Further M&A opportunities are being pursued elsewhere, but could be met with opposition
Infrastructure and the cost of living were key themes this results season
Amid inflationary pressures, operators are looking to support consumers, although mid-contract price rises have supported top line trends
Ofcom’s mobile strategy review: How best to support investment?
While not seen as significant as a parallel review being conducted by DCMS, it will set the tone for an important next phase
FCC clears T-Mobile/Sprint merger, with remedies
Restrictions lifted on Altice in the Numericable–SFR merger
The French competition authority removes some restrictions but retains remedies relating to the ‘Faber’ co-investment project between SFR and Bouygues Telecom.
FCC gets closer to approving the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint
Ajit Pai is now formally approving the deal, but State Attorney Generals could still get in the way.
European Commission clears Vodafone’s acquisition of Liberty Global
FCC approves the T-Mobile/Sprint merger but the DOJ remains unconvinced
EC alleges Telefonica breached commitments it agreed to when acquiring E-Plus
Irish regulator questioning Facebook’s intended integration of WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram
The company started work to link the messaging functions of the three apps, and regulators are not happy.
