The long-awaited process should stimulate broadband competition and benefit consumers, but Ofcom remains frustrated with the successive delays in the run up to its launch
Court upholds Google Shopping fine in the EU
The end of the 14-year long case provides an opportunity to reflect on the step-change in antitrust enforcement against big tech around the world
Tackling misinformation and disinformation in Australia
The Government is moving ahead with new regulation to combat misinformation and disinformation online, despite significant pushback from stakeholders
Swisscom/Vodafone Italia deal faces an in-depth review
While the parties anticipated the AGCM’s Phase 2 investigation, they remain confident it will lead to a favourable outcome
Licensing Amazon’s project Kuiper in the UK
Despite identifying four potential risks to competition, Ofcom expects to grant the new satellite licence, citing particular benefits for consumers in rural areas
CMA objects to Google’s hold over ad tech ecosystem
As anti-competition investigations probe Google’s dominant role in online advertising, the tech giant’s position may warrant the consideration of structural remedies
Event debrief: Connected Britain 2024, Day 2
Event debrief: Connected Britain 2024, Day 1
Amid ranging assessments of the future of the altnet market, panellists also made numerous asks of the new Government, from AI to infrastructure
Draghi: The future of European competitiveness
The report confirms the bleak outlook for Europe’s telecoms sector, but offers the possibility of growth, if not leadership, for the EU in some tech markets
Infrastructure sharing in regional Australia
The ACCC will not stand in the way of Optus and TPG’s mobile network and spectrum sharing despite blocking a similar agreement between Telstra and TPG
