Ofcom investigates mid-contract price rises
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether UK broadband providers have given customers clear enough information on mid-contract price rises.
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Italian government cans existing single network plan
The Italian government has formally brought to a close the long-running plan to create a single fixed network from TIM’s assets and those of Open Fiber, but the story does not end there.
Ofcom jumps the gun with chief censor appointment
UK comms regulator Ofcom has anticipated the passing of the controversial Online Safety Bill by creating a new division to police online content.
UK government appeals to the social conscience of operators
If it wasn’t already obvious that UK consumers are in for a bleak winter, the government this week called on CSPs to spread the word about their social tariffs.
Tweaked Online Safety Bill may please nobody
The UK government has once more tweaked its controversial Online Safety Bill in a bid to strike the right balance between safety and free speech.
Thai telco merger in question as offer deadline missed
Telenor and CP Group are sticking to their plan to merge their Thai telecoms businesses, despite having missed a key deadline in the amalgamation process that throws the entire deal into question.
Ofcom once more positions itself to meddle with online news gatekeepers
UK comms regulator Ofcom is worried that US tech giants have too much control over the news consumption of British voters.
Italy reportedly mulling renationalisation of TIM network
The Italian Industry Minister has apparently said the privatisation of Telecom Italia was a mistake and wants to at least partially reverse it.
Ofcom demands telcos do more to block dodgy calls
UK comms regulator Ofcom has introduced new rules compelling operators to identify and block calls that could be scams.
Telecoms industry renews its vows at COP27 but with conditions
We’re in the middle of the annual climate action jamboree known as COP, in which the global public and private sectors strive to show they’re doing their bit for the planet.
EU joins UK by probing Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of computer games giant Activision Blizzard by Microsoft.
Mexico’s shared network exits bankruptcy but faces a tricky future
Altan Redes, the company charged with rolling out Mexico’s shared LTE mobile network, has exited bankruptcy protection following a state bailout, but question marks over its viability still remain.
Space Bureau to help FCC cope with skyrocketing satellite sector
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel wants to reorganise the US telco watchdog so it can do a better job of regulating the space industry.
Ericsson-owned Vonage forced to refund 100 million bucks
The US Federal Trade Commission has taken action against Vonage for making it too difficult for customers to cancel its VoIP services.
UK government set to drop absurd attempt to censor ‘legal but harmful’ content
There are reports that the UK government intends to resurrect the troubled online safety bill, but without its most controversial component.
Openreach set for another price cut
UK fixed-line wholesaler Openreach is reportedly in discussions with customers to further tweak its Equinox long term package.
Ofcom considers watered down net neutrality rules
UK comms watchdog Ofcom is worried that net neutrality rules are hampering innovation.
Thailand set to allow the creation of a mobile duopoly
The Thai telecoms regulator has reportedly decided to allow the second and third national mobile players to merge, effectively creating a duopoly.
NZ again hands over 5G spectrum without auction
The government of New Zealand has announced its decision to hand over mid-band spectrum to the country’s mobile operators without auction in a bid to speed the rollout of 5G services.
MTN and Telkom South Africa merger talks evaporate
Discussions between South African operators MTN and Telkom South Africa appear to have come to an end because ‘Telkom was not in a position to provide MTN with assurances around exclusivity’.
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