The proposed price is far higher than operators expected, and depends on the rollout of 5G base stations.
UK Government publishes 5G supply chain diversification strategy
The Government will incentivise open-interface solutions, and facilitate the phase-out of 2G and 3G networks.
UK Government revises gigabit broadband target
The Chancellor introduced a National Infrastructure Strategy, in which it targets Gigabit broadband for 85% of UK premises by 2025.
UK Government publishes draft Telecoms Security Bill
The bill follows on from the Government’s decision to restrict Huawei’s role in the country’s 5G networks.
ACM to deregulate leased lines in the Netherlands
US Congress passes bill to fund OpenRAN development
EC refers Virgin/O2 merger to the UK competition authority
Spanish regulator begins a new review of the wholesale broadband access markets
The CNMC looks to reduce the area of the country where Telefonica faces wholesale access obligations.
Czech Republic completes 5G spectrum auction
Finnish Government to launch new financial aid scheme for broadband rollout
The Government will allocate €5m in 2021, and struck an agreement with operators to improve connectivity throughout the country.
