Melita failed with a similar merger in 2017, but is hopeful that a recognition of heightened customer and investment demands will lead to a different decision this time around
Hungary: Cycle testing mobile coverage
The NMHH’s novel way of testing mobile coverage breaks away from a peloton of international approaches that have tended to rely on theoretical projections
UK: A new National Planning Policy Framework
Local authorities in England will be expected to prioritise the deployment of telecoms networks and data centres as the Government pursues digital infrastructure-driven growth
Event debrief: Connected Britain 2026
Tensions flared over the nexfibre/Netomnia deal and Openreach’s fibre discounts, as data centres and the UK’s future DTT switch-off took AI’s place as prominent themes for this year
Australia: Accessing Triple Zero during network outages
Despite the possibility of national roaming, end users have been advised to try landlines or Wi-Fi calling to reach the emergency services if mobile networks go down
Event debrief: Ofcom/ITP Mobile Connectivity seminar
The audience welcomed the regulator’s recognition of the need to improve mobile coverage and quality, and its renewed approach to addressing the challenges at hand
The auctioning of expiring spectrum licences in Switzerland
As ComCom aims to ensure that the award of a scarce resource generates an appropriate level of revenue, operators are reluctant to repay for access to key bands so soon after the original auction
The BIPT’s fixed telecoms pricing report
As consumers increasingly opt for dual-play internet and mobile services, the regulator has encouraged regular switching to find lower prices
The state of broadband deployment in the US
The FCC’s latest progress report has exposed internal divisions on the role of satellite in helping to deliver high-speed connectivity nationwide
The ACCC’s mobile services inquiry
The ACCC is set to consider whether national roaming would improve outcomes for rural consumers despite industry concerns about the potential impact on network investment
