All Public Affairs articles – Page 10

  • Cellnex offers CMA deal to secure Hutchison UK tower merger
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    Cellnex offers CMA deal to secure Hutchison UK tower merger

    2022-01-25T14:45:00Z

    Spanish InfraCo willing to sell enough sites from its existing estate to enable a new UK tower player to emerge, and overcome CMA concerns on competition linked to its planned CKH infrastructure acquisition. Four companies have already stepped forward as potential buyers. CTIL objects to being positioned as a ...

  • DCMS told to get a grip on Project Gigabit
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    DCMS told to get a grip on Project Gigabit

    2022-01-20T16:23:00Z

    “Disappointed” accounts committee frustrated by lack of measurable progress and clear plans for reaching 2025 target of 85% ultrafast coverage. Department blasted for lack of meaningful legislation on removal of barriers to deployment. DCMS still seeking clarity from operators on national rollout plans.

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    Ofcom details O2 UK ‘carelessness’ in billing investigation

    2022-01-17T15:55:00Z

    Regulator publishes 74-page document highlighting the extent of O2 UK feet-dragging in its investigation as to why the operator overcharged customers during a seven-year period. Demands O2 UK review its processes and systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of responses to information requests in future. Restates view that £150,000 ...

  • Vodacom, MTN pick sides in South African auction saga
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    Vodacom, MTN pick sides in South African auction saga

    2022-01-12T16:39:00Z

    Operators unite with South African regulator as rival Telkom requests further delays. Any success for Telkom would represent a sixth postponement of the auction, currently set to take place by the end of March.

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    Álvarez-Pallete warns of dangers of “digital slavery”

    2022-01-11T11:38:00Z

    Telefónica Executive Chairman asserts that societal imbalance and data exploitation are risks that must be addressed as the world’s economies are digitised. Dire warnings of ‘slavery’ fit with Group commitments on creation of a digital rights framework that would see operators positioned as trusted partners.

  • Telco giants join iPhone encryption battle
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    Telco giants join iPhone encryption battle

    2022-01-10T17:01:00Z

    Vodafone, Telefónica, and Orange add to voices calling for encryption technologies to be outlawed. EC asked to stop iPhones denying data access. Assertion comes amid wider controversy involving monitoring of illegal activity.

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    Ethiopia presses pause on third licence contest

    2021-12-30T10:02:00Z

    Regulator initiates another stoppage after interested parties request delay over RFP “concerns”. Move adds to sense of turbulence around Safaricom’s planned entrance into the country during 2022.

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    Ericsson loses latest skirmish in Telefónica Avatar saga

    2021-12-21T13:13:00Z

    Ericsson blocked from unilaterally changing working conditions for employees transferred from Telefónica in 2010 in conjunction with the AltamirA platform acquisition. A renewed deal linked to the platform removes Telefónica’s minimum spend commitment.

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    BT slammed for lack of action on spoofing

    2021-12-09T16:51:00Z

    IP altnet pokes incumbent over limited success in rooting out fraudulent use of caller ID. BT focused on industry collaboration to address fraud challenge. Migration to all-IP by 2025 portrayed as critical to effective remedies for the problem.

  • T-Mobile rides cyberattack storm
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    T-Mobile rides cyberattack storm

    2021-11-22T17:09:00Z

    Operator’s Q3 numbers indicate few customers ditched its services in wake of high-profile data breach in August 2021. Competitor exploitation of Sprint integration challenges highlighted as bigger issue, albeit one TMUS intends to make “short-lived”. TMUS highlights organisational and cultural changes in response to attack.

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    Altnets gird for legal battle over Openreach FTTP pricing — report

    2021-11-22T16:00:00Z

    CityFibre said to be heading up legal challenge to Ofcom’s Equinox decision. Rural fibre builder Gigaclear among altnets joining forces to fight back against Openreach’s lower FTTP pricing structure.

  • Phones 4u saga continues with ‘burner’ phone allegation
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    Phones 4u saga continues with ‘burner’ phone allegation

    2021-11-04T23:14:00Z

    Former Orange exec Benoit Scheen attempted to arrange untraceable call to collude with Vodafone, according to High Court claim. Illicit text messages uncovered as part of evidence discovery.

  • Vodafone Pass reviewed following EU judgement
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    Vodafone Pass reviewed following EU judgement

    2021-11-01T12:37:00Z

    ECJ goes further than expected by consumer group. VfD may be forced to provide the same terms and conditions through EU. Other European OpCos could be affected.

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    UK government defends Ethiopian mobile investment

    2021-10-27T10:58:00Z

    Vodafone and CDC investment in Ethiopian mobile operator crops up in parliamentary debate on Tigray humanitarian crisis. Investment deemed to be “right” and long term. CDC emphasises role as impact investor with a lot of patience. Vodacom agrees to fund Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia.

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    Vodafone pursues UK government over lost contract

    2021-10-26T15:18:00Z

    Vodafone loses Foreign Office contract to Fujitsu, claims process breached procurement rules. Preliminary issue trial set for January 2022.

  • Vodafone called upon for German emergency alerts
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    Vodafone called upon for German emergency alerts

    2021-10-25T12:40:00Z

    Bundestag amends legislature to pave the way for Cell Broadcast SMS-based early-warning system. July floods expedite political process, with politicians now laying out technical specifications before MNOs get to work.

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    BT escalates appeal in landline overcharging case

    2021-10-20T13:53:00Z

    Competition Appeals Tribunal tells BT it has little prospect of success in a call to block US-style class action. Operator will take case to Court of Appeal as it seeks to swap opt-out procedure for an opt-in alternative. The latest update in an ongoing £589m saga amid allegations of ...

  • T-Mobile Czech Republic, O2 seek end to antitrust case
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    T-Mobile Czech Republic, O2 seek end to antitrust case

    2021-10-14T12:58:00Z

    Operators offer concessions to settle EC probe of mobile network-sharing arrangements and avoid fines. The national regulator plans to step in and set mobile wholesale prices. Separately, TMCZ fights the regulator’s order to lower its wholesale prices.

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    Openreach gets Ofcom green light for new FTTP pricing

    2021-09-30T17:09:00Z

    Cheaper “Equinox” wholesale pricing offer to start on 1 October. Ofcom confirms no action needed on Openreach offer. Fibre altnets strongly opposed and considering next steps.

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    Telekom Deutschland’s regional fibre JV rocked by court ruling

    2021-09-27T08:45:00Z

    Düsseldorf court backs claims by Vodafone and rival altnet that Deutsche Glasfaser is “hindering competition” in FTTP space. 2019 regulatory clearance overturned. Operations progressing as normal, however.