT BE FI LV UK JP
€ per month, VAT excluded
Fixed Usage
7.4. PRICE OF FIXED NATIONAL CALLS BY THE INCUMBENT OPERATOR
7.4.1. Prices charged by the incumbent operators for individual fixed national calls
This section shows the prices charged by the incumbent operators for individual fixed calls (the same call prices apply
to business and residential users). Where the incumbent operator uses a unit-based charging system, the price of calls of
different duration and/or distances may in some cases be identical, where both calls are charged the same number of
units. Any call set-up charges, minimum charges and/or call specific duration allowances have been taken into account.
Prices refer to peak hours (weekdays 11.00) and are expressed in € including VAT. Except where otherwise specified,
the figures refer to September 2005.
EN 82 EN
Prices are indicated for three-minute and ten-minute calls over two distances: 3 km (equivalent to a local call) and 200
km (equivalent to a national call). In several countries the tariff changes at exactly one of these distances: in these cases,
the rates for the lower distance band are used.
The price of a three-minute call is more affected by the magnitude of the call set-up charge than the price of a ten-
minute call.
Where different tariff packages exist, the basic, residential package is selected. Otherwise the standard tariff is used.
The “TikTak Privat” Package is used in Austria, “BelBasic” in the Netherlands and “BT Together Option 1” in the UK.
No discount packages are taken into account.
The EU average value is the average of the EU countries weighted according to the national population.
Figure 86
Local call charge, 3 min
8.1
9.1
9.3
9.2
11.9
13.3
15.8
13.4
14.5
14.7
14.8
15.5
15.1
15.8
16.1
17.6
20.8
6.9
7.9
8.9 9.3
9.3
12.2
12.6
12.9
13.3
13.4
13.4 14.5
14.7
14.8
14.8
15.1 15.8
16.1
17.6
20.8
6.9
7.9
8.9
8.0
9.7
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11.9
12.2
12.6
12.9
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9.3
9.3
12.2
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11.7
11.9
0
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5
8
10
13
15
18
20
23
JP SI USA ES PL LU EL CY EE DE LV IT SE MT NL UK FR DK LT AT IE PT HU FI CZ SK BE
€-cents, VAT included
2004 2005 EU25 Average
Figure 87
Local call charge, 10 min
8.1
20.1
24.4
25.1
27.5
28.4
29.4
36.4
30.7
39.2
33.2
35.6
36.9
40.5
38.8
42.0
44.4
46.7
49.0
49.2
53.7
57.2
58.8
22.2 24.8
25.1
26.3
30.9
35.6
36.9
36.9 38.8
39.0
44.5 46.7 49.0
49.2
53.7
57.2 58.8
25.2
25.0
26.3
30.9
8.1
21.7 24.4 27.5
28.4
29.4 30.8
30.9 33.0
33.2
0
10
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30
40
50
60
USA CY IT FI EE MT SI JP ES SE PL LU EL FR NL LV DK PT LT DE UK HU AT IE CZ BE SK
€-cents, VAT included
2004 2005 EU25 Average
EN 83 EN
Figure 88
National call charge, 3 min
7.9
8.0
12.2
13.4
17.7
18.4
20.8
21.9
32.6
33.3
32.2
32.4
32.4
42.1
34.0
38.1
37.6
38.1
39.9
9.6
13.3
13.4 14.7
32.1
32.2
32.4
32.4
32.5
35.2 36.2 37.8
38.1 39.9
26.6
24.5
9.7
13.3
36.0
23.2
23.5
7.9 9.3
12.2
17.7
18.4
20.8 22.2
24.5 26.6 28.8
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
SI CY EE SE UK DK DE AT NL BE EL PT IE LT FR ES LV JP USA CZ FI SK PL HU IT
€-cents, VAT included
2004 2005 EU25 Average
Figure 89
National call charge, 10 min
20.1
25.0
29.4
44.4
49.1
57.2
59.0
64.9
96.2
88.3
90.0
103.4
108.0
140.2
113.3
114.8
126.9
123.3
125.4
26.3
36.9 44.5 49.0
84.5
94.0 103.4
108.0
108.3
113.3
114.8 120.7
123.3
125.9
81.7
79.4
26.3
36.9
119.9
73.2
73.8
21.7
24.8 29.4
49.1
57.2
59.0 65.5
79.4
81.7
83.4
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
CY EE SI SE DK UK DE NL BE AT PT EL LT IE FR ES FI LV USA CZ JP IT SK HU PL
€-cents, VAT included
2004 2005 EU25 Average
EN 84 EN
Figure 90
Local and national call charge, 3 min
EU 25 weighted average
12.413.0 12.712.913.112.5
25.4
30.033.834.5
37.2
42.0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
€-cents, VAT included
Local call charge, 3 min National call charge, 3 min
Figure 91
Local and national call charge, 10 min
EU 15 weighted average
76.8
35.539.239.1 38.7 38.9 37.8
133.7
117.4108.0 106.0
92.3
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
€-cents, VAT included
Local call charge, 10 min National call charge, 10 min
7.5. TREND OF THE BASKET FOR FIXED NATIONAL CALLS (NATIONAL
BASKET)
Figure 92
EU25 national basket development
28.229.429.329.329.529.2
57.1
63.260.6
62.160.4 60.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
€ per month
Residential, Incl. VAT Business, Excl. VAT
EN 85 EN
Figure 93
EU25 composite basket development
45.042.8 42.2 41.7 39.9
37.4
94.495.397.3
91.8
103.4
84.1
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
€ per month
Residential, Incl. VAT Business, Excl. VAT
Since 2000 all EU25 MS are included except Malta, which is included since 2003.
7.6. PRICE OF FIXED NATIONAL CALLS BY ALTERNATIVE OPERATORS
This section compares the prices charged for public voice telephony services by the incumbent operators in a sample of
EU Member States and by the largest competitor in each Member State. The tariff packages selected will impact on this
comparison, although care has been taken to ensure reasonable comparability.
Figure 94
3 min local calls, incumbent and competitor's price
20.8
16.1
13.4
11.7
9.6
9.3
8.9
13.4
14.8
12.2
9.3
11.9
14.5
9.3
15.1
12.6
12.9
14.7
9.3
14.8
7.9
17.6
15.8
12.2 13.3
20.8
12.7
12.6 13.5
9.0
8.6
13.2 14.4
11.4
6.8
22.0
11.6
8.4
14.4
11.5
14.7
14.1
14.6
15.0
11.9
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17.4
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n.a.
n.a.
0
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10
15
20
25
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-cents, Including VAT
Incumbent, 3 min. Competitor, 3 min.
EN 86 EN
Figure 95
10 min local calls, incumbent and competitor's price
53.7
36.9 39.0
24.8
30.9
28.4
33.0
49.2
22.2
21.7
35.6 38.8
30.9
46.7
25.1
33.2
49.0
30.8
36.9
26.3
58.8
24.4
29.4
44.5
57.2
42.4
34.2
45.0
22.9
28.6
25.3
23.5
37.9
17.1
69.5
31.9
28.0
44.2
29.0
49.0
36.1
36.2
22.0
28.3
51.9
57.2
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
58.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-cents, Including VAT
Incumbent, 10 min. Competitor, 10 min.
