The event saw regulation and policy dominate keynote sessions and panels, with AI the biggest buzz on the showfloor
MWC24: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 3
As FWA and sustainability become mainstream for operators, a coalition of tech companies launch a new forum to drive openness in the digital economy
MWC24: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 1
Calls for cross-industry collaboration, and a modern regulatory landscape were the asks from policymakers in a bid to revitalise Europe
Deregulation of wholesale fixed call origination
Spain’s CNMC looks to remove access obligations on Telefónica, bringing regulation in line with the majority of EU Member States
WEF 2024: Dominated by AI
AI took centre stage at Davos, although European operators continued to ask the EC to reconsider competition policies
Implementing vendor restrictions: Progress report
Western allies continue to push for Huawei restrictions abroad, even as operators struggle to comply at home
EU: A ‘Telecoms Act’ expected within the year
A new piece of legislation is promised to boost the sector’s fortunes and finally create a true single market for telecoms
Germany: Multi-band licence extensions to 2030
WACC: Adjustments in Spain to reflect recent macroeconomic conditions
CNMC adjusts the risk-free rate for Telefónica and Cellnex, but signals a return to the EC’s approved methodology
Europe’s ‘fair contribution’ debate: Latest updates
Following a positive vote in the Parliament, the EU’s largest telcos are now seeking to get consumers and businesses on side
