Vodafone Regulatory & Compliance – Page 12
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Public Affairs
Vodafone Idea accused of IUC fraud
Indian operators alleged to ”fraudently masquerade” wireline numbers by local regulatory authority.
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Public Affairs
Vodacom Tanzania fends off controversy over alleged role in arrest of local journalist
Vodacom Tanzania (VdT) attempted to fend off growing controversy over its alleged role in the arrest of local journalist Erick Kabendera in July 2019, with a statement asserting that it has “always followed due process and fully complies with the country’s laws and regulations” on data privacy.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone Italy faces increased scrutiny over 5G network kit supply deals
Vodafone Italy (VfIt) faces increased scrutiny over its 5G network kit supply deals, after Italy’s new government under Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte approved its use of special powers, dubbed “golden powers”.
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Public Affairs
Top trio gain clear run on 5G spectrum
Boost for Vodafone as new entrant plan fails to re-emerge and Digi is locked out.
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Premium
Protests continue despite Unitymedia buy completion
Small operator grouping gets legal on competition. Housing association supply concerns resurface.
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Public Affairs
German operators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added rollout commitments made in return.
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Public Affairs
Kenya’s High Court dismisses SportPesa’s case
SportPesa attempted to challenge the country’s BCLB decision to cancel its operational licence.
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Public Affairs
Safaricom tagged in Airtel-Telkom politics
Rival drags Safaricom into arguments as merger hits problems.
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Public Affairs
Vodacom repeats plea for end to spectrum dilly-dallying
SA spectrum stoppage continues to disrupt Vodacom planning. Government digs heels in for mid-2020 decision; dreaded WOAN still alive. VdSA response includes 2G voice network closure.
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Premium
Vodafone Hutchison Australia bid to clear merger blockage begins
VHA and partner TPG focus on self-deprecation.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone UK hits out over Ofcom enterprise market plans
More business-to-business tension between VfUK and BT.
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Premium
Vodafone Group awarded compensation from the UK Government
Vodafone received £740,000 in costs, after UK Government’s error assessing bids.
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Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone Group joins LTE patent pool
Vodafone joined an LTE patent pool , which develops and manages licensing programmes on behalf of intellectual property holders.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone Hutchinson Australia fined for misleading billing service
VHA admitted it had made false or misleading representations about its third-party direct carrier billing service, agreeing to refund customers.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone Group commits to international climate targets
Vodafone commits to new international climate targets, aiming to help restrict global temperature increases.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone Group facing lawsuit over patent contention
Vodafone is facing a lawsuit at the High Court in London over a long-running 4G patent claim made by Munich-based IPCom.
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Public Affairs
Liberty Global deal approval triggers Deutsche Telekom
EC waives through merger, conditional on full compliance with Vodafone’s remedy package. Telekom considers legal action.
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Public Affairs
Third lawsuit attempt against Vodafone Greece likely
Greece’s Papistas family, former retail partners of Vodafone Greece, could be preparing a third attempt to sue Vodafone for damages related to the acrimonious breakup of their relationship, according to the Group’s latest Annual Report.
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Public Affairs
Vodacom cooperating with Tanzanian authorities, following mysterious arrest
Investigation underway following the arrest of VdT Managing Director, and four other employees.