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Australian Federal Court clears Vodafone – TPG merger

The Court overturned a decision of the ACCC to block the merger, saying it would not substantially lessen competition.

T-Mobile – Sprint merger in the US cleared after court ruling

The biggest obstacle to the merger is now cleared, but the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission is still pending.

Swedish regulation for fibre networks vetoed by the European Commission

The EC has decided that the PTS can’t adopt its latest market review, and that it needs to take regional differences into account in its analysis.

Belgian regulator proposes temporary solution for 5G rollout in the 3.5GHz band

The BIPT proposes granting temporary licences in the band, while local and national governments reach an agreement over how to share any auction revenue.

Brazil prepares for multi-band 5G auction

An ordinance of the MCTIC sets out guidelines for the award across four spectrum bands, to be carried out by the regulator Anatel.

Industry seeks clearer scope of Australian broadband tax

A hearing in a Committee of the Australian Senate highlighted the need to redefine the scope of the tax which is intended to fund broadband services in rural and remote areas.

Polish regulator sets out cable sharing rules

The UKE requires six companies to grant access to unused cables, at a regulated price.

European Commission unveils its toolbox for 5G security

The Commission confirms its preference for a risk-based approach, which will leave plenty of room for individual member states to make decisions.

UK Government gives partial green-light to use of Huawei in 5G networks

The Chinese vendor will be allowed in ‘non-core’ parts of networks, where its market share will be capped to 35%.

US court rejects appeal against FCC rules allowing easier retiring of copper networks

As a result of the appeal, the FCC’s order stands, allowing phone companies to retire copper lines in the transition to fibre.