We explore what a return to Obama-era net neutrality rules would look like, plus attempts to promote Europe’s divisive 'fair share' debate in India and Brazil.
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 distil reaction to the EC’s White Paper on the future regulation of the sector including thoughts on the SMP regime, list of designated markets, spectrum policy, coordinated copper retirement, and levelling the playing field between telecoms and big tech.
We review the EU's GIA and Gigabit Recommendation, including points of contention, how the legislation has evolved, stakeholder reaction, and consider what the EC might do next.
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.
