Restrictions on tariff increases would hit TIM the hardest, with the operator having already announced plans to implement a CPI+3.5% uplift
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
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
Social tariffs and raising awareness of them
Evidence from countries where such tariffs exist suggests that raising awareness among eligible consumers is a common problem
Portugal’s 5G auction finally comes to an end
After 10 months of bidding, Portugal will become the last major European country to launch 5G. Operators must deploy rapidly if they are to meet the original deadlines for coverage
Openreach waives connection fees for low income households
It comes in response to Ofcom’s report on affordability, but on its own will probably not be enough to prevent further intervention
Portugal’s regulator changes 5G auction rules, again
The end might now be in sight, but the journey of repairing the relationship with the industry is only just beginning
Portuguese regulator tries once again to speed up its 5G auction
The regulator is determined to bring the auction to a close, and in doing so has brought its relationship with MNOs to an all-time low
