BT wants extension to Huawei kit rip-out deadline
BT has confirmed it wouldn’t mind having a bit more time to rip out Huawei equipment from its network, the process having been impeded by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Opposition grows to UK’s censorious Online Safety Bill
The UK government claims it wants to make the internet safer by giving itself sweeping censorship powers. A major new analysis adds to widespread condemnation of the move.
UK finally decides to probe Newport Wafer sale
After dragging its feet for nearly a year, the UK government has launched a national security investigation into China-backed Nexperia’s acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab.
Altice’s BT investment faces national security probe
The UK government is feeling twitchy about billionaire Patrick Drahi’s 18 percent stake in operator group BT.
Canadian competition body looks to block Rogers, Shaw merger
The proposed tie-up between Rogers Communications and rival Shaw is under threat, with Canada’s Commissioner of Competition having indicated he intends to block the deal.
Ofcom applauds its own ‘end of contract’ rules
UK comms regulator Ofcom says the rules it has imposed on telcos compelling them to inform customers when contracts are up, and of any better available deals, are having a positive effect.
The second phase of Europe’s tech crackdown is finalised
It looks like the EU has agreed on the final text for the Digital Markets Act, which is designed as an exercise in regulatory catch-up with US big tech firms.
UK government ponders tougher rules for dodgy apps
The UK DCMS is waving a potential new ‘code of practice’ in front of tech firms to get their opinions on whether they should be held accountable to it.
Germany bans zero-rated price plans
Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone have been ordered to withdraw their controversial zero-rated tariffs and switch affected customers to different contracts.
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’.
Indian telcos rail against private 5G
India’s three big mobile operators are apparently attempting to block companies seeking to roll out private 5G networks from participating in the country’s upcoming spectrum auction.
Europe moves to clamp down on internet gatekeepers
The EU bureaucracy has unveiled its latest initiative designed to curb the power of US internet giants, called the Digital Markets Act.
So much for the FTC’s trustbusting agenda
US trade regulator, the FTC, has allowed Amazon’s acquisition of MGM to proceed without so much as a whimper of dissent.
Spain acts on 5G TV interference
Spain has set out a series of proposals to ensure that 5G mobile services do not affect terrestrial TV reception and putting the onus on telecoms operators to keep viewers in the loop.
UK’s consolidation merry-go-round takes another turn
Comms regulator Ofcom set tongues wagging in the UK this week when it appeared to soften its stance on mobile network consolidation.
Brazil approves reduction in mobile players, with conditions
Brazil’s antitrust body has given the green light to the proposed acquisition of mobile operator Oi by its three rivals, but has imposed a series of conditions on the deal in a bid to preserve competition.
FCC Commissioner Carr accuses FAA of ‘misinformation campaign’ over 5G
Republican affiliated FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr went on the podcast hosted by veteran conservative US broadcaster Glenn Beck to talk 5G.
Indian government continues its shakedown of Vodafone Idea shareholders
Struggling Indian telco Vodafone Idea is handing over a third of the company to the government in return for deferring its debts for four years.
UK orders Facebook to sell Giphy
The UK Competition and Markets Authority isn’t happy about Facebook’s acquisition of GIF image provider Giphy, so has demanded its sale.
European operators have yet another collective moan
The CEOs of every major Europe-based operator have written to EU policy makers to urge them to provide more help.
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