Ofcom hints at Openreach pricing push-back
UK comms regulator Ofcom has decided to extend its assessment of wholesaler Openreach’s latest proposed pricing, thanks in part to unguarded comments from BT’s CEO.
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Ofcom to consult on Openreach price cut but the verdict seems set
UK regulator Ofcom has announced it will consult on Openreach’s latest pricing offer, but its statement suggests the regulator is not inclined to act against the proposal.
Ofcom needs to make a strong call on new Openreach pricing
Openreach was never going to please everyone in the UK telecoms industry with its new pricing scheme for wholesale access to its fibre network, which presents a challenge for regulator Ofcom.
CityFibre ups the ante with new Openreach competition complaint
CityFibre is once again on the warpath against Openreach, lodging a new complaint with UK authorities over the incumbent network operator’s wholesale pricing strategy.
Openreach set for another price cut
UK fixed-line wholesaler Openreach is reportedly in discussions with customers to further tweak its Equinox long term package.
TalkTalk bolsters wholesale ops with two new divisions
Following its recent shopping spree, UK ISP TalkTalk is having a reshuffle in an effort to tap growing demand for high-bandwidth fibre and Ethernet services.
CityFibre moves to make things easier for ISPs
Fibre network provider CityFibre has launched a new product that it says will make things easier for wholesale partners to work with it.
1&1 Drillisch shares plunge after it reveals elevated Telefónica charges
German MVNO 1&1 Drillisch has significantly downgraded its earnings outlook after host network provider Telefónica plays tough in negotiations.
Liquid targets early 2020 for South African 5G wholesale launch
Liquid Telecom has said it plans to launch a 5G wholesale network in all major South African cities in early 2020.
Altice bags €2.3bn Morgan Stanley cash in wholesale deal
Altice has struck a deal with US investment bank Morgan Stanley which will see its Portuguese unit create a nationwide wholesale business.
Three bolsters wholesale ambitions with Pareteum partnership
Three UK has announced a new partnership with Platform-as-a-Service provider Pareteum as it searches for new revenues in the wholesale segment.
BT faces another Ofcom probe
Ofcom has kicked-off an investigation to determine whether BT has complied with regulations concerning Excess Construction Charges (ECCs).
Virgin Media rumoured to be considering Openreach competitor
Virgin Media is sitting firmly in the middle of the rumour mill, with reports suggesting the team is considering opening-up its network as a wholesale connectivity competitor to Openreach.
FCC and Oval Office locking horns over 5G
The FCC originally looked like a diligent foot-soldier for the President, but with the nationalised 5G infrastructure argument seemingly emerging again, heads are set to butt.
Infracapital secures SSE Enterprise Telecoms stake
Infracapital has become the latest investment firm to secure a stake in the increasingly popular connectivity industry with a £380 million investment in SSE Enterprise Telecoms.
CityFibre bags £1.1bn for nationwide fibre rollout
During yesteryear, CityFibre was known for moaning for the sake of moaning, but in securing a debt package of £1.12 billion, the firm’s ambitions are starting to look very real and very interesting.
Ofcom’s competitiveness quest continues with another ducts and poles assault
Ofcom has unveiled its latest edition of its business connectivity market review with an all too familiar feel; how can it force Openreach and BT to play nicer with competitors.
Orange goes submarine with Google cable partnership
Orange has been announced as the latest partner to join Google on its monstrous mission to bulk out its connectivity infrastructure maze.
Telarix and Starhome Mach merge to offer global wholesale telecoms portfolio
A couple of companies involved in the areas of operator interconnectivity, roaming and general wholesale action have decided to merge.
3 + BT + SSE = 5G, FYI
UK MNO Three has announced a new deal that gives it access to a bunch of BT local exchanges to augment its backhaul. This will be handy for 5G, we’re told.
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