In doing so it would be the only national authority to block a deal that spans across six countries
The end of free roaming in Europe?
Falling roaming revenues as a result of COVID-19 have brought forward the inevitable return of some roaming charges in Europe for UK travellers
Three’s sale of masts to Cellnex faces scrutiny from the UK competition authority
Concerns over the highly concentrated UK market mean remedies would be needed to complete the sale. The form they would take is unclear
UK completes auction of 700MHz and 3.6-3.8GHz
The contiguous spectrum holdings should facilitate efficient use of spectrum and lower deployment costs
Ofcom's 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz auction raises £1.36bn
Operators got a good deal for the 700MHz spectrum – but may still have to pay more for the 3.6–3.8GHz airwaves depending on the next phase
UK mobile operators make progress on the Shared Rural Network
UK operators expand 5G footprint but a common approach to defining coverage is still missing
EE and O2 have announced further 5G coverage in towns and cities, but so far only EE has disclosed the criteria it uses to consider a location covered.
Austria concludes its second 5G auction
The RTR awarded spectrum in the 700MHz, 1.5GHz, and 2.1GHz bands, with a focus on improving rural coverage.
European Court of Justice overturns EC’s decision on the Three UK/O2 merger
UK Government agrees measures with the telecoms industry to tackle the coronavirus pandemic
Operators will offer more generous allowances, and be fair to customers who struggle to pay their bills on time.
