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Hungary

Taxing the telecoms sector

Regulators look to limit the burden on operators – but some will expect investment in return

Vodafone reaches deal to sell Hungarian unit

Further M&A opportunities are being pursued elsewhere, but could be met with opposition

A windfall tax on Hungary’s telecoms industry: An isolated incident?

A threat to network investment as the Government signals intention to take action if any firms are found to be passing the tax on to consumers

Hungary to subsidise replacement of 3G handsets

Regulators have so far generally been hands-off when it comes phasing out 2G/3G, but may need to give a helping hand where consumers are hesitant

ECJ limits operators' use of zero rating

The ECJ ruled on a case in Hungary, confirming that zero-rated services have to stop once a user’s data allowance has been used up.

European Court of Justice rules against Google fine in Hungary

The ECJ has found the system of penalties in Hungary’s Advertising Law to be incompatible with EU treaties.