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Competition and MVNOs in France

Bouygues Telecom’s takeover of La Poste Telecom reduces the size of the country’s MVNO market, but the regulator found no risk of harm to competition

M&A: Latest developments in Europe

While an in-market mobile merger in France appears likely, consolidation in Portugal’s fixed broadband market is facing strong opposition

Implementing vendor restrictions: Progress report

Western allies continue to push for Huawei restrictions abroad, even as operators struggle to comply at home 

Compensation for Huawei ‘rip and replace’ in France?

Long-standing relationships have left some operators particularly exposed to the cost of vendor restrictions, with most governments so far disinclined to offer support

European Commission clears SFR’s acquisition of wholesale operator Covage in France

The EC imposed remedies on the merger to address competition concerns.

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.

Restrictions lifted on Altice in the Numericable–SFR merger

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.