Vodafone Germany challenges Federal Cartel Office in 1&1 case
Vodafone says the Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) has not followed key procedural rules in its investigation and has acted with bias
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EU looks to revamp merger rules to remain globally competitive
This week, the European Commission has launched a public consultation on the bloc’s longstanding merger rules, which it is hoped will encourage investment and innovation.
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German watchdog accuses Vodafone and Vantage Towers of impeding 1&1’s 5G rollout
The German antitrust regulator, the Bundeskartellamt (BKartA), says Vodafone and Vantage have deliberately obstructed the development of 1&1’s mobile network
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“European competitiveness has one foot in the morgue,” warns Nokia CEO
In a rare display of unity, today the CEOs of telecoms tech rivals Nokia and Ericsson both took to the stage at the New Industrial Ambition for Europe summit in Brussels, arguing that Europe needed major reform to ensure competitiveness on the global stage.
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New European Commissioners set sights on bloc’s international competitiveness
Earlier this summer, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as President of the European Commission, granting her a second five-year term as head of the European Union’s most powerful institution. Now, this week has seen von der Leyen’s selection of European Commissioners ratified by parliament, setting the stage for a new European regulatory era to begin next year.
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Reflecting on the UK fibre market with nexfibre’s CEO Rajiv Datta
In today’s digital age, full-fibre broadband is much more than a faster way to browse the internet; it is the backbone of our modern lives and a critical driver for economic growth.
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South Korean telcos accused of collusion, may face fines of $4bn
This week, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a preliminary decision to impose fines of up to $4.1 billion on the nation’s three telco giants.
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Investors waiting for the UK’s ‘fragile’ altnet ecosystem to consolidate, says Nexfibre CEO
At this year’s Connected Britain, Total Telecom caught up with Rajiv Datta, CEO of Nexfibre, to discuss the company’s fibre rollout progress since hitting 1 million premises, investor tensions around market consolidation, and what a competitive broadband market will ultimately look like.
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MVNO growth, eSIM, and the challenge of differentiation: Vodafone Wholesale talks market dynamics
At Connected Britain 2024, we caught up with Stuart MacLauchlan, Business Development Director at Vodafone Wholesale, about the growth of the UK’s MVNO market and how the shift to eSIM is gaining momentum.
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“A page has been turned”: VMO2 praises Labour’s approach to digital infrastructure
In this Connected Britain interview, Simon Miller, Director of Public and Regional Affairs at Virgin Media O2, describes the “encouraging” discussions with government so far and how the UK’s digital infrastructure landscape is shifting in 2024.
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CMA launches Phase 2 investigation of Vodafone–Three merger
Today, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it will launch a Phase 2 investigation into the £15 billion merger between Vodafone UK and Three UK, a move that would shrink the number of mobile players in the market from four to three.
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T-Mobile gets green light to appeal class action lawsuit
News A US judge ruled this week that T-Mobile can appeal a pending class action lawsuit that is...
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Japan to reduce regulatory pressure on incumbent NTT
The Japanese government has approved a bill that would revise regulatory controls placed on the country’s largest telco, NTT, when the company was first semi-privatised 40 years ago.
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Maroc Telecom ordered to pay rival Inwi $636m for anticompetitive practices
This week, a Moroccan court has ordered incumbent operator Maroc Telecom to pay its rival, Inwi (Wana Corporate), 6.36 billion dirhams ($636 million) following a successful legal challenge from its smaller rival
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Zegona preparing to take majority stake in Vodafone Spain
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Late last month, European telecoms investment firm Zegona Communications confirmed that it had entered negotiations with Vodafone to acquire a full or partial stake in Vodafone Spain. At the time, negotiations were notably in the early stages, with Zegona also in discussions with a consortium of banks to secure funding for the potential purchase.
Now, according to anonymous sources speaking to Bloomberg, negotiations are close to reaching a positive conclusion, with Zegona set to buy a stake of at least 50% in Vodafone Espana.
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Orange and Masmovil inch towards merger as Digi selected to buy divested assets
News The €18.6 billion merger has a lukewarm reception from EU regulators, who fear the move will...
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Orange-MásMóvil merger may reduce competition in Spain, says European Commission
News The European Commission has responded to Orange and MásMóvil’s proposed 19,6 billion euro...
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TPG and Telstra network sharing blocked by Aussie regulator
News The Australian Competition Tribunal (ACT) refused to overturn a ruling by the competition...
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Telenor invites bids for $1 billion Pakistan unit
News The Norwegian operator group is set to go ahead with the sale of its Pakistani unit, having...
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