Proximus Confident Of Positive Outcome In Antitrust Probe

BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- Belgacom's mobile arm Proximus said Friday it is "surprised and indignant" after accusations from rival mobile firm Base that it is abusing its market position.

It said it is collaborating fully with the Competition Council and has full confidence in the outcome of the investigation.

Antitrust investigators searched Proximus headquarters in Brussels Thursday after a complaint by Base, a unit of Dutch telecommunications company Royal KPN.

-By Carolyn Henson, Dow Jones Newswires; +32 2 741 1484; carolyn.henson@dowjones.com

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Posted to the site on 20th January 2006