Orange gets green light for VOO deal
The European Commission has approved Orange’s proposed acquisition of VOO in Belgium following a lengthy competition investigation.
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EU’s new Gigabit rules will have mixed reaction
The European Commission on Thursday launched a series of new initiatives designed to boost the development of Gigabit connectivity, but while the bloc’s telecoms industry will applaud certain moves, others could well be less popular.
Deutsche Telekom lands Euro quantum communications gig
German operator group DT has been picked by the European Commission to coordinate the building of a new EU high-security communications network.
EU probes in-flight connectivity impact of Viasat Inmarsat acquisition
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat, fearing it might harm competition in the in-flight connectivity market.
EU confirms ‘single telecoms market’ policy
In response to questions from Telecoms.com, the European Commission (EC) confirmed its desire for the bloc to have a single telecoms market.
Spotify and friends complain to the EU about Apple again
A group of European digital economy stakeholders have written to the European Commission, urging it to belatedly act on claimed anticompetitive practices by Apple.
A look at the pros and cons of the ‘fair contribution’ debate
European ISPs have been requesting regulators impose what has been coined as a ‘fair contribution’ payment on bandwidth-hungry Big Tech firms such as Google, Netflix, and Amazon.
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.
The US would never dare push ‘fair contribution’ onto big tech
As the debate around ‘fair contribution’ – which asserts big tech firms like Netflix and Google should chip in for the costs of telecoms infrastructure – rolls on, we spoke to Maria Lema, co-founder of Weaver Labs, who told us why she thinks its a bad idea.
EU wants to avoid metaverse monopolies
The European Commission has become the latest willing drinker of Zuckerberg et-al’s metaverse Kool-Aid.
Google loses appeal against huge EU Android fine
Over four years after Google was fined €4.3 billion for abusing the dominant position of Android, a European court has dismissed most of its appeals.
Europe’s smaller telcos join the big tech ‘fair contribution’ debate
The European Competitive Telecommunications Association seems keen to make sure its members aren’t overlooked in any move to get big tech to pay its ‘fair contribution’.
Europe to consult on making big tech pay for network use
Thierry Breton has reportedly said he will launch a consultation on making tech giants contribute to the cost of the continent’s networks.
EU set to challenge telcos over demands for big tech cash
European operators have been trying to get the EU to force US internet giants to pay extra for using their networks but it seems the bloc remains unconvinced.
France, Italy and Spain reportedly repeat calls for big tech to pay for EU networks
Three EU countries have made fresh calls that big tech firms such as Google, Meta and Netflix should help pay for European network infrastructure, according to Reuters.
Europe increases state censorship powers with the Digital Services Act
The European Union’s Digital Services Act claims to ensure ‘a safe and accountable online environment’.
EU inches forward on plans for ‘common charger’
MEPs are solidifying their pitch to make USB-C the default, and indeed the mandatory, charging interface for all consumer electronics.
EU gives green light to Amazon buyout of MGM
The European Commission has approved unconditionally Amazon’s acquisition of MGM, concluding it ‘would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area.’
ETNO welcomes the EU Data Act
The European Commission has announced new laws to improve data privacy and protection, and trade body ETNO approves.
Europe follows UK lead in probing proposed Nvidia acquisition of Arm
A couple of months after the UK decided to take a closer look at the semiconductor mega-M&A, the European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation.
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