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Competition suffers in Canada as government backs big guns in wholesale battle

The Canadian government has completed a review of wholesale rates instigated by the country’s main fixed-line providers and it looks like they are coming out on top.

TIM talks up fibre milestone as it clings on to network control

TIM is trumpeting its latest efforts to connect underserved areas to high-speed broadband, a move that could well allow it to retain control of its – and Italy’s – fixed infrastructure.

Liberty Global to acquire Sunrise Switzerland for $7.4 billion

Having tried and failed to do it the other way around, the parent of UPC Switzerland has decided to take Swiss consolidation into its own hands.

UK government congratulates itself over gigabit broadband rollout

Half a million UK premises now have access to gigabit-capable broadband, which leaves only 27 million to go.

COVID-19: What’s next for the communications industry?

CSPs will continue to play a critical role in supporting governments, consumers, and businesses during the uncertain times ahead as they navigate three waves of impact, the Now, the Next, the Never Normal.

UK broadband gets a boost in £900mn Government project

Local authorities have been told about their share of the £900 million Getting Building Fund, with some directing funds to connectivity even if it has not been mentioned by the Government.

FCC greenlights Amazon’s $10bn satellite project

With all five votes in favour of Amazon’s low-earth orbit satellite project, the firm has now got the relevant approvals to deliver satellite-based broadband services in the US.

New investors supercharge London alt-net with £400mn programme

With Warburg Pincus and DTCP acquiring the controlling stake in London fibre broadband company Community Fibre, a £400 million investment has been promised for the city.

Rome wants end to gladiatorial display between TIM and Open Fiber

Italy’s Government once again pushes for fibre asset merger to create single fibre-to-the-premise network.

Ofcom adds some credibility to UK fixed wireless access industry

Ofcom has been announced as the latest member of UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA), perhaps another step towards further validation of the technology.

Huawei posts year-on-year gains, but commercial prospects look limited

Huawei has posted its financial results for the first half of 2020 with year-on-year increases across the board as total revenues exceed $64 billion.

Vodafone Australia finally completes merger with TPG

Although regulatory opposition has delayed the transaction, Vodafone Australia and TPG are now officially a single entity, operating under the name TPG Telecom.

How has COVID-19 influenced the telecoms industry so far?

The coronavirus pandemic forced the world into some very dramatic changes, with connectivity critical for continuity; but what are the trends worth keeping an eye on now?

Huawei stresses there is no threat to existing UK supply commitments

With Huawei’s fate looking increasingly fragile as the US attempts to chop and chip at its supply chain, the vendor has stated it has the stockpile and capacity to meet all existing commercial contracts.

Iliad joins the Italian convergence race

Only a matter of days after Sky Italia expanded its offering, Iliad has inked a broadband wholesale agreement with Open Fiber to drive towards the convergence dream.

Sky steps up its Italian Job

Sky Italia has confirmed it will expand its broadband footprint in the Italian market as it seemingly eyes up the convergence dream.

The Telecoms.com Podcast: Huawei, broadband and ad boycott

On what may be the final remote-recorded podcast, the team decided to get the inevitable Huawei segment out of the way first this week, with a look at its dwindling prospects in the UK. They move on to review recent moves around broadband and fibre investment and conclude with a look at the growing trend towards corporate activism as expressed through a Facebook advertising boycott.