As noted by the State Duma deputy and one of the authors
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2025 6:24 am
The draft law provides for free placement of communication networks and access to them by communication operators in apartment buildings, with the exception of payment for consumed electricity, as well as placement of communication networks in apartment buildings at the request of any owner without the need for a decision by the general meeting of owners. In addition, the draft law provides for the establishment by the government of a single procedure for the placement of communication networks in apartment buildings by a communication operator who has entered into an agreement for the provision croatia cell phone number list of communication services with the owner of the residential premises. Such a procedure should include requirements for the placement of communication networks in apartment buildings and the procedure for interaction between the communication operator and the person managing the apartment building. The draft law also proposes the introduction of a moratorium until December 31, 2024 on increasing the amount of payment under contracts providing for the placement of communication infrastructure on state or municipal property.
of the bill, Alexander Khinshtein, it is obvious to everyone that access to information is one of the basic needs of a person. "Not only Internet reception, but also TV signal is provided by communication operators today. At the same time, their access to residential buildings is not provided at the legislative level - according to the existing housing code, the decision to place communication equipment in common property must be made by 2/3 of the apartment owners at a general meeting. But no one goes to these meetings, and the decision is made by the management company, which leads to mass abuse and corruption, when only "their" operators are allowed into the buildings. In addition, the lack of competition significantly infringes on the rights of owners," the deputy believes.
According to him, the draft federal law "On Amendments to Article 6 of the Federal Law "On Communications" and the Housing Code of the Russian Federation" if approved will create conditions for non-discriminatory, and therefore equal, access of communication operators to residential buildings. "Consumers always benefit from fair competition, receiving higher quality services at a better price. In addition, we hope that the adoption of this bill will become an effective measure to support the industry and develop infrastructure. This is of particular importance in the context of sanctions and pressure that our IT industry is experiencing," concluded Alexander Khinshtein.
The new bill is a continuation of the NDD saga, which has been going on for about ten years, and a reaction to the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Let us recall that in early September of this year, Vladimir Putin ordered the revision of bill No. 614271-7, concerning non-discriminatory access (NDD) of communication operators in apartment buildings.
of the bill, Alexander Khinshtein, it is obvious to everyone that access to information is one of the basic needs of a person. "Not only Internet reception, but also TV signal is provided by communication operators today. At the same time, their access to residential buildings is not provided at the legislative level - according to the existing housing code, the decision to place communication equipment in common property must be made by 2/3 of the apartment owners at a general meeting. But no one goes to these meetings, and the decision is made by the management company, which leads to mass abuse and corruption, when only "their" operators are allowed into the buildings. In addition, the lack of competition significantly infringes on the rights of owners," the deputy believes.
According to him, the draft federal law "On Amendments to Article 6 of the Federal Law "On Communications" and the Housing Code of the Russian Federation" if approved will create conditions for non-discriminatory, and therefore equal, access of communication operators to residential buildings. "Consumers always benefit from fair competition, receiving higher quality services at a better price. In addition, we hope that the adoption of this bill will become an effective measure to support the industry and develop infrastructure. This is of particular importance in the context of sanctions and pressure that our IT industry is experiencing," concluded Alexander Khinshtein.
The new bill is a continuation of the NDD saga, which has been going on for about ten years, and a reaction to the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Let us recall that in early September of this year, Vladimir Putin ordered the revision of bill No. 614271-7, concerning non-discriminatory access (NDD) of communication operators in apartment buildings.