Valby, February 9, 2026 — The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority has launched a market consultation on proposed commitments from five fiber network operators aimed at addressing concerns in areas where they hold strong market positions.
The authority said Aura, BornFiber, EnergiFyn, Fibia, and Norlys have submitted draft commitments that could resolve identified issues in local fiber access markets. Together, the five companies account for more than half of Denmark’s fiber connections. The affected areas are spread across the country.
According to the authority, fiber network ownership in many locations gives a single operator control over which internet service providers can access the network and the price charged for access. This can limit choice for consumers and smaller businesses that rely on fiber-based internet services.
Vice Director General Jacob Schaumburg-Müller said the proposed framework is intended to preserve competition among retail providers over the coming years.
“Our regulation of fiber network companies matters for consumers and smaller businesses. We are creating the framework that will allow competition to deliver the best internet solutions in terms of availability, quality, and price in the years ahead,” Schaumburg-Müller said.
Authority Rejected One Proposal
The authority noted that six fiber network operators were invited to submit draft commitments. Five were deemed suitable for consultation, while one proposal was rejected after the authority concluded it would not sufficiently address the identified concerns.
The draft commitments grant internet service providers the right to access the operators’ infrastructure and set out the conditions for doing so. This includes price caps for wholesale fiber access covering the 2027–2031 regulatory period.
The proposed price ceilings are higher than those applied since 2021. The authority attributed this to general cost inflation, higher permitted returns on invested capital due to rising interest rates, and additional expenses linked to safeguarding fiber networks against risks such as cyberattacks. Price caps will vary between operators, reflecting differences in population density and cost structures across regions.
The consultation forms part of Denmark’s sector-specific telecom framework, under which the authority identifies problem areas and adopts measures in five-year cycles. The current regulatory period runs through 2026, with new decisions due later this year.
The commitments under consultation are not legally binding. Following feedback from the market, operators may revise their proposals before the authority issues a final decision.
