With just two nationwide networks currently, Nkom determines the need to maintain access remedies imposed on Telenor for a further three years
Sweden: Raising awareness of 2G/3G switch off
Operators have jointly launched a campaign to inform the public and provide guidance on how best to navigate the transition
WEF 2024: Dominated by AI
AI took centre stage at Davos, although European operators continued to ask the EC to reconsider competition policies
Conference debrief: ETNO-MLex Digital Policy Day
To drive progress against 2030 connectivity targets, like-minded stakeholders urged changes to the EU’s telecoms regulation and its attitude to in-market mergers
A wave of mobile market restructuring in Asia
While Europe pushes the idea of cross-border mergers, telcos will hope regulators follow Asia’s lead in approving in-market consolidation
Norway sets stronger safeguards for Telenor’s copper retirement
Nkom has asked Telenor to provide better information about its retirement plans, and ensure adequate alternative wholesale products are available
Norway completes 5G multiband auction
The price of spectrum was high, despite discounts being available for committing to cover rural areas
ECJ limits operators' use of zero rating
The ECJ ruled on a case in Hungary, confirming that zero-rated services have to stop once a user’s data allowance has been used up.
Telenor fined for anti-competitive practices in Norway
Telenor was found to be pricing out its competitors which relied on wholesale access to offer mobile broadband between 2008 and 2012.
Norwegian regulator continues with national roaming obligation for Telenor
Nkom considers the measure is still necessary, but commits to removing price controls after the next review.
