AGCOM Starts Proceedings To Assess The Economic Value Of The Italian Integrated Communication System (SIC) For 2021

• Published date: 06 November 2023
• Subject Matter: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment, Mobile & Cable Communications
• Law Firm: Orsingher Ortu ' Avvocati Associati
• Author: Orsingher Ortu - Avvocati Associati

On 27 March 2023, the Italian communications authority ("AGCOM") enacted Resolution No. 71/23/CONS ("Resolution") by means of which it started proceedings to assess the economic value of the Italian Integrated Communication System ("SIC") for 2021. AGCOM evaluates the dimension of the SIC every year so as to ascertain the existence of positions of significant market power among operators that could be detrimental to the protection of pluralism. This evaluation is mainly based on the data provided directly by operators through the Economic Information System ("IES"), a form requiring operators to provide detailed information on the revenues generated in Italy...