The network remains a key part of Mexico’s telecoms policy, but it has been beset by rollout delays, low adoption and financial challenges, and now needs bailing out
Optus asks the ACCC to halt the proposed Telstra/TPG merger in Australia
Optus argues the deal would undermine investment incentives and consumer choice in rural areas, and reduce the resilience of communities to natural disasters
Arcep consults on its future regulatory approach to mobile in France
The review will consider the telecoms sector’s environmental impact and the potential for spectrum to help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability
A windfall tax on Hungary’s telecoms industry: An isolated incident?
A threat to network investment as the Government signals intention to take action if any firms are found to be passing the tax on to consumers
Australia and New Zealand step up efforts to tackle scams
Given the global nature of the problem, more partnerships between countries and stakeholders will be needed to tackle the problem at source
Common charger principles in the EU: A decade in the making
Each year the agreement is predicted to save consumers €250 million, cut e-waste by 1,000 tonnes and reduce indirect carbon emissions by 180ktCO2
Satellite to support broadband rollout in France
Satellite technology could help deliver connectivity to underserved areas, some countries will need incentives for it to be successful
Italy’s single broadband network: A step closer to fruition
Combining TIM and Open Fiber’s fixed broadband assets would create a unique market structure in Europe, securing regulatory clearance could be difficult
Placing consumers at the heart of Canada’s new telecoms policy
The proposed direction seeks to promote affordability as the Government’s top priority and position the issue at the forefront of telecoms policymaking
Improving the treatment of vulnerable customers in Australia
The regulator wants operators to embed how they treat vulnerable customers in their business culture – something it argues hasn’t been done effectively
