Wholesalenätåtkomst

Wholesalenätåtkomst refers to the access that telecommunications companies and internet service providers can obtain to the infrastructure of other providers. This is a regulatory concept aimed at promoting competition within the telecommunications market. By requiring incumbent operators, often those with a historical monopoly on network infrastructure, to offer wholesale access to their networks, new or smaller providers can enter the market without needing to build their own extensive physical networks. This access typically involves allowing other companies to use parts of the existing network, such as copper or fiber optic lines, to deliver services to their own customers. The terms and pricing of this wholesale access are usually regulated by national authorities to ensure they are fair and non-discriminatory. This model encourages competition by lowering the barrier to entry for service providers, which can lead to a wider range of services, better quality, and lower prices for end-users. It is a key tool in many countries for fostering a dynamic and competitive telecommunications sector.