Melita failed with a similar merger in 2017, but is hopeful that a recognition of heightened customer and investment demands will lead to a different decision this time around
The future of free-to-air TV in Australia
The Government is consulting on three options for the future of free-to-air TV, ranging from a minimal change to a marked shift in the current broadcast delivery model
Hungary: Cycle testing mobile coverage
The NMHH’s novel way of testing mobile coverage breaks away from a peloton of international approaches that have tended to rely on theoretical projections
Re-regulating wholesale broadband in Austria
A court has overturned the TKK’s 2022 market review decision, raising questions about the procedure and analysis underpinning the deregulation of A1 Telekom
The conditions for spectrum renewal in Czechia
The CTU is offering 20-year licence extensions in exchange for operators tackling white spots and ensuring networks remain resilient during crisis situations
UK: A new National Planning Policy Framework
Local authorities in England will be expected to prioritise the deployment of telecoms networks and data centres as the Government pursues digital infrastructure-driven growth
Event debrief: Connected Britain 2026
Tensions flared over the nexfibre/Netomnia deal and Openreach’s fibre discounts, as data centres and the UK’s future DTT switch-off took AI’s place as prominent themes for this year
Australia: Accessing Triple Zero during network outages
Despite the possibility of national roaming, end users have been advised to try landlines or Wi-Fi calling to reach the emergency services if mobile networks go down
Price inequality in the Netherlands
The Consumers’ Association welcomes greater ACM oversight of the broadband loyalty penalty, but fears that it will only go so far
Event debrief: Ofcom/ITP Mobile Connectivity seminar
The audience welcomed the regulator’s recognition of the need to improve mobile coverage and quality, and its renewed approach to addressing the challenges at hand