Figure 96
3 min. national calls, incumbent and competitor's price
20.8
32.5
13.4 14.7
9.6
22.2
32.1
28.8
24.5
39.9
9.3
32.2
26.6
38.1
18.4
17.7
37.8
23.5
7.9
36.2
35.2
12.2 13.3
20.8
19.3
12.6
27.6
9.0
17.9
32.1
14.4
11.4
12.2
6.8
30.7
21.1
15.1
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23.1
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0
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BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT HU NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€-cents, Including VAT
Incumbent, 3 min. Competitor, 3 min.
EN 87 EN
Figure 97
10 min. national calls, incumbent and competitor's price
108.3
36.9
49.0
24.8
73.8
84.5
83.4
81.7
114.8
21.7
103.4
79.4
123.3
49.1
59.0
125.9
65.5
26.3
120.7
94.0
29.4
44.5
57.2 64.2
34.2
92.0
22.9
59.5
84.5
23.5
37.9
18.5
17.1
98.4
63.7
74.7
38.9
49.0
114.4
64.2
92.0
28.3
51.957.2
102.1
n.a.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT HU NL AT PL PT SI SK FI SE UK
€, Including VAT
Incumbent, 10 min. Competitor, 10 min.
7.7. INCUMBENT OPERATOR PRICE FOR AN AVERAGE FIXED
INTERNATIONAL CALL (INTERNATIONAL CALL BASKET)
The basket of international calls for each country provides an estimate of the average cost of an international call.
For the basket comparison of international PSTN call charges, the OECD traffic weight basket methodology is used.
The basket calculates an average charge for calls to all OECD destination countries.
The residential basket includes VAT. Call charges are weighted between peak and off-peak hours: 25% for peak hours
and 75% for off-peak hours. The business basket excludes VAT. Call charges are weighted 75% for peak hours and
25% for off-peak hours. The average price of an international call is lower for business users than for residential users
because of the heavier weighting given to three-minute peak-hour calls, which are, on average, cheaper than five-minute
off-peak calls, and because VAT is excluded for business users but included for residential users.
International call charges vary widely with the destination, and the basket results are based on a weighted average call
charge. Traffic weighting is used, as defined by the OECD for the destination weighting, as per the revision in 2000.
This method applies a weight to each destination based on the traffic volumes reported on that route (ITU statistics).
All tariffs are standard prices from ex-incumbents operators, and both these operators and new entrants may offer lower
prices.
The EU average value is the average of the EU countries weighted according to the national population.
A full description of the methodology can be found at the end of this report.
EN 88 EN
Figure 98
Average price for an international call, residential users
0.3
8
0.4
0
0.4
0
0.5
1
0.5
6
0.5
8
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9
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0.28 0.41 0.51
0.58 0.72
0.78
0.79
0.82
0.84
0.86
0.89
0.96
1.15
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1.16
1.19
1.23
1.25
1.75
2.16
2.56
1.1
1
0.8
2
0.6
90.41 0.53
0.61 0.76
0.62
0.68
0.70
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
CY USA
LA
USA
NY
SE LU NL AT SI EE DE BE IE ES FR UK CZ DK PT MT FI EL HU IT LT SK PL LV JP
€, VAT included
2004 2005 EU25 Average
Figure 99
Average price for an international call, business users
0.2
6
0.3
3
0.4
1
0.4
0
0.3
8
0.8
0
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3
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0.20
0.33 0.40
0.40 0.47 0.53
0.54
0.54
0.55
0.61
0.61 0.73
0.73
0.76 0.83
0.86
0.91
0.96
1.32
1.70
0.5
4
0.4
5
0.4
5
0.46
0.44
0.44
0.47
0.43
0.40
0.39
0.0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
CY SE LU NL CZ SI FR USA,
LA
USA,
NY
EE DE AT IE DK SK ES BE MT HU PT EL IT PL FI LT UK LV JP
€, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU25 Average
Japan not ot scale
Value: 2.32
EN 89 EN
Figure 100
EU25 International basket development
0.90.9
1.11.2
1.2
1.6
0.7
1.1
0.7
0.80.8
0.8
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
€ per call
Residential, Incl. VAT Business, Excl. VAT
7.8. INCUMBENT OPERATOR PRICE OF CALLS TO EU, JAPAN, USA
The following two charts show the prices of a 10-minute international call (including VAT) during peak hours
(weekday 11.00AM) to four different destinations: Near EU country, Distant EU country, USA and Japan. Figures are
expressed in €, including VAT, and they refer to the European incumbent operators and the EU weighted average. The
table below summarises the definition of near and distant EU destination countries.
From: Near EU Far EU
BE FR EL
CZ DE FI
DK SE EL
DE FR EL
EE FI EL
EL IT DK
ES PT DK
FR BE EL
IE UK EL
IT EL DK
CY EL DK
LV SE EL
LT SE EL
LU DE EL
HU AT FI
MT IT FI
NL DE EL
AT DE EL
PL DE EL
PT ES DK
SK CZ FI
SI AT FI
FI SE EL
SE DK EL
UK FR EL
EN 90 EN
Figure 101
10 min. call to near EU country
0.77
0.99
1.75
2.12
2.24
2.30
2.91
2.52
2.72
1.61
3.76
4.07
3.41
0.58
0.67
0.85 1.23
1.37
1.53
1.54 1.90
1.90
1.98
2.12
2.27
2.30 2.49
2.52 2.72
2.81
3.83 4.07
5.95
3.08
1.23
0.58
0.80
0.92
1.37
1.53
1.54
1.47
1.90
1.77
1.98
1.59
0.77 0.99 1.25
1.80
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
SE CY DK NL EE DE SI LU ES IE MT CZ AT FI BE IT FR HU EL UK SK PT PL LT LV
€, including VAT
2004 2005 EU25 Average
Figure 102
10 min. call to distant EU country
1.75
3.50
2.12
2.52
5.75
3.79
3.76
3.97
4.06
4.07
4.77
5.95
8.06
0.66
1.37
1.53 2.08
2.22
2.46
2.49 2.92
2.97
3.10
3.11 3.42 3.79
3.83
3.87
4.06
4.07
4.90
6.80
8.18
2.75
3.26
1.00
2.06
1.53
2.20
2.45
2.91
2.71
2.92
2.97
3.10
2.71
1.40
1.97
2.12
2.75
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CY LU SI ES CZ UK IT FR DE EL BE HU NL SK AT PT EE SE PL IE DK LT FI LV MT
€, including VAT
2004 2005 EU25 Average
LT not to scale
Value: 11.96
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Figure 103
10 min. call to USA
1.06
1.37
1.53
2.38
2.41
2.91
2.97
2.52
2.75
3.76
4.77
5.95
0.66 0.85
1.23
1.40
1.78
1.90
1.90
2.08
2.12
2.27
2.38
2.56
2.93
2.97
3.11 3.36
3.83 4.07
4.90
5.95
2.24
2.12
2.07
3.50
1.90
1.90
1.65
1.23
0.85
0.80
1.75
1.98
4.07
1.98
1.53
1.37
1.06
1.97
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
CY NL SE DE LU SI ES MT AT IE CZ BE UK IT FR DK EE EL SK PT HU PL LT FI LV
€, including VAT
2004 2005 EU25 Average
Figure 104
10 min. call to Japan
6.23
3.42
3.60
6.58
6.71
7.90
8.58
8.78
9.08
7.55
16.01
22.60
2.93
3.50
3.71
3.87 4.98
5.70
5.72
5.95
6.66
6.71 7.90
8.58
8.78
9.08
12.69
16.01
20.25
22.60
5.95
6.77
5.57
5.20
4.98
5.77
3.71
2.91
1.37
2.40
3.50
7.68
20.121.37
0.82
5.64
3.60
3.42
1.48
5.20
0
5
10
15
20
25
CY LU UK EL SE NL AT SK CZ FR BE ES FI SI LV PL HU DE IE IT DK PT EE MT LT
€, including VAT
2004 2005 EU25 Average
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7.9. ALTERNATIVE OPERATORS’ PRICE FOR FIXED INTERNATIONAL CALLS
The equivalent prices for competitor providers in the EU countries are shown in the charts below. One competitor per
country has been analysed. The prices are shown for a 10 minute call, at peak time weekdays.
