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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vodafone’s Portugal buy could raise regulatory eyebrows
Vodafone has agreed to acquire Portuguese mobile operator Nowo in a deal clearly designed to help it build some scale in the country.
GSMA extends ‘fair contribution’ debate globally
A week after European operators renewed their call for Big Tech to be forced to contribute to the cost of networks, the GSMA has put out a related statement.
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.
UK wants a closer look at the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has very reasonable concerns about the effect Microsoft owning Activision will have on consumer choice and thus value.
Irish regulator takes legal route to speed up 5G auction
Ireland’s telecoms regulator has lodged a legal challenge to a recent court ruling that could mean delays in the allocation of 5G spectrum.
Orange-MasMovil tie-up tests regulatory waters
Orange and MasMovil have agreed to merge their operations in Spain via a multi-billion-euro deal that will test the willingness of European regulators to accept in-market consolidation.
UK government throws around some ideas for AI rules
The UK Government has put forward proposals on the future regulation of AI, which would see various regulators apply six ‘principles’ to markets which are implementing such technologies.
Ericsson finally gets US green light to complete Vonage acquisition
The day after disappointing investors once more, Swedish kit vendor Ericsson delivered news it hopes will cheer them up a bit.
Germany gives telcos a full fibre wake-up call
The German government this week targeted full fibre coverage by 2030, in an effort to drag Europe’s biggest economy up the FTTH league table.
Canada takes action after Rogers outage
The Canadian government has put the onus on telecoms operators to come up with a back-up plan in the event of a network outage like the one that affected Rogers customers last week.
Mediation fails to resolve objections to Rogers and Shaw merger
Canada’s Commissioner of Competition has had a look at the proposed merger between Rogers Communications and rival Shaw, and his concerns remain unsettled.
EU approves regulation for ‘too big to care’ tech platforms
The European Parliament has waved through the Digital Services Act and Digital Marketing Act, designed to curb the influence of US tech giants which it defines as ‘gatekeepers’.
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