Telecoms watchdog wants €5.3m penalty imposed on Eircom over breach of access for competitors

ComReg has brought proceedings against Eircom Ltd, trading as eir, claiming it is in breach of its obligations, as the dominant provider in the telecommunications market, to allow other operators to purchase access to its physical infrastructure, including its ducts and cabling

ComReg says non-compliant conduct hampers the ability of competitors to compete in the market and can have serious commercial implications, including the strengthening of eir's competitive advantage. File picture

The telecoms watchdog ComReg believes the High Court should impose a €5.3m penalty on Eircom over its alleged failure to comply with certain requirements allowing competitors access its infrastructure.

ComReg has brought proceedings against Eircom Ltd, trading as eir, claiming it is in breach of its obligations, as the dominant provider in the telecommunications market, to allow other operators to purchase access to eir's physical infrastructure, including its ducts and cabling.