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BT’s further push into fibre dependent on getting the right regulatory environment

BT’s further push into fibre dependent on getting the right regulatory environment

Three months into the role and BT’s new Chief Executive, Philip Jansen, used the group’s 2018/19 FY results presentation to give analysts a glimpse of how he intends to make BT ‘bolder, smarter, faster and future-proof’.

Ofcom finds UK fixed broadband speeds went up 18% last year

Ofcom finds UK fixed broadband speeds went up 18% last year

For the first time, average fixed broadband speeds pass the 50Mbps mark.

Vodafone offers Telefonica wholesale access to its cable network in Germany

Vodafone offers Telefonica wholesale access to its cable network in Germany

The move aims to facilitate the European Commission’s approval of the acquisition of Liberty Global’s assets.

Australian regulator updates approach to wholesale mobile regulation

Australian regulator updates approach to wholesale mobile regulation

The ACCC proposes to retain voice call termination regulation, and to deregulate SMS termination.

Japanese government has a 5-year plan to tackle mobile not-spots

Japanese government has a 5-year plan to tackle mobile not-spots

The Ministry of Communications is consulting on a set of measures, and providing companies with financial incentives.

Ofcom ranks customer service provided by the UK’s major telecoms firms

Ofcom ranks customer service provided by the UK’s major telecoms firms

The UK regulator’s report shows levels of customer satisfaction similar to the previous year.

Italian regulator opens consultation on making available more 5G spectrum

Italian regulator opens consultation on making available more 5G spectrum

AGCOM seeks input on the 1427–1452MHz and 1492–1517MHz ranges, and on part of the 3.4–3.6GHz band.

UK Government to give Huawei the green light for 5G according to leaked reports

UK Government to give Huawei the green light for 5G according to leaked reports

The National Security Council reached a decision on Tuesday, reports The Telegraph.

ARCEP proposes the installation of an API to help improve broadband performance monitoring in France

ARCEP proposes the installation of an API to help improve broadband performance monitoring in France

The French regulator aims to improve broadband QoS measurement.

CityFibre loses appeal over the use of the term ‘fibre’ in advertising

CityFibre loses appeal over the use of the term ‘fibre’ in advertising

The UK High Court of Justice ruled in favour of the Advertising Standards Authority.