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European Commission
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EC raises concerns of Orange-MásMóvil deal
The European Commission (EC) has voiced it concerns that the joint venture of Orange and…
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EU votes to make all mobile devices carry USB-C
All mobile devices sold in Europe by the end of 2024 must be equipped with…
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More than a dozen telco CEOs call on EU to make big tech share network costs
Some 15 European telcos have sent a joint letter to the European Commission, urging the…
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Viaplay boss Jensen discusses streaming competition with European commissioner Thierry Breton
Viaplay Group president and CEO Anders Jensen has met with European commissioner Thierry Breton to…
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34 NGOs call for protections to net neutrality amid calls for big tech to shoulder network costs
Digital rights activists have warned that EU plans to force tech giants to contribute towards…
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European Parliament approves DSA proposal to ban some targeted ads
The European Parliament has voted to approve the initial draft of the Digital Services Act…
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European Commission considering infringement procedure of Italian media Law
The European Commission is reportedly on the verge of launching an infringement procedure against a…
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EC takes aim at IP theft with Piracy Watch List
The European Commission has published a ‘Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List’ to highlight websites and…
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European Parliament approves telecom code
The European Parliament has voted in favour of proposals to create a new European Electronic…
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Cable Europe unsatisfied with EC position on VodafoneZiggo
Cable industry body Cable Europe has expressed its disappointment with the “open-ended and unclear” position of…
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Sky independent committee welcomes EC Comcast approval
Sky’s independent committee has welcomed the European Commission’s decision at the end of last week…
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Cable and telecom groups differ on EU telecom reform deal
Cable industry body Cable Europe has welcomed an agreement reached this week between the European…
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Fox London office raided by European Commission investigators
European Commission investigators raided the UK offices Fox Networks Group yesterday as part of an…
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European Court annuls EC approval of VodafoneZiggo JV
The European Union General Court has annulled the European Commission’s approval of the merger of…
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High speed internet ‘available in 75% of EU homes’
High-speed broadband services of at least 30 Mbps were available to 75.9% of EU households…
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EU approves Vivendi control of Telecom Italia
The European Commission has approved Vivendi’s acquisition of de facto control over Telecom Italia, after…
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Vivendi to challenge Italian ruling on Telecom Italia and Mediaset stakes
Vivendi has said it will take “any appropriate legal action” including a possible complaint to…
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EBU calls for cross-border access to content
EU decision makers should give citizens “the keys to enjoy more TV and radio programmes”…
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Europe at ‘crunch point’ ahead of 5G transition
Europe is at a ‘crunch point’ when it comes to telecoms, with the planned move…
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EU reaches agreement on content portability
The European Parliament, the European Commission and member states have reached an agreement on implementing…
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EU institutions agree plan to allocate 700MHz band to mobile in 2020
European institutions have agreed on a plan to coordinate the use of 700MHz band –…
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Broadcasters slam new EC copyright plan to increase mobility
A body that represents European commercial broadcasters and international media groups has reacted unfavourably to new…
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EC and industry groups set out 5G vision
Media and telecom industry groups are setting out their positions ahead of the European Commission’s…
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EC sets July deadline for Liberty-Vodafone decision
The European Commission’s competition authority has set a provisional July 19 deadline for ruling on…
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Commission’s media plans attract mixed reaction
Industry players have reacted to the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive, unveiled by the European…
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EC greenlights Telenet acquisition of BASE
The European Commission has approved Telenet’s buyout of Belgian mobile operator BASE Company. The Liberty…
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EC spectrum plan raises alarm at EBU
The EBU has expressed strong concern about proposals from the European Commission to set a…
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Report: EU set to approve Telenet-BASE deal
The EU is set to give approval to Telenet’s buyout of Belgian mobile operator BASE…
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Juncker: EU unlikely to trigger ‘rule of law’ over Polish media law
The EU is unlikely to take action against Poland over its new media law under…
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Polish media law could trigger EU action, warns Oettinger
EU digital economy commissioner Gunther Oettinger has said that a controversial new Polish media law…