The Government will create ‘grey areas’ on top of the existing white areas, to ensure more municipalities can receive funding for very high-speed broadband deployment.
Ofcom and Which? tackle 5G health concerns
Misconceptions about the technology have boosted conspiracy theories about safety which Ofcom and others are attempting to quash.
Italian regulator considers coverage obligations for Wind Tre – Fastweb shared 5G network
AGCOM is assessing the impact of the deal on the obligations attached to spectrum licences recently acquired by Wind Tre.
Ofcom ordered to pay back £218m of ALFs to UK MNOs
The regulator lost its appeal to the UK High Court, and will now have to repay operators after overcharging them for annual spectrum licence fees.
Network security to be main consideration in Singapore 5G award
The IMDA has closed a beauty contest, which will lead to the creation of two nationwide 5G networks.
UK Regulators Network seeks ways to protect vulnerable customers
The UKRN held an event in London, at which it explored best practices to drive fair outcomes for vulnerable consumers.
Australian Federal Court clears Vodafone – TPG merger
The Court overturned a decision of the ACCC to block the merger, saying it would not substantially lessen competition.
T-Mobile – Sprint merger in the US cleared after court ruling
The biggest obstacle to the merger is now cleared, but the approval of the California Public Utilities Commission is still pending.
Swedish regulation for fibre networks vetoed by the European Commission
The EC has decided that the PTS can’t adopt its latest market review, and that it needs to take regional differences into account in its analysis.
Belgian regulator proposes temporary solution for 5G rollout in the 3.5GHz band
The BIPT proposes granting temporary licences in the band, while local and national governments reach an agreement over how to share any auction revenue.