Prices include VAT and are applicable for September 2005.
Figure 105
10 min international call to near EU country, incumbent and competitor's price
0.70
0.80 1.23
1.00
1.15
2.33
0.71 1.03
2.09
3.04
1.18
2.73
3.29
1.50
2.90
0.58
0.67
0.77
0.85
0.99
1.23
1.25
1.37
1.53
1.54
1.59
1.80
1.90
1.90
1.98
2.12
2.27
2.30
2.49
2.52
2.72
2.81
3.83
4.07
5.95
1.98
1.48
0.99
1.001.46
0.95
0.55
0.74
0.57
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tele2
CallSat
Tele2
Tele2
Tele2
Arcor
Voljatel
Tele2
Auna
Esat
Tele2
UTA
Elisa
Telenet
Wind
Cegetel
Invitel
Forthnet
NTL
Nextra
Oni
Netia
Lietuvos
gelezinkeliai
TG
SE CY DK NL EE DE SI LU ES IE MT CZ AT FI BE IT FR HU EL UK SK PT PL LT LV
€, Including VAT
Competitor Incumbent EU25 Avg. Competitor
Figure 106
10 min international call to distant EU country, incumbent and competitor's price
1.09
1.32
3.04
2.33
1.03
3.02
2.91
3.74
3.29
1.20
4.04
1.50
4.18
2.90
0.66 1.37
1.40
1.53 1.97
2.08
2.12
2.22
2.46
2.49
2.71
2.75
2.92
2.97
3.10
3.11
3.42 3.79
3.83
3.87
4.06
4.07
4.90
6.80
8.18
2.54
1.181.82
2.71
2.092.45
0.711.46
0.951.37
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CallSat
Tele2
Voljatel
Auna
Tele2
NTL
Wind
Cegetel
Arcor
Forthnet
Telenet
Invitel
Tele2
Nextra
UTA
Oni
Tele2
Tele2
Netia
Esat
Tele2
Lietuvos
gelezinkeliai
Elisa
TG
CY LU SI ES CZ UK IT FR DE EL BE HU NL SK AT PT EE SE PL IE DK LT FI LV MT
€, Including VAT
Competitor Incumbent EU25 Avg. Competitor
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Figure 107
10 min international call to USA, incumbent and competitor's price
1.03
0.95
1.09 1.46
1.98
2.36
1.82 2.09
1.18
3.02
1.44
3.29
1.50
3.18
2.90
0.66
0.85 1.06
1.23
1.37
1.40
1.53 1.78
1.90
1.90
1.97
1.98
2.08
2.12
2.27
2.38
2.56 2.93
3.11 3.36
3.83 4.07
4.90
0.74
0.46
1.23
0.99 1.20
1.35 1.56
2.33
0.71
2.97
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
CallSat
Tele2
Tele2
Arcor
Tele2
Voljatel
Auna
UTA
Esat
Tele2
Telenet
NTL
Wind
Cegetel
Tele2
Tele2
Forthnet
Nextra
Oni
Invitel
Netia
Lietuvos
gelezinkeliai
Elisa
TG
CY NL SE DE LU SI ES MT AT IE CZ BE UK IT FR DK EE EL SK PT HU PL LT FI LV
€, Including VAT
Competitor Incumbent EU25 Avg. Competitor
Figure 108
10 min international call to Japan, incumbent and competitor's price
7.49
3.36
2.45 4.36
7.80
3.73
3.46
7.98
5.50
7.91 9.01
12.31
10.90
14.77
0.82
1.37
1.48
2.93
3.42
3.50
3.60
3.71
3.87 4.98
5.20
5.64
5.70
5.72
5.95
6.66
6.71 7.90
8.58
8.78
9.08
12.69
16.01
20.25 22.60
1.81
0.95
2.09
2.44
3.31
2.96
5.20
5.68
1.09
2.90
0
5
10
15
20
25
CallSat
Tele2
NTL
Forthnet
Tele2
Tele2
UTA
Nextra
Tele2
Cegetel
Telenet
Auna
Elisa
Voljatel
TG
Netia
Invitel
Arcor
Esat
Wind
Tele2
Oni
Tele2
Lietuvos
gelezinkeliai
CY LU UK EL SE NL AT SK CZ FR BE ES FI SI LV PL HU DE IE IT DK PT EE MT LT
€, Including VAT
Competitor Incumbent EU25 Avg. Competitor
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8. LEASED LINES RETAIL TARIFFS
This section contains an overview of prices charged by incumbent operators to end users in each Member State for
national and international leased line services as at 1 September 2005. Figures do not cover wholesale prices. Price
developments are also analysed over the period August 2000 - September 2005.
The figures and the information are taken from a study carried out by Teligen-HI Europe for the
Commission. Data on standard retail prices charged by incumbent operators have been collected in
each country.
8.1. INCUMBENTS' NATIONAL LEASED LINES
National leased line data is provided for 2004 and 2005. Two distances are covered: 2 km (local circuits), and 200 km.
Tariffs are taken from the incumbent operator in each country. Other operators may offer other prices. In order to
properly reflect the tariff structures used in some countries, the circuits may be considered in one of two different ways,
depending on tariff structure. The one to apply will differ from carrier to carrier. The principles used in this report for
calculating the price of a full circuit are:
1: When tariff specifies local tail prices
separately, in addition to main circuit.
2: When tariff specifies a single price for the
circuit, end to end, including local tails.
Local tail length Main circuit length Local tail length Main circuit length
2 km circuit 1 km 0 0 2 km
200 km circuit 2 km 196 km 0 200 km
Note: The local tail length is per tail, i.e. there will be 2 such tails with each circuit.
Where several tariff options exist depending on type of location, the criteria for choice is as follows:
• 2 km circuits are always within a major city (usually the Capital)
• 200 km circuits are between a major city and a “minor” city
As the definitions vary between countries, the type of tariff option chosen will also vary (see details below). The
countries where the price may vary with location or other non-distance related definitions are: Belgium, France, Austria,
Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Some operators apply termination charges per local end, without necessarily covering the local tail circuit within that
charge.
