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Google calls for a ‘more responsible, innovative and helpful internet in Europe’

The company called for a balanced regulatory framework in its response to the Digital Services Act consultation.

French Government makes available a further €240m for full fibre

The Government aims to boost public initiative networks to facilitate full fibre for everyone by 2025.

Bouygues Telecom challenges ‘5G law’ in France

The operator filed an appeal against the law on network equipment security as it seeks the right to obtain compensation for the equipment it needs to replace.


Facebook in a stand-off with regulators in Australia

The company threatens to stop Australian users from sharing news, should the News Media Bargaining Code come into force later this year.

TIM and Italian Government reach agreement on single fixed network

A new company has been created, to hold TIM’s access network and pave the way for the integration of OpenFiber.

Brazil establishes its first data protection authority

The authority will oversee compliance with the General Data Protection Law, which will come into force in August 2020.

FCC concludes its first mid-band spectrum auction for 5G

The US regulator raised USD4.6bn for the award of spectrum in the 3.5GHz band.

European Commission to deregulate three wholesale markets

The EC issued a draft of the reviewed Recommendation on relevant markets, proposing to retain ex-ante regulation on only two wholesale markets.

Swiss competition authority investigates Swisscom’s behaviour in business connectivity market

The Competition Commission believes Swisscom may be charging excessive prices in the interconnection of commercial sites.

Ofcom reveals best and worst telecoms customer service

Satisfaction rates in mobile remains high, whereas broadband satisfaction has seen a slight increase.