Market regulation

Nkom analyses different markets within electronic communications, designates undertakings having significant market power, and imposes suitable obligations for such undertakings. EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has made a recommendation that identifies which markets are susceptible for sector-specific regulation. Nkom uses this as a basis for market analyses. The numbering follows ESA’s recommendation of 2016, with the exception of Market 15, which refers to ESA’s first recommendation of 2004.

01.04.2020

Market 1 Voice call termination in fixed networks

Market 1 is the wholesale market for voice call termination in fixed networks. Ten different providers have been designated as providers with significant market power and imposed specific obligations in this market. Here you will find Nkom’s current decision in Market 1.

Decision 19 March 2019
Annex 1, Market Analysis
Annex 2, Model documentation
Annex 3, LRIC model
Annex 4, ESA Comments letter 11 March 2019

Market 2 Voice call termination in mobile networks

Market 2 is the wholesale market for voice call termination in mobile networks. Eight different providers have been designated as providers with significant market power and imposed specific obligations in this market. Here you will find Nkom’s current decision in Market 2.

Market 3a and 3b Local and central access at a fixed location

Market 3a and 3b are the markets for wholesale local access and wholesale central access provided at a fixed location. Telenor has been designated as a provider with significant market power and imposed specific obligations in both markets. Here you will find Nkom’s current decisions in Markets 3a and 3b.

Market 4 High-quality access at a fixed location

Market 4 is the wholesale market for high-quality access provided at a fixed location. Nkom has concluded that this market does not qualify for sector-specific ex ante regulation. Here you will find Nkom’s decision in Market 4.

Market 15 Access and call origination in mobile networks

Market 15 is the wholesale market for access and call origination in public mobile networks. Telenor has been designated as a provider with significant market power and imposed specific obligations in this market. Here you will find Nkom’s decision from 9 April 2024 in Market 15.