4 types of circuits are covered: 64 kb/s, 2 Mb/s, 34 Mb/s and 155 Mbit/s. As not all carriers publish tariffs for all these
bitrates and all years, there may be some gaps in the information, especially for higher bitrates.
Some carriers offer 2 Mb/s circuits as both structured and unstructured. In this analysis only unstructured circuits are
included.
Also, some carriers offer different types of leased lines, often in the form of “basic circuits” and circuits in a managed
network. Only “basic circuits” are included in this analysis, as the managed network services are not comparable
between carriers.
Lately a few carriers have decided not to publish their prices for some or all types of leased lines. This makes it
increasingly difficult to present a full overview of the prices in all 25 EU countries.
For the USA the prices of Verizon intra-LATA circuits for New York State have been used. The bitrates of leased lines
offered in some countries may be different from the ones found in most EU member States. Some operators may offer
56 kb/s instead of 64 kb/s, 1.5 Mb/s instead of 2 Mb/s, 45 or 50 Mb/s instead of 34 Mb/s, and 140 or 150 Mb/s instead
of 155 Mb/s. Prices shown in the tables and graphs in this section of the report have been adjusted according to the
difference in capacity.
All prices are presented in EURO per year, excluding VAT.
National leased lines prices as at 1 September 2005.
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The validity dates of the tariffs used in this section are:
Valid date Valid date
Belgium 01/06/04 Hungary 01/01/02
Czech Republic 01/05/03 Malta 01/12/04
Denmark 01/04/05 Netherlands 01/11/04
Germany 17/04/02 Austria 01/09/01
Estonia 01/06/04 Poland 01/01/00
Greece 01/01/05 Portugal 01/03/03
Spain 01/08/04 Slovenia 01/12/02
France 01/07/03 Slovakia 01/06/01
Ireland 18/06/03 Finland
Italy 01/11/03 Sweden
Cyprus 01/10/04 United Kingdom 01/01/04
Latvia 01/06/99 Japan 01/01/05
Lithuania 27/06/03 USA, Verizon 21/05/05
Luxembourg 01/02/05 USA, Pacbell 12/03/03
Belgium: Belgacom has divided its network into 4 levels based on “economic concentration”. The tariffs shown are for
circuits within or between level 1 areas, “Very high economic concentration”. Prices for 155 Mb/s shown here are
adjusted from prices for 140 Mb/s circuits. Local circuits within an exchange area are priced as a regular circuit of the
given distance.
Czech Republic: Cesky Telecom defines prices for all bit rates based on the price of a 64 kb/s circuit. Coefficients are
given for each bit rate available (up to 2 Mb/s), and the price is the product of the 64 kb/s price and the coefficient.
Local circuits are defined as a 0 km circuit. 10 distance zones are defined for circuits with more than 0 km between
serving exchanges. There are no incremental charges (i.e. per km).
Denmark: TDC divides the leased lines into two categories: Local circuits based on distance bands and whether the two
ends are connected to the same exchange or neighbouring exchanges. Long distance circuits connected to different
exchanges, divided into 4 distance bands. There are no incremental charges (e.g. per km). Prices for 155 Mb/s shown
here are adjusted from prices for 140 Mb/s circuits.
Germany: Deutsche Telekom offers different types of circuits. In this analysis the “Standard Festverbindungen” is used.
Tariffs are divided into: a) Local 1 (same exchange); b) Local 2, up to or above 15 km; c) Long Distance, < 15km, 15 –
50 km, 50 – 150 km, > 150 km. Local 2 and Long distance use incremental (per km) charges. At 34Mb/s and 155 Mb/s
access circuit charges apply, with a distance (per km) element.
Estonia: Elion divides the leased lines into distance bands of 0 – 6 km, 6 – 10 km, 10 – 20 km, >20 km. Trunk circuits
above 20 km use incremental (per km) charges. Local circuits are priced as a regular circuit of the given length.
Greece: OTE divides the leased lines into: a) Local circuits, b) Trunk circuits (< 35 km, 35 – 70 km, 70 – 150 km, > 150
km). Trunk circuits use incremental (per km) charges. 64 kb/s charges are for Hellascom service from 2003. Prices for
2004 are those OTE should apply according to the EETT decision of December 2003. Prices have since changed again.
Spain: Telefonica strictly divides leased lines according to distance: a) Distance bands: 0 – 4 km, 4 – 20 km, 20 – 70
km, 70 – 300 km, 300 – 500 km, > 500 km. All bands use incremental (per km) charges. Telefonica does not publish
prices for 155 Mb/s circuits. Local circuits within an exchange area are priced as a regular circuit of the given distance.
France: France Telecom offers leased lines in the products Transfix and Transfix 2.0. Transfix is the basic service, and
the one used in this analysis. The tariff is divided into distance bands: 0 – 10 km, 10 – 50 km, 50 – 300 km, > 300 km.
34 and 155 Mb/s divide at 30 km and 100 km instead of 50 km. Prices for 2 Mb/s relate to 2,048 kb/s bit rate. 1,920 and
1,984 have different prices. Prices for 34 and 155 Mb/s circuits relate to circuits with one end in a major city (zone A),
as defined by France Telecom. Local circuits within an exchange area are priced as a circuit of the given distance.
Additional definitions apply for higher speed circuits.
Ireland: EirCom define the tariff for leased lines with a local end charge, and main link charges for circuits 0 – 30 km
and > 30 km. Local circuits may be made up by 2 local ends, and no main link. Circuits equal to or above 1 Mb/s have a
distance incremental charge for local ends over 1.5 km.
Italy: All circuits have an access charge per end, and a main link distance related charge per km. Distance bands are 0 –
60 km, 60 – 300 km, and > 300 km. Circuits from 2 Mb/s and above are available with various levels of reduced
charges depending on contract period and overall spend. The most basic level is used in this analysis. Local circuits
within an exchange area are priced as two access circuits only.
Cyprus: CYTA divides the leased lines into: a) Subscriber segment, for access. b) Network segment, between
exchanges, at distance bands of 0 – 20 km, 20 – 80 km, > 80 km. Local circuits within an exchange area are priced as
two subscriber segments.
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Latvia: Lattelekom circuits have the same price regardless of distance. Prices are only provided for circuits up to 2
Mb/s.
Lithuania: Lietuvos Telekomas distinguish between circuits inside the local exchange area, and those beyond the local
exchange area.
Luxembourg: P&T Luxembourg divide the leased lines tariff into 4 types of circuits: Same local network, contiguous
local network of same nodal sector, same nodal sector or contiguous local networks of different nodal sectors, and non-
contiguous local networks of different nodal sectors. This definition relates to the network hierarchy, and not to
distance. Distances at 200 km are not possible. Local circuits within an exchange area are priced as a circuit in the same
local network.
Hungary: Matav applies an access circuit charge for each end of the circuit, and a fixed basic charge and a per km
charge for the trunk part. Matav does not publish prices for national circuits, so data have not been updated.
