Dutch telecom regulator publishes "final" Open Cable rules

The Dutch telecoms regulator OPTA has published the final version of the Open Cable rules and pricing for the nation's two major operators, Ziggo and UPC.

The two operators will have to make their networks available to third parties resellers within a 12 week period for subscribers that only take the analog TV product from the cabler. Originally, OPTA said the period would be eight weeks, but following complaints from the operators, the extension was implemented.