The European Commission has cleared a proposal by Comreg that obliges Eircom to lower the prices it charges competitors for access to its network.

Eircom will no longer charge rival companies that use its network for costs on lines they do not utilise, the commission has said in a statement.

“This would make it easier for alternative operators to offer Irish internet consumers better prices and compete with Eircom,” the statement adds.

Comreg wants Eircom to reduce its current full unbundling (LLU) rental price. – (Reuters)