DG COMP research shows that mobile prices in the EU are consistently lower than in the US, but that consolidation tends to increase prices and may not deliver greater investment
Event debrief: ECTA’s manifesto for Europe
The event provided a good opportunity to hear from Europe’s access seekers and challengers on the recent connectivity white paper. Evolution not revolution was the overriding message
French Government must rewrite data retention laws to bring them in line with EU rules
ARCEP extends network sharing agreement between Orange and Free Mobile
The French regulator approved a two-year extension, which will allow Free Mobile to roam on Orange’s network until 2022.
ARCEP completes second phase of 3.4–3.8GHz spectrum award
The auction raised €2.79bn for 15-year licences – a price in line with other European countries for the same spectrum.
