Further M&A opportunities are being pursued elsewhere, but could be met with opposition
Infrastructure and the cost of living were key themes this results season
Amid inflationary pressures, operators are looking to support consumers, although mid-contract price rises have supported top line trends
Liberalising more spectrum for 5G in the UK
Ofcom has heeded calls from Telefónica and Vodafone to enable the deployment of new technologies, others are likely to follow
The debate on a ‘fair contribution’ to network costs
‘Telecom Insights Week’ brought together stakeholders to discuss the internet ecosystem and how it should be funded in the future
Germany ends zero-rating: the rest of the EU will follow
The regulator has moved before new guidelines from BEREC are finalised. Zero-rating now look set to be a forgotten practice across the EU
Net neutrality up for debate in the UK
Prompted by calls from operators, and in light of Brexit, could the UK chart a different course when it comes to the open internet?
Portugal’s regulator changes 5G auction rules, again
The end might now be in sight, but the journey of repairing the relationship with the industry is only just beginning
The end of free roaming in Europe?
Falling roaming revenues as a result of COVID-19 have brought forward the inevitable return of some roaming charges in Europe for UK travellers
Spain’s €1.01bn 700MHz auction wrapped up in just two days
Portuguese regulator tries once again to speed up its 5G auction
The regulator is determined to bring the auction to a close, and in doing so has brought its relationship with MNOs to an all-time low