The UKRN held an event in London, at which it explored best practices to drive fair outcomes for vulnerable consumers.
Australian Federal Court clears Vodafone – TPG merger
The Court overturned a decision of the ACCC to block the merger, saying it would not substantially lessen competition.
UK Government to empower Ofcom to regulate online content
The regulator will monitor the way in which online platforms fulfil the statutory duty of care that new legislation will impose on them.
T-Mobile – Sprint merger in the US cleared after court ruling
The biggest obstacle to the merger is now cleared, but the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission is still pending.
Swedish regulation for fibre networks vetoed by the European Commission
The EC has decided that the PTS can’t adopt its latest market review, and that it needs to take regional differences into account in its analysis.
Apple fined €25m in France over iPhone slowdowns
France’s consumer protection agency fined the company for not informing customers about the effect of software updates on their devices.
Belgian regulator proposes temporary solution for 5G rollout in the 3.5GHz band
The BIPT proposes granting temporary licences in the band, while local and national governments reach an agreement over how to share any auction revenue.
Brazil prepares for multi-band 5G auction
An ordinance of the MCTIC sets out guidelines for the award across four spectrum bands, to be carried out by the regulator Anatel.
Industry seeks clearer scope of Australian broadband tax
A hearing in a Committee of the Australian Senate highlighted the need to redefine the scope of the tax which is intended to fund broadband services in rural and remote areas.
UK competition authority looks to take on big tech after Brexit
The CMA is seeking a more active role in scrutinising and tackling anti-competitive behaviour by US tech giants.
