A Dictionary of Dutchness

Opta

Opta (Onafhankelijke Post en Telecommunicatie Autoriteit) is the government watchdog for the post and telecommunications industry. Established in 1997, it aims to ensure all parties adhere to the law and to promote competition, choice and fair prices. If a telecom provider holds an excessively strong market position, Opta can also take measures to reduce this. And it does.