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Spain introduces tax on OTT communications in new Telecommunications Act

The revised legislation implements the new European Electronic Communications Code, including additional measures for consumer protection.

European Commission to review state aid rules for broadband deployment

The EC launched a consultation with stakeholders, as part of the evaluation of the Broadband State Aid Guidelines.

French Government makes available a further €240m for full fibre

The Government aims to boost public initiative networks to facilitate full fibre for everyone by 2025.

Bouygues Telecom challenges ‘5G law’ in France

The operator filed an appeal against the law on network equipment security as it seeks the right to obtain compensation for the equipment it needs to replace.


TIM and Italian Government reach agreement on single fixed network

A new company has been created, to hold TIM’s access network and pave the way for the integration of OpenFiber.

FCC concludes its first mid-band spectrum auction for 5G

The US regulator raised USD4.6bn for the award of spectrum in the 3.5GHz band.

European Commission to deregulate three wholesale markets

The EC issued a draft of the reviewed Recommendation on relevant markets, proposing to retain ex-ante regulation on only two wholesale markets.

Swiss competition authority investigates Swisscom’s behaviour in business connectivity market

The Competition Commission believes Swisscom may be charging excessive prices in the interconnection of commercial sites.

Ofcom reveals best and worst telecoms customer service

Satisfaction rates in mobile remains high, whereas broadband satisfaction has seen a slight increase.

Chile prepares for 5G spectrum award

Subtel published the tender documents for the award of spectrum across four bands.