Oettinger to investigate Germany’s greenlight for ‘vectoring’ web bandwidths

The European Commission decided to open an in-depth investigation into Germany’s approval of Deutsche Telekom’s plan to use its existing copper wiring to connect homes and offices to its high speed fibre optic broadband network because it could harm competition.

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Euronews, 10.05.16: EC to investigate Deutsche Telekom’s high-speed copper broadband plan http://www.euronews.com/business-newswires/3191441-eu-opens-probe-into-german-approval-of-deutsche-telekoms-broadband-plan/

Bloomberg, 04.05.16: Deutsche Telekom Wants Quick Decision on Fast Internet Plan http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-04/deutsche-telekom-wants-quick-decision-on-fast-internet-expansion

EurActiv, 03.05.16: Oettinger faces major test on German telecoms rules http://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/oettinger-faces-major-test-on-german-telecoms-rules/

EurActiv, 06.07.16: Telecoms watchdogs backed Commission in heated German broadband probe http://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/telecoms-watchdogs-backed-commission-in-heated-german-broadband-probe/

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