Policy and Regulation
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The European Commission’s report calls for a unified EU telecoms sector with radical regulatory overhauls needed to achieve harmonisation -
Jennifer Holmes at the London Internet Exchange says Kenya is powering up as a hub for regional growth.
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Capacity looks at sustainability reporting requirements that data centre operators in Europe need to meet and asks if the rules will have the impact they are intended to?
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New research from circular economy telecoms vendor TXO has found that the biggest reason for telecom equipment being decommissioned is the end of support contracts from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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Singapore's government has announced it will increase the power available for data centres in the country.
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The state of Maryland has passed new legislation that will significantly boost its appeal as a destination for data centre development.
Forthcoming events
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OTTs such as Netflix and Amazon are facing a new tax in Canada following the introduction of a parliamentary bill.
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The EU will soon confirm if the proposed merger between O2 and Virgin will be assessed by its Competition Commissioner or Britain's Competition and Markets Authority.
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Saudi Arabia’s communications commission has outlined plans to transition into a digital regulator.
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China has embarked on a multi-billion dollar buying spree as it prepares for US sanctions on its tech and communications industry to come into effect.
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BT has called for a new plan for rural and remote connectivity in the UK after Ofcom launched an investigation into its compliance with universal service obligations (USOs).
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Nokia has signed an infrastructure-as-a-service deal with Google Cloud that is intended to “transform” its digital infrastructure.
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South Africa is to auction frequencies for a wholesale-only wireless network.
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Caucasus Online has called on the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) to assist after Georgia’s regulator appointed a special manager to the company’s board.
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Orange has won the broadest range of 5G spectrum in France following the country’s auction of the 3.5GHz band.
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After banning Chinese vendors from 5G networks, the US could now turn attention to the security of its subsea cable connections.
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NTT has launched a buyout bid to take its mobile unit Docomo private, in a move that is likely to support the prime minister's push to reduce phone tariffs.
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The Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) has launched Greece’s tender to award frequencies to operate the country’s 5G networks.
