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
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.