The ACM is looking to foster cooperation between mobile operators as they build their 5G networks and switch off 2G and 3G.
Orange and Free Mobile seek extension to roaming agreement in France
The French regulator ARCEP will have to approve the two-year extension, which would allow Free to roam on Orange’s network until 2022.
Ofcom finalises rules for 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award
The regulator set out the rules for the 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award, for which it will not impose coverage obligations due to MNOs’ commitment to the Shared Rural Network.
EC approves network sharing joint venture between TIM and Vodafone in Italy
UK Government to sign £1bn deal with MNOs for the Shared Rural Network
Italian regulator considers coverage obligations for Wind Tre – Fastweb shared 5G network
AGCOM is assessing the impact of the deal on the obligations attached to spectrum licences recently acquired by Wind Tre.
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.
Iliad seeks to stop 5G network sharing agreement between Wind Tre and Fastweb in Italy
It is understood the operator is also trying to stop a joint venture between TIM and Vodafone, since it would be the only Italian MNO left out of sharing agreements.
Belgian competition authority suspends Proximus–Orange network sharing joint venture
The BCA issued an interim suspension until 16 March 2020, while the operators continue the discussion with the telecoms regulator BIPT.
Netherlands regulator to issue guidelines for infrastructure sharing
The ACM will facilitate sharing in the context of 5G roll-out, by clarifying how operators can lease and rent frequencies and how they can work together in underserved regions.
