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EC gives green light to Telenet TV group acquisition

The European Commission has granted approval for Liberty Global-backed Belgian cable operator Telenet to acquires…

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BNE slams “premature” deadline on 700MHz

Terrestrial broadcast trade organisation Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE), providing its input for the European common…

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EC opens in-depth investigation into Orange Jazztel acquisition

European regulators are to open an in-depth investigation into Orange’s proposed acquisition of Spanish service…

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Neelie Kroes signs off from European digital role

The retiring head of the European Commission’s digital policy, Neelie Kroes, saw out her last…

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Kroes uses swansong speech to warn of European digital divide

In her last speech as EC vice-president responsible for the digital agenda, Neelie Kroes has…

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EU and Japan to invest in bandwidth for 2020 Olympics

The European Commission and Japan are investing €6 million each in four projects to help…

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EC refers Luxembourg after assessment failure

The European Commission has referred Luxembourg to the European Court for persistent delays in analysing…

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Android is a ‘Trojan Horse’, says Orange chief

Google’s Android platform is a “Trojan Horse” and European regulators are “often naïve” about giant…

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European Commission resumes Liberty Global review

The European Commission has reportedly resumed its review of Liberty Global’s planned takeover of Dutch…

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IBC and CTAM Europe EuroSummit unveil speaker highlights

Forthcoming industry conferences the IBC and CTAM Europe’s EuroSummit have unveiled strong speaker line-ups. The…

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EC puts Ziggo probe on hold

The European Commission has paused its review of Liberty Global’s acquisition of Dutch cabler Ziggo…

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EC preparing ground for new telecom regulation guidance

The European Commission wants to issue new guidance to national regulators in an attempt to…

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“Radical” EC Telecom Package could be in place by next Easter, says Kroes

The European Commission should be in a position to deliver a complete Telecoms Single Market…

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EC launches major media consultation

The European Commission has launched a consultation on media convergence, looking at issues such as…

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European Commission urges innovation

European Commission vice-president Neelie Kroes has called on traditional media companies to “adapt and innovate”…

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Euro TV VOD still only 1% of revenues, EC to launch connected TV consultation

A new study looking at the implementation of the European Commission’s Audiovisual Media Services directive…

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Kroes backs cable opposition to Dutch open access move

European Commission vice-president Neelie Kroes has told European cable CEOs that the EC is opposed…

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No regulatory holiday for telecoms players, says Kroes

The EC’s digital agenda goals can best be met by maximising competition and not by…