We examine progress so far and expected completion timelines for retirement, common challenges faced by operators, and the frameworks put in place by regulators to guide the process.
AI policymaking has shifted from a focus on safety to competition. We discuss the direction of regulation and analyse some of the AI investment commitments of governments.
We analyse recent M&A decisions in Denmark, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain, including remedies and implications for the market. We also consider proposed deals in France, Italy and the UK, and the prospects for approval.
We consider the international experience of switching off the PSTN including issues encountered, and noteworthy interventions by regulators in Germany, France and New Zealand to protect consumers.
