Public affairs – Page 17
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PremiumT-Mobile Poland under fire for misleading free data ads
Consumer watchdog claims ads for free mobile data offer may mislead customers, with action coming despite previous warning.
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PremiumAudit at Cosmote ‘uncovers Greek intelligence wiretapping’
Investigation at operator by Greek state‑backed press freedom authority reportedly reveals journalist and MEP were wiretapped for “unspecified national security reasons”.
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PremiumT-Mobile keen as Poland’s 5G spectrum auction nears start
Poland’s auction for 3.6GHz spectrum set to begin two years after announcement.
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PremiumTelefónica again locks horns with CNMC over DTS takeover
Further disciplinary proceedings facing Telefónica after it failed to comply with commitments made to secure 2015 DTS takeover, says CNMC.
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PremiumBT’s stunted Digital Voice rollout set to restart in spring
Group prepares to reactivate analogue-to-digital switchover after several months on pause amid public backlash.
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PremiumTPG–Telstra to appeal denied RAN-sharing agreement
ACCC rejects network-sharing proposal over competition concerns.
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PremiumVodafone Ireland shells out €146m for multi-band spectrum
Vodafone, Eir, and Three each table bids worth more than €140m for spectrum to support roll out of 5G across Ireland.
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PremiumBT welcomes UK regulation as commercial drone services beckon
Ofcom confirms January launch for UAS Operator Radio licences, paving the way for commercial, long-range, high-altitude drone operations.
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Financial & PerformanceRevenue flat at UK telcos’ M&A sherpa
Robey Warshaw sees slight dip in takings despite recruitment of former UK Chancellor George Osborne.
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OperationsVodafone digs deep to ensure business resiliency
Vodafone mobilises workforce to tackle series of ‘overlapping crises’.
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M&AANACOM to decide fate of Vodafone Portugal Nowo buyout
Portuguese telecoms regulator asked to provide “opinion” on Vodafone Portugal’s Nowo acquisition.
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Public AffairsEthio Telecom declares legal offensive on Safaricom after outages
State-owned Ethio Telecom threatens legal action against Safaricom Ethiopia after line installations allegedly cause service blackouts.
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M&AVodacom ‘completes’ Egypt deal as Etisalat ‘studies offer’ for SA group
Reports indicate that Vodafone Egypt transaction took place last Thursday.
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Public AffairsOfcom takes watching brief on mobile future as BT warns of OS capture
Ofcom review promises to keep a closer eye on market development as mobile market evolution promises enhanced role for hyperscalers and big tech.
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Public AffairsVodacom DRC offices “sealed”, accounts “seized” in tax dispute
Congolese operator claims tax authorities have initiated “forced recovery” of disputed tax bills “against all expectations”.
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Public AffairsSpain ‘to extend’ Telefónica shield as macro headwinds build
Reports suggest the ‘anti-takeover’ shield could be extended to end-2023.
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Network & InfrastructureHome Office red tape ‘holding up’ Scottish rural mobile plan
UK authorities have been seeking a speedier route to rural mobile expansion by melding parts of the publicly-funded Scottish 4G Infill, Emergency Services Network, and Shared Rural Network schemes. But are different initiatives getting in each other’s way?
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Public AffairsBT wants more D&I influence on commercial agenda
Group management lays out plans to build diversity and inclusion programmes into BT growth strategy.
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Public AffairsGermany will treat Chinese suppliers on “case-by-case” basis
Economy ministry floats idea of tighter scrutiny on Huawei, ZTE, but does not heed US call for outright ban. Washington warns Berlin of putting national security at risk through over-reliance on trade links with China.
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Public AffairsM-PESA backs Kenyan government’s Hustler Fund
Safaricom is among partners of new government-funded loans scheme in Kenya, targeting problem of “predatory” lenders.