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Communications Markets
James Robinson, Senior Analyst
BT, TalkTalk, and a Supplier of Last Resort

BT’s rescue of TalkTalk from administration has not been without controversy. As the Government weighs up the pros and cons of the deal, it has (rightly) provided its strongest signal yet that it is open to exploring a safety net in the event of future operator failures.

BT, TalkTalk, and a Supplier of Last Resort

Telefonica

Consolidating the altnets: The main act

Consolidating the altnets: The main act

The fragmented nature of the UK’s fibre market is a barrier to effective network competition becoming established for the long term. With consolidation now necessary, we review the likely approach the CMA would take to three rumoured transactions.

Consolidating the altnets: Setting the scene

Consolidating the altnets: Setting the scene

The proliferation of altnets changed the fibre landscape in the UK, compelling the incumbent into action. Consolidation of networks, brands and customers is now on the horizon, which could ultimately lead to a more sustainable and competitive market structure.

Ownership structures in European telecoms

Ownership structures in European telecoms

A trend in cross-border investment in the telecoms sector continues to play out, with operators, financial institutions and governments all contributing to developments. We explore the motivations behind recent deals and the factors that will influence whether further transactions are on the horizon.

Foreign equity stakes in telecoms

A wave of cross-border investment has seen some operators – directly or indirectly – acquiring shares in their peers. We outline a number of recent developments in the market and in legislation, and consider what's next for foreign investment regulation

Remedies in four-to-three mobile mergers

With renewed calls for in-market consolidation and pending transactions in two European countries, it is timely to revisit previous merger review decisions. We’ve analysed the commitments in four deals and considered the impacts they had on the market

The race to net zero: The role of policymakers

As operators work to limit their environmental impact, some regulators are actively supporting sustainability efforts, while others seem relatively less engaged. We outline tangible steps they could be taking to help reduce the industry’s carbon footprint

Fair share: Can it coexist with net neutrality?

Despite finding support for fair share, operators are yet to convincingly outline how their proposals can be implemented without undermining the open internet. Showing how that can be achieved in practice is a prerequisite to advancing the debate

Telecoms versus tech: Who should bear the cost of deploying infrastructure?

Amid rising traffic levels and investment requirements, telcos want tech firms to contribute to network costs. While tech firms claim telcos have failed to monetise their customers, the ‘fair contribution’ concept has grabbed the attention of policymakers