US and EU menace Malaysia over Huawei
The Malaysian government has reportedly received separate letters from the US and EU, warning it of negative consequences if it allows Huawei kit in the country’s 5G networks.
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Category: Policy and Regulation
UK blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision due to cloud gaming concerns
The acquisition of gaming titan Activision Blizzard King by US tech giant Microsoft has been blocked by the UK Competition and Markets Authority.
UK tackles big tech with digital markets bill
The UK government on Tuesday introduced its digital markets bill, a move designed to improve competition and protect consumers.
Wind Tre staff to strike over network separation
Italy’s biggest telecoms trade unions have called a strike at Wind Tre, reiteration their strong opposition to the company’s plan to spin off its networks business.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Freshwave, Open RAN and US vs China
After a short break the pod returns with special guest Tom Bennett from Freshwave. His company is all about neutral host infrastructure, so they start with a look at that market. Inevitably, Open RAN works its way into the conversation which, in turn provides an opportunity to discuss interesting startup EdgeQ. The situation between the US and China is never far from telecoms chat these days either, and they conclude with a look at how that conflict is ramping further.
US reportedly pressures South Korea over memory chip sales to China
It looks like the US is calling in even more favours among its allies in its bid to cripple China’s technology capabilities.
US friendly fire over Huawei ramps up
The US state has proudly announced its biggest ever fine for a domestic company that did business with Huawei.
Study finds Ofcom complicit in UK landline customers being overcharged
UK comms regulator Ofcom forced BT to lower its standalone landline prices in 2018 but chose not to do the same for other landline providers.
Messaging apps say UK Online Safety Bill will make things less safe
The heads of a bunch of messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Signal, have written an open letter imploring the UK government to urgently rethink its proposed new internet law.
Europe gets a bit more concerned about AI
Some members of the European Parliament have written an open letter calling for someone to do something about artificial intelligence.
EU warns Broadcom-VMware deal could hurt competition
The European Commission has become the latest jurisdiction to raise concerns about the $61 billion mega-merger between Broadcom and VMware.
US moves to increase pressure on allies over Huawei and ZTE
A new US law is set pass that will name and shame any country it considers an ally if they are found to use any Huawei or ZTE kit.
AI open letter has already achieved its likely real aim
A week after the publication of a letter calling for a pause on the development of artificial intelligence, there has been an explosion of public discussion.
US telcos solve C-band airline interference issue
Four major US mobile operators have agreed to a series of undertakings designed to address concerns over airline safety and to allow them to use their C-band spectrum to its full extent.
EU opens in-depth Orange-MasMovil probe
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into the proposed merger between Orange and MasMovil, concerned that the deal could harm competition in Spain.
UK ISPs ignore Ofcom’s deadline to implement simpler contract switching
Today was the deadline for UK broadband providers to make it easier for their customers to leave. But they haven’t.
Talk of ‘betrayal’ as Canada OKs Rogers-Shaw merger
Rogers Communications has finally received government approval for its multi-billion-dollar takeover of rival Shaw, subject to a raft of remedies designed to protect competition.
Ofcom finds signs of responsible social media use among children
When it comes to social media, the kids might be alright, according to the latest research from UK comms regulator Ofcom.
Campaigners wary of EU’s right to repair rules
The European Commission’s bid to tackle e-waste has been given a cool reception from environmentalists.
Hungary tightens state telecoms control with Yettel share swap
The Hungarian government has increased its holding in mobile operator Yettel as part of an ongoing strategy to tighten state control over its telecoms sector.
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