Cloud services are attracting increasing attention from regulators globally, which is set to ramp up with further adoption of emerging technologies
Netherlands: KPN’s acquisition of quad-play operator will require commitments
The deal would further cut the market share of independent MVNOs, while strengthening the incumbent’s position in the low-cost segment
Apple’s iPhone 12: Ban over radiation concerns
France’s spectrum agency orders Apple to withdraw the device from the market, prompting fellow regulators in the EU to follow suit
Netherlands: Wholesale local access market left unregulated
The ACM will be monitoring KPN and Glaspoort’s network access commitments, which may have helped save VodafoneZiggo from new regulation
Cloudbusting: Hyperscalers come under increasing regulatory scrutiny
France, the Netherlands and the UK have all announced reviews of competition in the cloud market, but will their investigations identify concerns?
Promoting competition between cloud providers
Proposed amendments by the Netherlands to the EU’s Data Act could support interoperability, although some provisions could see lengthy negotiations
Negotiating lower wholesale fibre prices in the Netherlands
By accepting a voluntary commitment from KPN the regulator hopes to avoid future legal challenges, but access seekers aren’t thrilled
T-Mobile takes KPN to court over copper phase-out in the Netherlands
There are signs that KPN’s competitors would struggle without a regulated migration offer. It is likely that the ACM will end uncertainty by issuing new rules next year
A stronger role for national authorities in enforcing the EU’s Digital Markets Act?
France, Germany and the Netherlands want more flexibility in setting remedies for gatekeepers. Tough negotiations with the EU Parliament could be ahead
