KPN signs MoU's for alternatives to MDF Access with Tele2-Versatel, Orange and BBNed
Following constructive negotiations, KPN and Tele2-Versatel are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the future use of MDF locations. The MOU allows KPN to proceed its All-IP programme in line with earlier announced principles, costs and timelines and allows Tele2/Versatel the continued delivery of unbundled access with own network infrastructure.
KPN and Tele2/Versatel have also agreed on the principles for various alternative access methods such as, wholesale broadband access, access to street cabinets based on SDF access, as well as other alternatives. Parties will further work out the principles laid down in the MOU over the coming months.
Eelco Blok (Board of Management KPN) commented: "This MoU is a milestone in the All-IP programme, as we have closed similar MOU's with DSL operators Orange and BBNed. We are pleased that we can continue our relationships with other operators and that we can offer them a set of alternatives for access to our open network and in the meantime can proceed with the All-IP programme as planned."
Henrik Ringmar (CEO Tele2-Versatel) commented: "I am pleased to say that we have been able to hold constructive discussions with KPN, that will enable Tele2-Versatel to continue to offer both to our business customers and consumers qualitative and price leading products based on our own infrastructure"
The MOU follows the request of the OPTA to reach a preliminary solution acceptable to all parties before July 15, 2007.
The MOU has been communicated to OPTA, who will take the MOU into account in its market analyses regarding All-IP, which will be published later in the year.
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