US approval and a successful appeal of the CMA’s recent prohibition would still be needed to get the deal through
US: New pricing obligations for cable and satellite TV providers
The FCC’s proposal seeks to clear up consumer confusion and stimulate competition, complementing forthcoming broadband transparency requirements
CMA: Competition and consumer protection considerations of AI
As the UK gets to grips with foundation models of AI, the US starts a ‘frank’ conversation on the technology's risks
Australia: Protecting consumers in financial hardship
ACMA thinks operators are not doing enough to support those struggling to pay their bills, with many customers also unaware they can turn to their provider for help
The UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
The Government’s ‘world-leading’ approach to regulating large tech firms has been three years in the making, allowing the EC to take the lead
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
Switzerland moves to regulate online platforms
The Federal Council’s decision to regulate reflects a change in policy, with forthcoming legislation set to be guided by the EU’s Digital Services Act
Spain: Orange/MasMovil JV heads for Phase II review
The impacts on competition, potential for higher prices and the EC’s preference for cross-border mergers all present a significant regulatory hurdle
ISPA: Parliament & Internet conference 2023
Industry backs Ofcom’s net neutrality proposals, but wants long-term certainty on fibre regulation to bolster the investment case
Competition authority dismisses claims of price collusion in Croatia
While the evidence didn’t show anti-competitive practices, price increases for telecoms services have proved contentious, particularly if poorly communicated
