In doing so it would be the only national authority to block a deal that spans across six countries
Italy’s broadband voucher scheme gets the EC’s approval
The second phase of the scheme will focus on encouraging take-up among SMEs, after an only partially successful first phase for households
UK competition authority accuses Apple and Google of operating a duopoly
The CMA’s findings are consistent with findings elsewhere, however the UK could be the first to put in place ex-ante rules to address them
Switzerland to include 80Mbps broadband in the USO
Advertising guidance on UK video-sharing platforms
Ofcom’s new guidance helps online platforms comply with the Audiovisual Media Services Regulation, but could be superseded by the upcoming Online Safety Bill
The EU’s roaming regulation extended until 2032
One of the EU’s biggest success stories will continue. For it to function well, travel patterns will need to resume to pre-pandemic levels
UK Government announces 2G and 3G phase-out by 2033
While sunsets are expected to occur sooner than then, experience shows operators will still face challenges in migrating some customers away from older technologies
The EU adopts its Data Governance Act
With the foundations to enact the EC’s Data Strategy now in place, building large-scale data assets will be crucial for the EU to attract investment in AI
Norway sets stronger safeguards for Telenor’s copper retirement
Nkom has asked Telenor to provide better information about its retirement plans, and ensure adequate alternative wholesale products are available
Belgium eyes the entry of a fourth mobile operator in the market
The Government has reserved spectrum for a new entrant in the upcoming 5G auction, but the arrival of a new nationwide operator seems unlikely
