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What it is

More competition in phone services and vehicle inspections

BOE step 7 of 7 · Passed

It is a royal decree-law. It was introduced on 24 June 2000. Introduced by: Gobierno.

Official title: Royal Decree-Law 7/2000, of June 23, on Urgent Measures in the Telecommunications Sector.

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Source: Congreso de los Diputados, file 130/000006· updated 11 Nov

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  1. Dominant fixed-line and mobile phone operators must submit their cost accounting every year, by July 31, to the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Commission for the Telecommunications Market, so the costs of each service can be known.
  2. From January 2001, dominant fixed-network operators must allow disaggregated and shared access to the local loop, and by November 15, 2000 they must offer carrier selection procedures for metropolitan calls.
  3. From November 1, 2000, dominant operators must offer rate programs for metropolitan calls (600 minutes a month for 700 or 1,400 pesetas) and a flat Internet access rate of 2,750 pesetas a month during reduced-rate hours.
  4. Vehicle technical inspections are liberalized: private companies, not just public authorities, may run them with prior authorization. Failing technical requirements is a very serious offense with fines of up to 5,000,000 pesetas and possible revocation of the authorization.

Who it affects

  • Dominant fixed-line and mobile phone operators: They must submit cost accounting, open the local loop, allow carrier selection and offer the new rates.
  • Phone and Internet users: They get cheaper rates for metropolitan calls and Internet access.
  • Autonomous Communities (Comunidades Autónomas): They authorize and fine vehicle inspection stations and set maximum inspection rates.
  • Companies and individuals wanting to run vehicle inspections: They may enter the business if they obtain authorization and meet the technical requirements.

Words worth knowing

Bucle de abonado (local loop)
The phone line running from the exchange to your home. Opening it means other operators can use it to offer their service.
Operador dominante (dominant operator)
A phone company with such a large market share that it can shape prices or competition, so it faces extra obligations.
Selección de operador (carrier selection)
Choosing which phone company handles each call, or a fixed choice, without changing your line.
Servicio universal de telecomunicaciones (universal service)
The set of basic phone services that must be available to all users on similar terms.
Sociedad de economía mixta (mixed-economy company)
A company owned jointly by a public administration and private partners.

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Where it stands

How far did it get?

It took 7 of 7 steps. It reached BOE, and today it is passed.

  1. Introduced24 June 2000Someone registers the text in the Congreso.
  2. Admitted27 June 2000The Bureau of the Congreso accepts it and, for a members’ bill, the plenary decides whether to consider it.
  3. Amendmentsno dateGroups propose changes.
  4. Committeeno dateA committee goes through the text in detail.
  5. Plenary27 June 2000All 350 deputies vote.
  6. Senateno dateThe Senate can pass it, amend it or veto it.
  7. BOEno dateIt is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and comes into force.
See the 4 official steps on a timeline
Jun 200011. 24 June 2000: Presentación22. 27 June 2000: Calificación33. 27 June 2000: Pleno Convalidación desde 27/06/2000 hasta 29/06/200044. 29 June 2000: Concluido - (Convalidado) desde 29/06/2000 hasta 07/07/2000

Was there a plenary vote?

We have no plenary vote linked to this law in the Congreso’s data.

What happens next

What happens now?

It is law, or will be once published in the BOE. It comes into force on the date its own text sets.

Published in the BOE: Royal Decree-Law 7/2000, of June 23, on Urgent Measures in the Telecommunications Sector.

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Where does all this come from?

  • The data comes from the open files of the Congreso, the Senate and the BOE, unaltered.
  • Each deputy’s province is the one of their seat on the day of the vote.
  • We only say “passed” or “rejected” when the majority needed is certain; otherwise we say which side had more votes.

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