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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Governments have a big part to play and must “step up” to reinvest in the future of telco networks according to Peter Hobbs, group director for international business and wholesale at Digicel.
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Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat has received unconditional clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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i3forum, an industry association focused on driving global collaboration and innovation, has appointed its newly elected board.
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Microsoft has reacted furiously to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocking its US$68.7 billion deal to buy gaming firm Activision.
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India’s fledgling Vodafone Idea has accused its competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel of predatory pricing with their latest 5G deals.
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The UK government has announced an investment package worth up to £150 million to boost digital connectivity across the country.
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Verizon Public Sector has won a 15-year infrastructure contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) worth over $2 billion.
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Carriers carrying IP voice calls into the US from outside now have to authenticate those calls before delivering them, or face fines of thousands of dollars per call.
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The US telecoms regulator is likely to be stuck in a two-two voting tie for months or years following the withdrawal of a Democratic-supporting candidate.
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The Middle East is not yet ready for the metaverse according to a panel of experts at Capacity Middle East.
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MTN Group and Huawei have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster their strategic cooperation in the field of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
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Inmarsat and Viasat have overcome the latest hurdle in their fight through international regulators to approve their US$7.3 billion merger.
