A new programme has been proposed to connect unserved areas but only plans to invest half of the funding estimated as necessary to reach nationwide coverage
Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia
Swisscom makes wholesale access commitments to secure the AGCM’s approval and strengthen its position in Italy, as Vodafone completes European “rightsizing”
Swisscom/Vodafone Italia deal faces an in-depth review
While the parties anticipated the AGCM’s Phase 2 investigation, they remain confident it will lead to a favourable outcome
Swisscom’s fibre rollout strategy deemed anti-competitive
COMCO claims to have prevented the creation of a potential monopoly, but will fibre deployments take longer and cost more?
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
UK: CMA Phase I review of Vodafone/Three
Following formal notification, a 40 working day assessment of the merits of the merger now begins before deciding whether a longer (up to 32-week) investigation is required
Improving mobile network resilience in Switzerland
Proposals for back-up power would ensure mobile communications during power outages, but similar rules are not overly common in major European countries
Switzerland to include 80Mbps broadband in the USO
Swisscom forced to pause its FTTH expansion
Swisscom wants to use point-to-multipoint technology for its future deployments. Regulators are concerned that this could be an anticompetitive move
Swiss mobile operators win an important legal battle over 5G deployment
Operators should now be able to deploy new antennas more easily, but local authorities are likely to continue putting obstacles in the way
