This week, European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has moved to dispel rumours that the European Union will ease merger rules for the telecoms sector, saying that she has not heard of any such proposals.
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Vestager: Restricting “high-risk” vendors a “matter of urgency” for EU
News The Commission has urged the European community to accelerate its implementation of EU 5G security guidelines, singling out Germany for special criticism over government inaction Back in 2019, following the US banning Huawei 5G network equipment from its domestic...
Neven Dilkov and representatives of ecta met with Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager
Press Release Neven Dilkov - founder and CEO of Neterra, participated in a meeting of the European Competitive Telecommunications Association CEO Council (ecta CEO Council) with Mrs Margrethe Vestager - Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and...
EU following Vivendi/TIM situation ‘very closely’ – Vestager
European competition commissioner keen to maintain customer choice and sustainable pricing in Italian telecoms market
Xavier Niel meets Margrethe Vestager to discuss 3UK/O2 deal
Iliad founder reportedly still interested in assets expected to be divested if U.K. merger goes ahead.
European M&A deals will be assessed on their own merits – Vestager
EU competition commissioner says Denmark requires four mobile network operators, despite the fact that it currently has just three.
EU lines up €865m funding tranche for digital projects
This week, the European Commission has announced the start of the second phase of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, which will provide €865 million in funding to various digital infrastructure projects from 2024 to 2027.
European Commission ends antitrust probe into Apple’s contactless payments
The Commission will close its four-year antitrust investigation into Apple’s mobile payment platform Apple Pay following the US tech giant’s decision to open up its tap-and-go payments tech to third parties
Apple fined €1.8bn by European Commission over Spotify row
This week, the EC –the executive arm of the European Union (EU) – has given Apple a €1.8 billion antitrust fine for abusing its dominant position in the music streaming market.
European Commission approves Orange–MásMóvil merger
After an in-depth investigation was opened into the potential transaction in April last year, the European Commission has approved the creation of a 50:50 joint venture (JV) between France’s Orange and Spain’s MásMóvil.
EU signs off on €8.1bn for communications and microchip R&D
News The latest Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) will focus on microelectronics and communication technologies, providing support for 68 projects in 14 countries The latest IPCEI from the European Commission (EC) will see €8.1 billion in public...
Indian operators weigh in on ‘fair share’ debate
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has called for so-called over-the-top (OTT) players to pay a “usage charge” due to the pressure they place on telecoms networks
SKT takes its Ifland metaverse platform global
Press Release SK Telecom (SKT) today announced that its metaverse platform 'ifland' simultaneously launched in 49 countries and regions throughout the world With the global launch of ifland, SKT will actively utilize K-pop content, develop attractive content with...
CMA probes Apple and Google over browser “duopoly”
News The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is pressing ahead with a full investigation into the tech giant’s dominance in the mobile browser market This week, the CMA has announced that it has launched a full market investigation into the market dominance...
Vodacom launches National Relay Service to boost digital inclusion
News The service connects deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired customers with a 24-hour interpreter to facilitate calls with family, friends, and organisations with whom they would otherwise struggle to communicate This week, South African telco group Vodacom...
Vodafone and WWF partner for phone recycling drive
News The pair’s “one million phones for the planet” initiative is designed to encourage customers to trade in their old devices and support the circular economy This week, Vodafone has announced a new partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), initiating a...
Angolan government lines up Unitel stake sale
News The Angolan government is already trying to find an international buyer for a stake in local telco Unitel, just a month after seizing control of the business from its disgraced former owners According to Angolan media sources, the Angolan government is...
Ericsson to pour millions into UK-based 6G research unit
News The new unit will employ 20 dedicated researchers, working alongside academics, CSPs, and other industry partners to explore the nascent technology This week, Ericsson has announced its latest investment in the UK, this time taking the form of a new 6G-focussed...
New SKT and NTT Docomo partnership to focus on content, 6G, and the metaverse
News The duo will collaborate to jointly develop technologies and services related to the metaverse and 6G, as well as content creation Today, two of the largest telecoms operators in South Korea and Japan are joining forces with a far-reaching strategic partnership,...
Arm puts brakes on IPO
News The chip designer has told shareholders the issuance of an initial public offering (IPO) will take place later in 2023 than initially planned According to reports today, Arm has written to private shareholders to inform them that plans to issue an IPO have been...
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