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
Portugal: Vodafone/Nowo merger blocked
Despite being inline with the preliminary view, there is still a chance the AdC’s decision could be appealed directly to the Minister of Economy, although this mechanism has only been invoked (successfully) once before
Duct and pole access pricing in Germany
For the first time, BNetzA’s wholesale charge controls for PIA will take into account Deutsche Telekom’s investment in the rollout of full fibre
ANACOM takes on automated data charges
The regulator’s draft decision follows on a consistent record of consumer protection efforts related to price rises and social tariffs
Remedying competition concerns in European mergers
As rumours circulate about possible acquisitions, we discuss progress made – and consider the potential commitments – in three live competition reviews
Wholesale broadband regulation roundup
The latest market reviews in France, Ireland and Portugal seek to clear the way for faster fibre rollouts while preserving competitive markets
Portugal: ANACOM urges operators against price rises
The regulator has laid out guidance for operators in an attempt to mitigate the need for further intervention
Italy: AGCOM to limit the use of inflation-based price rises
Restrictions on tariff increases would hit TIM the hardest, with the operator having already announced plans to implement a CPI+3.5% uplift
ANACOM’s position on the Vodafone/Nowo merger in Portugal
Concessions on 5G-ready spectrum would probably be the bare minimum requirement to the transaction being approved
Telcos in Portugal fined €15m for poor communication of price rises
European regulators believe operators have a responsibility to support struggling households, which includes removing early termination charges
