In a generally unregulated market, the regulator is concerned about high prices and lack of competition
Removing Huawei from the UK’s fixed networks
Operators will be relieved the Government hasn’t set a deadline for the complete removal of Huawei from fibre networks, something that could have significantly impacted rollout plans
Hungary to subsidise replacement of 3G handsets
Regulators have so far generally been hands-off when it comes phasing out 2G/3G, but may need to give a helping hand where consumers are hesitant
Ofcom’s mobile strategy review: How best to support investment?
While not seen as significant as a parallel review being conducted by DCMS, it will set the tone for an important next phase
5G and sustainability
The French regulator has shone a light on energy consumption of 5G networks and environmentally friendly approaches to using the 26GHz band
US operators face obstacles in using the C-Band for 5G
Safety concerns raised by the aviation industry are delaying Verizon & AT&T’s deployments after these operators collectively paid $70bn to use the spectrum
UK competition authority could block the sale of Three’s towers to Cellnex
UK competition authority accuses Apple and Google of operating a duopoly
The CMA’s findings are consistent with findings elsewhere, however the UK could be the first to put in place ex-ante rules to address them
The EU’s roaming regulation extended until 2032
One of the EU’s biggest success stories will continue. For it to function well, travel patterns will need to resume to pre-pandemic levels
UK Government announces 2G and 3G phase-out by 2033
While sunsets are expected to occur sooner than then, experience shows operators will still face challenges in migrating some customers away from older technologies
