Dutch regulator demands more specifics on USO costs from PostNL

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has called on PostNL to provide more specific information on the costs which it allocates to meeting the universal service obligation (USO). In an official statement issued today (13 July) , PostNL said that, “further to a constructive dialogue and an extended explanation of the decision by ACM”, it will “adjust and clarify the allocation”.

PostNL added: “This will result in a cost allocation that in the judgment of ACM will meet the requirements which have been accentuated in 2014. Based on the adjusted cost allocation, ACM will be able to determine the definitive tariff headroom 2016 for the USO.”