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MWC25: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 3

Safety, security and satellite were three prominent and popular topics, with a surprising dose of optimism offered over Europe’s future competitiveness

MWC25: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 1

Familiar calls for deregulation and consolidation to help spur investment alongside debates over fair share and the governance of AI set the tone for the first day of the event

Extending spectrum licences in Germany

The Bundeskartellamt argues that conditions attached to the proposed extension of spectrum usage rights would harm new entrant 1&1 and hinder wholesale competition

Event debrief: TechUK’s Future Telecoms Conference

While panellists were generally positive about the Government’s commitment to economic growth, questions remain on how that will be translated into tangible policy change

The problem of dormant contracts in the Netherlands

Expired minimum terms, a tendency not to switch and inadequate communication from operators mean telecoms consumers are missing out on significant savings

Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia

Swisscom makes wholesale access commitments to secure the AGCM’s approval and strengthen its position in Italy, as Vodafone completes European “rightsizing”

Revising annual spectrum licence fees in the UK

Ofcom’s proposals update rather than overhaul its approach to calculating charges for the use of spectrum, but nonetheless represent a win for industry

Three/Vodafone in the UK: Merger approval

Approval from the CMA based on behavioural, rather than structural, remedies is unusual but sensible. It does, however, mean that much of the real work starts now

A call to action on digital inclusion

The report issues a familiar ask for an updated national strategy from government while positioning digital inclusion as a priority within a broader story of economic growth

Event debrief: UKTIN Telecoms Commercialisation & Network Economics

Telecoms is recognised as a tough sector to be in, with high capex requirements, minimal returns and limited attraction for investors