The Council of the European Union – the part of the EU legislature that represents member states – has formally laid out…
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BT agrees to $19B takeover of EE, paving way for close DT relationship
The negotiations are over: pending regulatory approval, BT will get back into the U.K.’s mobile scene in a big way by buying…
Read MoreHutchison Whampoa hopes to buy O2 UK for $15 billion
The pairing-off of major U.K. telecommunications players continues: On Friday, Three’s Hong Kong owner, Hutchison Whampoa, said it was now in exclusive…
Read MoreEU digital chief sides with Obama in defense of net neutrality
Andrus Ansip has expressed worries over the apparent watering-down of EU net neutrality proposals in their final stage of development. But what will the outcome be?…
Read MoreChina cautiously opens up to foreign investment in telecoms and online businesses
If you’re a telecoms or online firm that’s been itching to invest in China, now’s your chance – as long as you’re…
Read MoreAustrian mobile operators consolidate, but a new player is on the horizon
The country's smallest operator, 3, just grew significantly through the acquisition of number-three player Orange. However, regulatory approval was conditional on a new entrant taking hold later this year, and number-two player T-Mobile is also deeply unhappy about aspects of the takeover.…
Read More2.6 million join Free Mobile’s French revolution
After just three months of operation, France's disruptive Free Mobile -- which has upset the market with an innovative and controversial offering -- has won 2.6 million subscribers, an unprecedented number for a new European launch.…
Read MoreComing to America: China Telecom launching U.S. service
China Telecom is moving ahead with plans to pursue an MVNO service in the U.S. starting next year. A China Telecom executive said the branded cellular service will start early next year and will target tourists and travelers who fly between China and the U.S. frequently.…
Read MoreDitching net neutrality ‘risks irreversible harm’
A report published today in the UK labels arguments against network neutrality as "myths" -- and suggests that attempts by broadband providers to manage online traffic will end up doing long-term damage to the entire Internet industry.…
Read MoreVerizon FiOS Slows as Mobile Grows
Verizon's FiOS business slowed in the fourth quarter but Verizon Wireless continued to build on its momentum, adding 2.2 million new customers. And mobile data -- which has become a focal point for the carrier -- fueled much of the revenues.…
Read MoreGoogle Voice and How Anyone Can Be a Phone Company
A Google executive claims the company is "just scratching the surface" with Google Voice and will move aggressively to expand the offering next year. Which means network operators must ramp up their efforts to make their pipes smarter.…
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