Aussie regulator not in the ‘real world’ over Vodafone and TPG
Lawyers representing Vodafone Australia and TPG have suggested the Australian competition watchdog is not living in reality as it continues quest to force in a fourth MNO.
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FTC Chair kicks off race to tackle big tech before it’s too late
A race seems to be heating up in the US. On one side, government officials are looking to tackle the influence of big tech, and on the other, Silicon Valley is trying to make it as difficult as possible.
FTC warns of break-up of big tech
The technology industry has often been a political punching bag over the last 18-24 months, and now the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is adding to the misery.
DoJ ready to greenlight Sprint/T-Mobile US merger – report
It has been one of the most protracted merger approval processes in recent memories, but source close to the US Department of Justice believe a positive decision is on the horizon for Sprint and T-Mobile US.
DoJ launches anti-competition investigation into leading online platforms
The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it is investigating if leading online platforms have undertaken anti-competition, anti-innovation, and other consumer harming practices.
Europe takes another chunk out of Qualcomm profits
The European Commission has announced it will once again fine Qualcomm for market abuse, with the investigation this time focusing on 3G baseband chipsets.
Samsung dropped in the deep-end for Aussie smartphone lies
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has opened up legal proceedings against Samsung suggesting it made false, misleading and deceptive claims over water resistance.
Three UK has a great 5G opportunity but needs to do some growing up first
Three is positioning itself to fully exploit the 5G opportunity, but you have to wonder whether it can deliver the high standards it is setting itself by just repeating what it has always done.
Ofcom introduces text-to-switch
Thanks to Ofcom the days of being passed around a call-centre should theoretically be over, as new text-to-switch rules come into play.
Europe casts the shadow of antitrust over US chipmakers
The European Commission likes to poke and prod US chipmakers, and now it is the turn of Broadcom to join Qualcomm in the spotlight.
Four more States stand in the way of Sprint/T-Mobile merger
With each week that passes, it seems to be getting more and more difficult for Sprint and T-Mobile US. Now, four State Attorney Generals have attempted to block the move.
CityFibre puts forward the case against telecoms consolidation
Whenever CityFibre CEO Greg Mesch takes the stage at an industry conference you can expect a combative presentation and once again he delivered.
DoJ antitrust chief readies for battle against big tech
There have been plenty of whispers in the back alleys of Silicon Valley of the antitrust boogeyman and now the nightmares are turning into reality.
Vodafone Germany tries to placate regulators via wholesale cable deal with Telefónica
Telefónica Deutschland will be able to sell services that run on the combined Vodafone and Unitymedia cable network in Germany.
Apple under more antitrust scrutiny in Europe
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into whether Apple is abusing its power through the App Store, favouring its own apps over rivals.
Europe fines Google another €1.5 billion after belated Android concession
US search giant Google has received yet another fine from the European Commission, this time for abusing its dominant position in online advertising.
Europe cools internet monopoly rhetoric
Almost every politician around the world is currently using Silicon Valley as a metaphoric punching bag, but the European Commission will not be drawn into the monopolies debate.
América Móvil strengthens its position in Brazil with Nextel acquisition
The Latin American mobile heavyweight América Móvil has agreed to acquire its competitor Nextel in the Brazilian market for $905 million.
UK Government mulls new digital competition laws
An independent panel has submitted a new report to HM Treasury which recommends the formation of a new department to tackle anti-competition and the revamp of rules.
Vodafone CEO bemoans Jio effect on India
The Indian consumer might be surging into the digital economy at an unprecedented speed, but the telcos are certainly not reaping the rewards according to Vodafone CEO Nick Read.
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