Malta: Maltacom has a flat charge regardless of distance, only dependent of bitrate.
Netherlands: KPN Telecom offer leased lines as Digital Standard and DigiStream services. Digital Standard is the basic
service, and the one used in this analysis. Tariffs are divided into a charge per connecting point and a main link charge.
The main link charge is divided into two zones: Up to 50 km with a fixed basic charge and an incremental per km
charge, and over 50 km with a fixed basic charge. Prices are in effect capped above 50 km. Prices for 34 and 155 Mb/s
circuits are not published. Local circuits within an exchange area are priced as two access connections plus a short main
link of the given distance.
Austria: Telecom Austria divides the “Digitaler Stromweg” circuits into 2 categories: City-tarif when both ends of the
circuit are in category A cities (a defined list of 68 towns and cities), and Normal-tarif when the above does not apply.
This analysis used the City-Tarif. The Normal-tarif would in most cases come out more expensive. For the years up to
2000 a different tariff scheme applied, with a different list of towns, and 3 instead of 2 categories. The tariff is based on
a charge per local end, and a distance related charge per km. The distance bands vary with bit rate. Local circuits within
an exchange area are priced as two access circuits only.
Poland: Polish Telecom has no recurring charges related to the access. A basic charge plus a per km charge is applied
for the full length of the circuit. Distance bands are divided into 0 – 3 km, 3 – 20 km, 20 – 30 km, 30 – 50 km, 50 – 100
km, 100 – 200 km, over 200 km.
Portugal: Portugal Telecom divides the leased line tariff into local access circuit charge, and a main link with a fixed
and an incremental charge per km. Distance bands are 0 – 10 km, 10 – 30 km, 30 – 50 km, 50 – 100 km, over 100 km.
Local circuits connected to the same exchange will not incur main link charges. Local circuits within an exchange area
are priced as two access circuits only.
Slovenia: Telekom Sloveije divides the leased line tariffs into 3 distance bands: 0 – 5 km, 5 – 50 km and over 50 km.
Each of these bands have a basic price and a per km price. Distance is calculated between serving exchanges.
Slovakia: Slovak Telecom defines the leased line tariff in two parts: Local Access and Intercity. The Intercity part is
divided into 3 distance bands: 0 – 50 km, 50 – 100 km and over 100 km. Prices are given for the 64 kb/s bitrate. Other
bitrates between 9.6 kb/s and 2048 kb/s are calculated based on the 64 kb/s price using a multiplication factor. This
factor is different for Local Access and Intercity circuit parts. For example 2048 kb/s has a factor of 4.4 for the Local
Access and 5.6 for the Intercity part
Finland: Sonera stopped publishing full 64 kb/s circuit prices in 1998, and has also stopped publishing 2 Mb/s circuit
prices. Local circuit charges were divided into 3 categories: Urban area, Rural areas I and II. Definitions of these areas
relate to individual locations in the Sonera coverage area. Long distance (main link) charges were also divided into 3
categories: Green, Red and Blue. Green covers the main 5 cities, red a further 28 towns, and Blue the rest of the
countries. Distance bands are 0 – 50 km, 50 – 100 km, and > 100 km. Incremental charges per km applied.
Sweden: Telia no longer publishes prices for national leased line. Prices below relate to the last published price list.
Telia divides their network into 5 categories: Metropolitan green and green for the major cities and towns, red and blue
for short distance network in smaller places, and white for rural areas. Circuits are priced according to the portion of the
circuit falling into any of these categories on its route. Here the green tariff is assumed, for a circuit between reasonably
large towns. The tariff is divided into local circuits and long distance. Long distance circuits will have a separate access
link charge per end, and a main link charge. Local circuits are priced in 2 distance bands: 0 – 0.5 km and 0.5 - 3 km.
Long distance circuits are priced in the bands 0 – 20 km, 20 – 40 km, and > 40 km. The latter has an incremental per km
charge. Circuits at 34 Mb/s and 140/155 Mb/s are no longer offered by Telia. Instead other services are offered, as
complete network solutions.
United Kingdom: BT divides their Kilostream (64 kb/s) and Megastream (2, 34 and 155 Mb/s) tariffs into circuits
wholly within City London Zone (0207-area), and circuits with one or both ends outside London. For local circuits
within CLZ the main link does not apply since both ends are connected to the same exchange (according to the
definition used). The price is calculated as the sum of two local access circuits. Distance bands outside London are < 15
km and > 15 km. Incremental charges per km applies.
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8.1.1. 64 Kbit/s
Figure 109
Price for 64kb/s, 2 km circuits
2 374 2 771
1 481
1 104
1 898
1 674
2 519
2 766
1 544
2 466
2 451
1 552
1 585
1 440
2 342
1 910
3 360
1 200
709
1 043
1 677
5 304
2 417 2 787
2 463
1 064
2 825
1 000
2 000
3 000
4 000
5 000
6 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK SE UK USA
-NY
USA
-CA
JP
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU24
JP not to scale
Value: 7 770
Figure 110
Price for 64kb/s, 200 km circuits
5 720
8 761
3 323 4 561
6 917
2 699
5 831
6 627
4 456
6 578
3 039
1 552
3 823
7 545
4 800
6 792
7 084
4 535
5 242
13 728
3 225
7 088
13 405
8 318
5 953
2 000
4 000
6 000
8 000
10 000
12 000
14 000
16 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT HU NL AT PL PT SI SK SE UK USA
-NY
USA
-CA
JP
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU22
EN 98 EN
8.1.2. 2 Mbit/s
Figure 111
Price for 2Mb/s, 2 km circuits 6 559
14 685
3 989
4 080
9 977
7 233
8 250
7 500
4 571
7 228
5 300
6 466
3 476 5 520
8 536
12 827
13 320
3 600
8 326
3 223
5 872
23 337
4 287
5 633
6 772
4 343
17 893
5 000
10 000
15 000
20 000
25 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT SI SK SE UK USA
-NY
USA
-CA
JP
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU24
JP not to scale
Value: 37 553
Figure 112
Price for 2Mb/s, 200 km circuits
24 051
56 068
23 100
45 973
18 644
39 450
39 504
35 345
49 137
15 215
19 115
60 801
16 200 27 120
44 408
28 663
36 083
70 510
43 885
64 333
44 056
83 934
8 694
6 466
9 191
20 000
40 000
60 000
80 000
100 000
120 000
BE CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT HU NL AT PL PT SI SK SE UK USA
-NY
USA
-CA
JP
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU22
EN 99 EN
8.1.3. 34 Mbit/s
Figure 113
Price for 34Mb/s, 2 km circuits 20 302
11 697 18 945
47 109
32 382
44 919
47 340
37 076
46 605
28 010
11 730
30 600
18 000
24 174
27 563
48 621
33 480
26 016
30 619
10 000
20 000
30 000
40 000
50 000
60 000
70 000
80 000
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LT LU HU AT PT SI UK USA
-NY
USA
-CA
JP
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU16
Figure 114
Price for 34Mb/s, 200 km circuits
116 981
103 842
108 273
226 196
135 541
