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M&A

A new market structure for broadband in Italy

The sale of TIM’s fixed-line infrastructure is not expected to affect competition at the wholesale level, but the Government will be watching developments closely

Mobile market consolidation in the US

T-Mobile claims acquiring UScellular will boost competition, but M&A in such a concentrated market will attract scrutiny over the potential effects on pricing and consumers

The UK’s framework for regulating online platforms

Though the DMCC Act diverges in the details when compared to the EU’s DMA, the laws both reflect a growing global scrutiny for mergers and acquisitions in tech markets

Regulating AI competition in the UK

The CMA’s early and active agenda for addressing the competitive risks posed by AI stands in stark contrast to the Government’s more pro-innovation approach

Event debrief: Connected North 2024

Adoption, consolidation and regulation dominated discussions at this year’s event, with tensions already running high heading into the Telecoms Access Review

Event debrief: BEREC’s 12th Stakeholder Forum

While the EC’s digital infrastructure white paper took centre stage, speakers also highlighted the increasing criticality of ensuring network security and resilience

UK: CMA set for Phase II review of Three/Vodafone merger

Despite competition concerns at the both the retail and wholesale levels, there’s still the possibility commitments could be agreed that get the deal the green light

EC: Adoption of revised market definition notice for competition cases

Updating the 27-year-old guidance should better equip the EC to assess competitive dynamics in the digital economy

Event debrief: ECTA’s manifesto for Europe

The event provided a good opportunity to hear from Europe’s access seekers and challengers on the recent connectivity white paper. Evolution not revolution was the overriding message

M&A: Latest developments in Europe

While an in-market mobile merger in France appears likely, consolidation in Portugal’s fixed broadband market is facing strong opposition