The decision helps better align Telefónica’s colocation prices with its costs, although the CNMC pushed back against retroactive adjustments to historic charges
MWC23: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 1
Predictably, fair share dominated most of the opening day’s sessions, with renewed calls for consolidation a close second
Accelerating the copper switch-off in Spain
Telefónica’s own research highlights how important upgrading exchanges to fibre will be for its climate ambitions, while also helping to reduce costs
Energy cost impacts weigh on telco results
In response to ongoing external challenges, some operators have stepped up energy efficiency initiatives to reduce consumption and save money
Liberalising more spectrum for 5G in the UK
Ofcom has heeded calls from Telefónica and Vodafone to enable the deployment of new technologies, others are likely to follow
The debate on a ‘fair contribution’ to network costs
‘Telecom Insights Week’ brought together stakeholders to discuss the internet ecosystem and how it should be funded in the future
Mexico prepares for its 5G spectrum auction
The multi-band award should result in a quick development of 5G in the country – but policymakers need to address the historically high costs of spectrum
Spain’s new rules for wholesale broadband access
The CNMC scales back fibre access regulation, and allows Telefonica to switch-off its copper network more quickly. Not a surprise, when fibre penetration is so high
Telefonica’s copper switch-off in Spain gathers pace
As the migration from copper to fibre speeds up, the operator is now touting the environmental benefits of its programme