272 954
231 720
419 255
262 348
77 607
64 124
194 400
214 974
168 073
305 366
179 040
88 951
380 035
50 000
100 000
150 000
200 000
250 000
300 000
350 000
400 000
450 000
BE DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LT HU MT NL AT PT SI UK USA
-NY
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU15
EN 100 EN
8.1.4. 155 Mbit/s
Figure 115
Price for 155Mb/s, 2 km circuits 43 226
14 010
25 260
77 716
108 000
76 200
133 713
50 971
23 460
50 760
36 000
29 040
39 376
145 342
110 392
20 000
40 000
60 000
80 000
100 000
120 000
140 000
160 000
BE DK DE EL FR IE IT CY LT LU HU AT PT SI UK JP
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU14
Figure 116
Price for 155Mb/s, 200 km circuits
249 067
337 931
460 800
485 700
734 833
388 800
448 800
240 104
872 200
1 459 725
119 739
198 959
144 360
163 114
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
1 400 000
1 600 000
BE DK DE EL FR IE IT CY LT HU AT PT SI UK JP
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU13
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8.2. NATIONAL LEASED LINES PRICE TRENDS (1 AUGUST 1998 - 1 SEPTEMBER
2005)
Figure 117
EU average price variation since 1998, 64Kb/s
-21%-22%
-19%
-35%-34%
-13%
-17%
-21%
-16%
-30%
-20%
-22%
-27% -26%
-40%
-35%
-30%
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
% change since 1998
2 km 200 km
Figure 118
EU average price variation since 1998, 2 Mb/s
-25%
-28%
-22%
-46% -45%
-10%
-16%-15%-14%
-40%
-19%
-27%-29%
-33%
-50%
-45%
-40%
-35%
-30%
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
% change since 1998
2 km 200 km
EN 102 EN
Figure 119
EU average price variation since 1998, 34 Mb/s
-29%
-24%
-27%
-51% -52%
-2%
-32%
-17%
-24%
-46%
-15%
-32%
-43%
-46%
-60%
-50%
-40%
-30%
-20%
-10%
0%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
% change since 1998
2 km 200 km
8.3. INTERNATIONAL LEASED LINES PRICES
This section examines the standard retail prices (annual rental) for international leased line services (half-circuits in
each country) charged by the incumbent operators in each Member State. An analysis of the price development over the
period from August 1998 to September 2005 is also included.
Three destinations are covered: international half circuits to the nearest EU country (hereafter “near EU”), to the most
distant EU country (“far EU”) and to the USA.
Three types of circuits are considered: digital 64 Kbit/s, 2 Mbit/s and 34 Mbit/s. Given that price information on 155
Mbit/s international lines is only available for a few Member States, the analysis of these circuits is omitted.
The data is presented with the following parameters:
• All charges in Euro per month
• Excluding VAT
• The years from 2000 are covered
• Variable / 1 year contract (shortest term available).
• AT&T prices are used for USA
EN 103 EN
8.3.1. 64 Kbit/s
Figure 120
64 kb/s half-circuit prices to near EU country
9 600
20 374
4 375 8
358
10 560
12 982
6 769
5 142
10 827
7 332
9 484
7 200
4 404
16 169
37 615
9 096
17 347
6 600 10 429
10 920
38 654
34 350
5 000
10 000
15 000
20 000
25 000
30 000
35 000
40 000
BE CZ DK EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL PL PT SI SK FI UK USA
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU21
Figure 121
64 kb/s half-circuit prices to distant EU country
22 800 3
3 413
12 998
15 417
12 600
13 777
16 361 26 187
18 968
21 027
28 827
87 778
12 000
25 442
12 000
13 186 21 839
38 654 48 287
8 304
8 415
14 352
10 000
20 000
30 000
40 000
50 000
60 000
70 000
80 000
90 000
100 000
BE CZ DK EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL PL PT SI SK FI UK USA
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU21
EN 104 EN
Figure 122
64 kb/s half-circuit prices to USA
14 400
43 599
12 612
27 610
15 240
21 997
12 126
16 361
41 899
24 141
28 395
28 827
83 698
15 816
36 159
11 040
25 069
21 839
58 489
8 781
8 808
10 000
20 000
30 000
40 000
50 000
60 000
70 000
80 000
90 000
BE CZ DK EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL PL PT SI SK FI UK
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU21
8.3.2. 2 Mbit/s
Figure 123
2 Mb/s half-circuit prices to near EU country
110 400
152 801
84 480 180 304
132 448
117 492
145 883
151 999
624 285
173 468
84 000
87 358
437 834
392 574
75 207 5
9 976
81 276
30 628
66 724
44 441
29 400
73 324
100 000
200 000
300 000
400 000
500 000
600 000
700 000
BE CZ DK EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL PL PT SI SK FI UK USA
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU21
EN 105 EN
Figure 124
2 Mb/s half-circuit prices to distant EU country
211 200
250 594
206 628
163 796
178 047
261 872
170 714
173 777
278 584
1 167 555
254 420
151 200
174 716
437 834 562 951
109 236
100 800
123 478
116 979
121 284
144 240
142 326
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
1 400 000
BE CZ DK EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL PL PT SI SK FI UK USA
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU21
Figure 125
2 Mb/s half-circuit prices to USA
326 995
220 880
252 425
160 620
178 047
418 994
191 407
232 861
278 584
1 123 372
148 032
361 392
139 200
185 109
174 716
651 321
116 976
127 164
126 000
113 504
145 200
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
BE CZ DK EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL PL PT SI SK FI UK
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU21
EN 106 EN
8.3.3. 34 Mbit/s
Figure 126
34 Mb/s half-circuit prices to near EU country1 154 400
611 205
262 527
533 612
954 084
1 262 125
704 933
1 017 388
285 108
919 488
480 000
300 827
100 000
116 909
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
1 400 000
BE CZ DK EE EL ES IE IT LV LT LU NL PT SI FI
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU15
Figure 127
34 Mb/s half-circuit prices to distant EU country
1 002 377
1 145 448
1 438 823
1 068 297
1 481 304
871 200
200 000
400 000
600 000
800 000
1 000 000
1 200 000
1 400 000
1 600 000
CZ EL ES IT NL PT FI
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU6
EN 107 EN
Figure 128
34 Mb/s half-circuit prices to USA
1 522 800
1 307 980 1 644 744
2 271 826
1 068 297
2 079 696
801 600
500 000
1 000 000
1 500 000
2 000 000
2 500 000
BE CZ EL ES IT NL PT FI
€ per year, VAT excluded
2004 2005 EU8
EN 108 EN
8.4. INTERNATIONAL LEASED LINES PRICE TRENDS (1 AUGUST 1998 - 1
SEPTEMBER 2005)
Figure 129
Average price variation, 64 Kbit/s
-54% -54% -54%
-43%-44% -44%
-48%-50% -50%
-20%
-26% -26%
-40%
-25%
-14%-14%
-21%
-20%-20%
-33%
-60%
-50%
-40%
-30%
-20%
-10%
0%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
€ per year, VAT excluded
to near EU country to distant EU country to USA
Figure 130
Average price variation, 2 Mbit/s
-58% -58%-57%
-52%
-35%-35%
-15%
-52%-52%-50%
-16%-25% -25%
-34%
-50%-50%-47%-37%
-27%-27%
-20%
-70%
-60%
-50%
-40%
-30%
-20%
-10%
0%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
€ per year, VAT excluded
to near EU country to distant EU country to USA
EN 110 EN
9. EXCHANGE RATES
9.1. EXCHANGE RATE USED IN SECTION 5 ON THE MOBILE BASKET,
SECTION 8 ON PUBLIC VOICE TELEPHONY TARIFFS AND SECTION 9 ON
LEASED LINE TARIFFS.
