NZ regulator still unconvinced by Sky-Vodafone merger
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has again raised concerns over the merger between local satellite pay-TV provider Sky Network Television and mobile operator Vodafone...
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European Commissioner Andrus Ansip expects telcos will increasingly have to compete in a Europe-wide space
In September, the European Commission put forth the Electronic Communications Code to legislate on spectrum to boost investment in high-speed...
EC investigates Czech network sharing deal over anti-competition concerns
The European Commission has announced it is investigating whether a network sharing agreement between O2 Czech Republic, its infrastructure spinoff Cetin, and T-Mobile...
Analysts anticipate rough review process for AT&T-Time Warner deal
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson has sought to allay fears that the US telecoms giant’s blockbuster US$85.4bn acquisition of media behemoth Time...
Oi looks for new advisers, turns its back on PJT
Struggling Brazilian telco Oi is seeking a new financial adviser with more knowledge of the country’s law to assist in talks with...
Vivendi says no longer interested in amicable solution with Mediaset
French media giant Vivendi has said it is no longer seeking an amicable solution with Italian broadcaster Mediaset over its pay-TV unit, although sources...
FCC forward auction fails to attract enough bids – again
The latest stage of the FCC’s ongoing incentive spectrum auction has concluded abruptly, ending after a single bidding round. Participants bid...
Telia wins bank approval for Lithuanian merger a year after inking deal
Sweden’s Telia has received clearance from the Bank of Lithuania to merge its two local units, mobile carrier Omnitel and fixed-line...
Greek parliament clears path for OTE stake sale
The Greek parliament has reportedly approved an amendment which removes the state’s right to veto changes to the shareholders’ agreement...
Thuraya Q&A: One stop shop
Thuraya has finally unveiled an outline for its next generation plans after a years-long process. CEO Samer Halawi tells SatelliteFinance’s...
