Telecom NEWS
Vodafone/Three merger plans set for competition scrutiny
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is likely to take a close look at a proposed merger between Vodafone and Three in the UK market. Under the merger agreement, announced on Wednesday, … Continue reading “Vodafone/Three merger plans set for competition scrutiny”
BT to cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030
Telecoms group BT has revealed plans to reduce its workforce by as much as 42% over the next seven years. Announcing its annual results, the company said it expected its “total labour resource” … Continue reading “BT to cut up to 55,000 jobs by 2030”
Vodafone and Three UK discuss possible merger
Vodafone has confirmed that it is holding merger talks with Three UK about a deal to combine their British operations. According to Sky News, Vodafone UK and CK Hutchison, the owner of Three … Continue reading “Vodafone and Three UK discuss possible merger”
Huawei reveals new Kirin 970 phone chip
Huawei has unveiled a powerful new mobile phone chip, the Kirin 970. The chip will increase competition between Huawei and its major competitors, Apple and Samsung. The Kirin 970 is technically a chipset, … Continue reading “Huawei reveals new Kirin 970 phone chip”
BT shares drop after cost of Italian accounting scandal is revealed
Shares in BT fell nearly 20% on Tuesday after the company revealed the cost of mismanagement at its Italian division. BT announced in October 2016 that it had discovered “inappropriate behaviour” at the … Continue reading “BT shares drop after cost of Italian accounting scandal is revealed”
Ofcom to examine landline prices
All major landline providers in the UK have increased their line rental charges significantly in recent years, according to Ofcom. The telecoms regulator announced on Thursday that it will review the retail market … Continue reading “Ofcom to examine landline prices”
Ofcom orders BT to make Openreach more independent
Ofcom has ordered BT to legally separate from its network division Openreach, which controls the UK’s broadband infrastructure. The telecoms regulator said on Tuesday that BT had “failed to offer voluntary proposals that … Continue reading “Ofcom orders BT to make Openreach more independent”
MPs tell BT to invest more in Openreach
BT has been told to invest more in its infrastructure unit Openreach, or face the breakup of its business. The House of Commons? Culture, Media and Sport Committee said today that the former … Continue reading “MPs tell BT to invest more in Openreach”
Ofcom to break BT’s Openreach network monopoly
Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, revealed on Thursday that it plans to ensure digital communications customers receive better telecom quality and coverage. The telecom watchdog … Continue reading “Ofcom to break BT’s Openreach network monopoly”
Telecom Italia postpones fixed-line sale as Italy’s regulator approves lower cost access for competitors
Telecom Italia SpA (BIT:TIT) said its board had decided to halt the implementation of the plan to spin off the fixed-line business until favourable regulatory conditions are in place. Italy’s telecom regulator AGCOM … Continue reading “Telecom Italia postpones fixed-line sale as Italy’s regulator approves lower cost access for competitors”