It is understood the operator is also trying to stop a joint venture between TIM and Vodafone, since it would be the only Italian MNO left out of sharing agreements.
Swedish regulator proposes new model for state involvement in broadband deployment
The PTS aims to stimulate broadband expansion in view of the country’s gigabit target for 2025 by granting support for a total EUR61.5m.
Ofcom sets out proposals for the use of the 100–200GHz band
The UK regulator follows through on the options it had presented in an industry workshop in September 2019.
Dutch regulator finds ISPs’ traffic management meets net neutrality rules
The ACM published a handbook with the results of its study, and some guidance for ISPs to ensure their traffic management techniques are compliant with net neutrality rules.
Belgian competition authority suspends Proximus–Orange network sharing joint venture
The BCA issued an interim suspension until 16 March 2020, while the operators continue the discussion with the telecoms regulator BIPT.
Norwegian regulator changes scope of Telenor’s SMP obligations
Nkom extends access obligations to part of Telenor’s fibre network, in view of the future switch-off of the operator’s copper network.
Ofcom sets out the UK’s long-term wholesale fixed telecoms market regulation
Ofcom aims to remove roadblocks to investment in fibre with a market review covering the period 2021 – 2026, but with a nod to a longer period of certainty and stability.
German competition authority gives green light to DT–EWE fibre joint venture
The two companies will now be able to deploy fibre in the north-west of the country, providing they honour commitments they’ve made.
New UK Government reiterates commitment to gigabit-capable broadband, but the timetable is uncertain
The Queen’s Speech opening the new parliamentary session refers to “gigabit-capable broadband” but without indicating an exact timeframe for delivery
Swedish regulator to adopt new data retention rules
The PTS has adopted provisions for telecoms operators to retain additional information alongside IP addresses, when these cannot identify an individual
