6.2.4.8 Bitstream access

In the case of bitstream access, Telekom Austria makes available to other network operators, or ISPs, a continuous high bit-rate access from the subscriber to the established transfer points (at present, there are seven in Austria). An overview of the technical implementation was already given in the chapter on "Data traffic - Internet access". In contrast to the unbundling variant "shared use", the complete infrastructure up to the transfer point is owned by Telekom Austria in this case.

The available bit rates, the concentration factor in the data network, and other technical parameters are set by Telekom Austria. Here again, the non-discrimination rule applies, which means that Telekom Austria must offer to third parties all those facilities that it offers to its own ISP (Jet2Web Internet Services GmbH).