Approval from the CMA based on behavioural, rather than structural, remedies is unusual but sensible. It does, however, mean that much of the real work starts now
Funding broadband in rural Australia
The ACCC’s proposals would affect the costs facing both NBN Co and its competitors, while having price implications for broadband consumers
Commerce Commission files charges over satellite marketing
The case is the latest in an extended effort from the regulator to improve transparency for consumers from One NZ and the broader telecoms sector
Confirmation hearings of European Commissioners-designate
DMA, DSA, DNA, merger reform, cloud and AI legislation all featured in the proposed EVPs’ final round interviews
Event debrief: Connected Britain 2024, Day 1
Amid ranging assessments of the future of the altnet market, panellists also made numerous asks of the new Government, from AI to infrastructure
Infrastructure sharing in regional Australia
The ACCC will not stand in the way of Optus and TPG’s mobile network and spectrum sharing despite blocking a similar agreement between Telstra and TPG
Is it too early to deregulate fibre services?
The Commerce Commission intends to maintain wholesale regulation in New Zealand until 2029, but technological developments may open the door to future changes in the rules
Possible remedies in the mobile browser market
It appears increasingly likely that the UK’s CMA will address anti-competitive behaviour through its implementation of the DMCC Act
Australia: A delay to the 3G switch-off
3G devices as well as older 4G-compatible handsets could lose access to the emergency services, with the Government urging action from consumers to help complete the process
Portugal: Market restructuring after a failed attempt at consolidation
The combination of the country’s fourth operator (Nowo) and a new entrant (Digi) may be an opportunity to intensify competition facing the ‘big three’ providers
