A reader asks if condominium administrations can legally force residents to use a specific internet service provider (ISP) due to an exclusive partnership. The article highlights the Philippine Competition Act (RA 10667) and its aim to protect consumers by preventing monopolies and promoting fair competition in the market.
Dear PAO,I recently moved into a new condominium in Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, and I am planning to get a Wi-Fi connection because I need it for my job as a virtual assistant. When I asked the condominium administration about it, they informed me that they have an exclusive partnership with only one Internet Service Provider . I am wondering if this is legal because I would prefer to keep my current ISP , which I find reliable and fast based on my experience.
– It shall be prohibited from one or more entities to abuse their dominant position by engaging in conduct that would substantially prevent, restrict or lessen competition: xxx' Imposing barriers to entry or entry or committing acts that prevent competitors from growing within the market in an anti-competitive manner except those that develop in the market as a result of or arising from a superior product or process, business acumen, or legal rights or laws.
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