EN 111 EN
EURO
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 0.03396
Denmark 0.13405
Germany 1
Estonia 0.06391
Greece 1
Spain 1
France 1
Ireland 1
Italy 1
Cyprus 1.74581
Latvia 1.43699
Lithuania 0.28963
Luxembourg 1
Hungary 0.00406
Malta 2.32883
Netherlands 1
Austria 1
Poland 0.25699
Portugal 1
Slovenia 0.00418
Slovakia 0.02600
Finland 1
Sweden 0.10696
UK 1.48236
Japan 0.00736
USA 0.81786
EN 114 EN
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 0.03378721
Denmark 0.13399796
Germany 1
Estonia 0.06391165
Greece 1
Spain 1
France 1
Ireland 1
Italy 1
Cyprus 1.74489618
Latvia 1.4365752
Lithuania 0.28962002
Luxembourg 1
Hungary 0.00398963
Malta 2.3293734
Netherlands 1
Austria 1
Poland 0.25523226
Portugal 1
Slovenia 0.00417502
Slovakia 0.0257387
Finland 1
Sweden 0.10742754
UK 1.47058824
SOURCE: OJ C244/1 OF 4.10.2005
EN 116 EN
10. OECD
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BASKET DEFINITIONS
10.1. NATIONAL PSTN BASKET
Business basket results exclude VAT. Residential
basket results include VAT.
The non-recurring charge is calculated as an
average between the charge for a new line
installation, and the charge for “same day
takeover”, i.e. when there is a direct transfer from
the previous to the new customer. Valid for both
Business and Residential baskets.
Non-recurring charge calculation Weight
New line connection charge 50%
Same day takeover connection charge 50%
The non-recurring charge is depreciated over 5
years. An exception is made for countries where the
connection charge has a lifetime value (e.g. Japan,
where the connection is a tradable asset). Valid for
both Business and Residential baskets.
Non-recurring charge depreciation Weight
With normal one-off charge 5
Where connection is a tradable asset 20
Annual rental for the service is included in the
basket. Any additional recurring charges (per year)
shall also be included (e.g. charges related to the
use of specific calling plans).
Where the service (or tariff plan) includes a number
of “free” calls or minutes, or any other call-related
allowance, the value of this allowance is deducted
from the usage. The value of the deducted
allowance cannot be higher than the usage. Where
the tariff clearly specifies that the allowance is
related to specific types of calls (e.g. local,
international), the usage in question shall only
cover the defined type(s) of calls.
The number of calls to fixed line phones (i.e.
excluding calls to mobile phones) is defined as:
Number of national fixed line calls Calls per year
Business basket 3600
Residential basket 1200
The national usage will have a weighted
distribution over 14 distances. Call charges relevant
at each of these distances shall be used.
Km 3 7 12 17 22 27 40 75 110 135 175 250 350 490
Bus 53 11 7 4 2.5 3 3.5 3.5 2.5 2 1.5 1.5 1 4
Res 60 14 5 3 1.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.25 1 1 0.75 3.5
Bus = Business basket, Res = Residential basket.
All weights in percent of total number of fixed line
calls.
The national usage will have a weighted
distribution over six time and day points. Call
charges relevant at each of these time and day
points shall be used.
Day/Time We 11:00 We 15:00 We 20:00
Bus 45.4 40.6 7
Res 14.3 22.1 31.6
Bus = Business basket, Res = Residential basket.
All weights in percent of total number of fixed line
calls.
We = Weekdays, Sa = Saturdays, Su = Sundays.
EN 117 EN
National call duration will vary with distance and
time of day. The charge for each call shall reflect
the actual charge for the duration in question, as
defined by the tariff. Call setup and minimum
charges shall be included.
Day/Time Weekday daytime Weekday evenings, nights and weekends
Distance 3-12 Km 17-40 Km 75-490 km 3-12 km 17-40 Km 75-490 Km
Bus 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Res 2.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 6 7
Bus = Business basket, Res = Residential basket.
Duration in minutes per call.
Calls to mobile phones may be added to the basket.
This is optional, and the presentation of the results
must clearly state whether such calls are included or
not. The number of calls shall be 10% of the
number of national fixed line calls, in addition to
the fixed line calls.
Calls to mobile phones Calls per year Call duration
Business basket 360 2
Residential basket 120 2
Call duration in minutes per call.
10.2. INTERNATIONAL PSTN
BASKET
The international PSTN basket, when used
separately, shall reflect the cost of a single call,
calculated according to the weighting method
described below. No fixed charges are included.
Business basket results exclude VAT. Residential
basket results include VAT.
Call charges for calls to all other OECD Member
States shall be used. Peak and off-peak time call
charges are used, defined as the highest (most
expensive) charge and the lowest (least expensive)
charge.
Call cost is based on average per minute charge.
Call setup charges and/or different charges for first
and additional minutes are included.
The charges to different destinations are weighted
according to the ITU call volume statistics. An
average over the latest 5 years of available traffic
statistics is used. As there may be gaps in the ITU
statistics for certain destinations from some
countries, calls on such routes are excluded from
the calculation.
Call charges are weighted between peak and off-
peak:
Peak time weight Off-peak time weight
Business basket 75.0 % 25.0 %
Residential Basket 25.0 % 75.0 %
Call duration differ between peak and off-peak
time:
Peak time Off-peak time
Business basket 3 minutes 5 minutes
Residential Basket 3 minutes 5 minutes
10.3. COMPOSITE NATIONAL –
INTERNATIONAL BASKET
This basket is based on a combination of the
national and international baskets, as described
above. The national basket remains unchanged, and
the international basket is scaled using a fixed
number of international calls.
Business basket results exclude VAT. Residential
basket results include VAT.
The international portion of the basket shall have a
number of calls equal to 6% of the national fixed
line calls, in addition to the calls defined in the
national portion of the basket.
International calls per year
Business basket 216
Residential basket 72
EN 118 EN
10.4. NEW OECD MOBILE
BASKETS
All baskets will include:
Registration or installation charges with 1/3 of the
charges, i.e. distributed over 3 years.
Monthly rental charges, and any option charges that
may apply to the package, or package combination.
The three new baskets are:
Low user basket. The usage level of this basket is
low, with a call volume less than half of that in the
Medium user basket.
Medium user basket. This basket will have 75
outgoing calls per month.
High user basket. The usage level is about twice the
Medium user basket.
The usage profiles will also include a number of
SMS messages per month.
Call and message volumes for each basket are:
Outgoing calls /month SMS per month
Low user 25 30 Medium user 75 35 High user 150 42
The information received showed that there is little
difference between the average pre-paid usage and
the low user post-paid usage. The low user basket
can therefore be used for both pre- and post-paid
tariffs, allowing a simple comparison also between
the two types.
