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UK mobile operators win court case on annual licence fees

UK mobile operators win court case on annual licence fees

MNOs could now get back as much as £220m after the ruling.

Ofcom introduces new end-of-contract notification rules

Ofcom introduces new end-of-contract notification rules

UK operators will have to tell customers when their contract approaches expiry, and which deals are available.

Price cap for Intra-EU phone calls and texts comes into force

Price cap for Intra-EU phone calls and texts comes into force

The provision is part of the European Electronic Communications Code approved in December 2018.

Vodafone announces UK 5G launch date during full year results

Vodafone announces UK 5G launch date during full year results

The operator will switch on its 5G network on 3 July 2019 in seven cities across the UK.

EC harmonises spectrum in the 26GHz band for 5G

EC harmonises spectrum in the 26GHz band for 5G

The decision finalises the EU-wide coordination of the pioneer bands (700MHz, 3.6GHz and 26GHz) needed for 5G rollout across EU states.

BT’s further push into fibre dependent on getting the right regulatory environment

BT’s further push into fibre dependent on getting the right regulatory environment

Three months into the role and BT’s new Chief Executive, Philip Jansen, used the group’s 2018/19 FY results presentation to give analysts a glimpse of how he intends to make BT ‘bolder, smarter, faster and future-proof’.

Ofcom finds UK fixed broadband speeds went up 18% last year

Ofcom finds UK fixed broadband speeds went up 18% last year

For the first time, average fixed broadband speeds pass the 50Mbps mark.

Vodafone offers Telefonica wholesale access to its cable network in Germany

Vodafone offers Telefonica wholesale access to its cable network in Germany

The move aims to facilitate the European Commission’s approval of the acquisition of Liberty Global’s assets.

Australian regulator updates approach to wholesale mobile regulation

Australian regulator updates approach to wholesale mobile regulation

The ACCC proposes to retain voice call termination regulation, and to deregulate SMS termination.

Japanese government has a 5-year plan to tackle mobile not-spots

Japanese government has a 5-year plan to tackle mobile not-spots

The Ministry of Communications is consulting on a set of measures, and providing companies with financial incentives.