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 1
Calls for cross-industry collaboration, and a modern regulatory landscape were the asks from policymakers in a bid to revitalise Europe
Conference debrief: FT-ETNO Tech & Politics Forum 2023
The annual event in Brussels saw operators continue to push for in-market consolidation. Less was said of ‘fair share’ but Europe’s (lack of) leadership came under the microscope
Orange/VOO deal sparks telecoms restructuring in Belgium
A network access commitment secured the EC’s approval in Phase II, but further in-market consolidation now depends on the national competition authority
Infrastructure and the cost of living were key themes this results season
Amid inflationary pressures, operators are looking to support consumers, although mid-contract price rises have supported top line trends
European Commission sets provisional deadline for O2/Virgin Media merger
European Commission clears Vodafone’s acquisition of Liberty Global
German competition authority referral over Vodafone’s acquisition of Unity Media
The Bundeskartellamt has asked the EC to examine the German segment of Vodafone’s takeover of Liberty Global.
