Development of postal markets

Indrek AhermaaEstonian Competition AuthorityCommunications Regulatory DivisionAdviser

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Parcel terminals While other traditional postal services markets remain mainly

the same, then sending parcels through parcel terminals is ever growing.

Many service user have begun to prefer this sending method and it has also attracted completely new users because of its convenience and price.

Convenience means that a sender can hand over its package almost at any time, because the terminals are self operated and located outdoors (Eesti Post) or in shopping centres (SmartPOST).

The price of such service is lower compared to traditional services (forwarding of registrered or express parcels).

Price difference is even bigger when sending heavier items because the pricing system is based on size not weight.

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Thank you!

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