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EC Statement: State aid - Commission approves Xarxa Oberta broadband scheme in Catalonia

( August 12, 2010, 10:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission has approved a Spanish broadband scheme for the rollout of a public open network (Xarxa Oberta) in Catalonia, which will be open at wholesale level to electronic communications operators seeking access to it.The European Commission has approved under EU state aid rules the rollout of a public open network (Xarxa Oberta) in the Spanish region of Catalonia. The network will serve the connectivity needs of the regional administrative centres in the region and will be open at wholesale level to electronic communications operators seeking access to it. After a detailed examination, the Commission found the scheme to be in line with its Broadband Guidelines (see IP/09/1332 and MEMO/09/396). The measure will contribute significantly to achieving the objectives of the Digital Agenda (see Communication A Digital Agenda for Europe and will enhance the possibilities for infrastructure based competition in Catalonia without unduly distorting competition....

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