Only national calls are included in the profiles, with
4 different destinations:
Local area fixed line calls. This is used to
accommodate the tariffs that have separate charges
for the local area. When such charges are not
available, this proportion of calls is included in the
National.
National fixed line calls. This covers all fixed line
calls outside the local area, except in cases as noted
above.
Same network mobile calls (On-net). This includes
all calls made to mobiles in the same mobile
network as the caller.
Other network mobile calls (Off-net). This includes
calls to all other mobile networks in the caller’s
country. When the charges are different depending
on destination network, the market shares based on
subscriber numbers are used for weighting the
charges. Up to 3 other networks will be considered
in each country.
Distributions per destination for each basket are:
% of total number of calls
Fixed Local area Fixed National area On-net mobile Off-net mobile
Low user 28.0% 14.0% 40.0% 18.0% Medium user 24.0% 12.0% 43.0% 21.0% High user 26.0% 14.0% 42.0% 18.0%
As the information received produced little
evidence on the split between local and national
fixed line calls, the assumption has been used that
the ratio would be 2:1 for local:national, i.e. 67%
local and 33% national. This assumption is taken
from the averages in fixed baskets, and the scarce
information received.
Instead of splitting time and day into distinct times
and days the following approach will be used:
Peak time calls at weekdays, most expensive time
during daytime.
Off-peak time calls at weekdays, cheapest time
before midnight.
EN 119 EN
Weekend time calls, at daytime Sundays.
Distributions over time and day for each basket are:
% of total number of ToD Peak
ToD Off-peak
ToD Weekend
Low user 38.0% 35.0% 27.0% Medium user 47.0% 30.0% 23.0% High user 63.0% 22.0% 15.0%
There will be 3 separate call durations:
Local and national fixed line calls
Same network mobile calls (On-net)
Other network mobile calls (Off-net)
Call durations for each basket are:
Minutes per call Dur Fixed National
Dur Mobile On-net
Dur Mobile Off-net
Low user 1.6 1.4 1.4 Medium user 2.1 1.9 1.9 High user 2.2 2.0 2.1
Any call allowance value included in the monthly
rental will be deducted from the usage value once
the basket is calculated. The deduction cannot be
larger than the actual usage value, i.e. negative
usage is not allowed. No transfer of unused value to
next month is taken into account.
Any inclusive minutes will be deducted from the
basket usage before starting the calculation of usage
cost. The inclusive minutes are assumed to be used
up with the same calling pattern that is described in
the basket, i.e. the same peak/off-peak ratio and the
same distribution across destinations. Where the
inclusive minutes are clearly limited to specific
destinations or times of day this will be taken into
account. No transfer of unused minutes is taken into
account.
Any inclusive SMS-messages will be deducted
from the basket before starting the calculation of
the SMS message cost, up to the number of
messages in the basket.
For each of the operators covered a set of packages
shall be included so that the cheapest package
offered by that operator can be calculated for each
of the 3 baskets.
Multiple operators in each country shall be
included, with at least the two operators with
highest number of subscribers in each country. The
operators included shall have a total market share of
at least 50% based on subscriber numbers.
Basket results are calculated for a period of one
year.
EN 120 EN
Austria, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22,
23, 24, 25, 26, 39, 40, 42, 56, 57, 65, 70,
72, 76, 78, 79, 82, 94, 95, 96, 111, 114
Belgium, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24,
25, 26, 56, 57, 70, 72, 76, 94, 95, 111,
114
Cyprus, 3, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24,
35, 38, 39, 40, 42, 56, 72, 76, 95, 111,
114
Czech Republic, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 23, 24, 25, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42,
49, 56, 57, 65, 76, 95, 111, 114
Denmark, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20,
21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,
49, 56, 57, 67, 70, 72, 76, 95, 111, 114
Estonia, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23,
25, 26, 32, 37, 38, 39, 41, 47, 49, 65, 70,
72, 76, 95, 111, 114
Finland, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 40,
41, 45, 47, 48, 49, 56, 57, 70, 72, 76, 79,
94, 95, 96, 111, 114
France, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 33,
34, 35, 37, 41, 42, 45, 49, 56, 57, 72, 76,
78, 94, 95, 111, 114
Germany, 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
35, 37, 56, 70, 72, 76, 95, 111, 114
Greece, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 28, 29,
30, 31, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 49, 56, 67,
70, 72, 76, 95, 111, 114
Hungary, 11, 12, 21, 23, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 49, 56, 57, 65, 70, 72, 76, 95,
96, 111, 114
Ireland, 11, 12, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 32, 34,
35, 38, 39, 41, 49, 50, 56, 57, 70, 72, 76,
95, 111, 114
Italy, 21, 22, 25, 26, 35, 49, 56, 70, 72, 76,
79, 95, 111, 114
Latvia, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40,
41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 56, 57, 70, 72, 76, 95,
96, 111, 114
Lithuania, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 32,
37, 38, 40, 41, 47, 48, 49, 50, 56, 65, 76,
95, 96, 111, 114
Luxembourg, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 23, 25, 38, 40, 41, 45, 46, 49, 65, 70,
72, 76, 95, 96, 111, 114
Malta, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26,
28, 30, 31, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 49, 56, 57,
76, 85, 95, 96, 111, 114
Netherlands, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 38,
40, 41, 42, 47, 56, 57, 70, 72, 76, 82, 95,
96, 111, 114
Poland, 21, 23, 24, 25, 37, 39, 40, 42, 49,
56, 57, 65, 76, 95, 96, 111, 114
Portugal, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 35, 49,
56, 70, 72, 76, 95, 96, 111, 114
Slovakia, 3, 12, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30,
31, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 49, 56, 57, 65,
70, 72, 76, 77, 78, 95, 96, 111, 114
Slovenia, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 35,
38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 49, 56, 57, 65, 72, 76,
95, 96, 111, 114
Spain, 11, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31,
32, 37, 56, 57, 70, 72, 76, 95, 111, 114
Sweden, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23,
24, 26, 28, 35, 45, 46, 48, 49, 56, 76, 79,
94, 95, 96, 111, 114
United Kingdom, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40,
41, 49, 50, 56, 57, 76, 79, 94, 95, 96
EN 122 EN
Data on national population used in this report
2004 2005
BE 10396400 10445900
CZ 10211500 10220600
DK 5397600 5411400
DE 82531700 82500800
EE 1351100 1347000
EL 11040700 11073000
ES 42345300 43038000
FR 60200000 60561200
IE 4027700 4109200
IT 57888200 58462400
CY 730400 749200
LV 2319200 2306400
LT 3445900 3425300
LU 451600 455000
HU 10116700 10097500
MT 399900 402700
NL 16258000 16305500
AT 8140100 8206500
PL 38190600 38173800
PT 10474700 10529300
SI 1996400 1997600
SK 5380100 5384800
FI 5219700 5236600
SE 8975700 9011400
UK 59699700 60034500
EU 15 383047100 385380700
EU 10 74141800 74104900
EU 25 457188900 459485600