Public consultation on the draft BEREC Report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services

During the 58th BEREC plenary meeting (7 March 2024), the Board of Regulators has approved the draft BEREC Report on the entry of large content and application providers into the markets for electronic communications networks and services (BoR(24)51) for public consultation.

This report gives an overview of the impact of large CAPs on the markets for ECN and ECS in Europe, by presenting their strategies, business models, and relations with traditional ECN/ECS providers in terms of competition, cooperation and interdependence.

In order to better analyse the implications of the CAPs’ presence and strategies in ECS/ECN markets, three case studies focusing on CDNs, submarine cables and internet relay services, are carried out. Moreover, the report also highlights some potential restrictions that may be imposed by operating systems providers on ECN/ECS operators.

Interested parties are kindly requested to submit their contributions here by 24 April 2024 close of business.

After submitting the contribution, an acknowledgment email will be sent to you. Contributions should be sent in English and, in order to facilitate processing of the responses, the comments provided should clearly refer to certain sections/subsections/paragraphs of the document.

In accordance with the BEREC policy on public consultations, BEREC will publish all contributions and a summary of the contributions, respecting confidentiality requests. Any such requests should clearly indicate which information is considered confidential and be accompanied by a non-confidential version.