Given the trend of selling towers to large independent companies, is the way that they're regulated still fit for purpose?
Australia: Court prohibits Telstra/TPG rural tie-up
The parties could yet adjust the proposed agreement or appeal to the Federal Court, for which success would mean meeting a high legal threshold
Mobile network sharing in the Czech Republic given the green light
Following a six-year investigation, the EC is finally satisfied commitments made by operators are sufficient to resolve competition issues
Optus asks the ACCC to halt the proposed Telstra/TPG merger in Australia
Optus argues the deal would undermine investment incentives and consumer choice in rural areas, and reduce the resilience of communities to natural disasters
Mobile network sharing guidelines approved in the Netherlands
The ACM sets out the conditions under which operators can collaborate for more efficient rollout of mobile networks
UK mobile operators make progress on the Shared Rural Network
ARCEP extends network sharing agreement between Orange and Free Mobile
The French regulator approved a two-year extension, which will allow Free Mobile to roam on Orange’s network until 2022.
Dutch regulator proposes network sharing guidelines
The ACM is looking to foster cooperation between mobile operators as they build their 5G networks and switch off 2G and 3G.
Orange and Free Mobile seek extension to roaming agreement in France
The French regulator ARCEP will have to approve the two-year extension, which would allow Free to roam on Orange’s network until 2022.
Ofcom finalises rules for 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award
The regulator set out the rules for the 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award, for which it will not impose coverage obligations due to MNOs’ commitment to the Shared Rural Network.
