August 2017 : ComReg launches consultation on its review of Non-Geographic Numbers
Following a strategic review of Non-Geographic Numbers (NGNs) in Ireland, the Irish telecommunications regulator ComReg has launched a consultation presenting its findings that the current NGN regime is harming consumers and proposing two regulatory measures: Introduction of a ‘geo-linked’ tariff … Continue reading
August 2017 : CAT overturns Ofcom’s dark fibre proposals
The CAT has issued a ruling on BT’s appeal of Ofcom’s 2016 Business Connectivity Market Review, which proposed regulated access to BT’s dark fibre. The ruling overturns Ofcom’s key conclusions on market definition, finding that Ofcom erred in: (i) defining … Continue reading
July 2017 : RTR launches consultation for 3.4 – 3.8 GHz award
Austrian telecoms regulator RTR-GmbH has launched its consultation for the award of frequencies in the 3.4 – 3.6 GHz and the 3.6 – 3.8 GHz bands. The consultation document covers lot structure (including whether the frequencies should be offered nationally … Continue reading
June 2017 : European Commission publishes report on zero-rating
The European Commission has published a report on zero-rating practices in broadband markets prepared by DotEcon, Aetha Consulting and Oswell & Vahida. The report provides an overview of zero-rating practices in Europe at the end of the third quarter 2016, … Continue reading
June 2017 : DotEcon to support the DEA with upcoming 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz award
DotEcon, along with consultancy and research firm Analysys Mason, has been appointed by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) to assist with the forthcoming award of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 900 MHz and 2300 MHz bands in Denmark. The award … Continue reading
May 2017 : Nkom announces 900 MHz auction results
The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) has announced the conclusion of the 900 MHz spectrum auction in Norway, which has resulted in Telia Norge AS and Telenor Norge AS each being assigned 2×10 MHz in the band. DotEcon advised Nkom on the design … Continue reading
May 2017 : ComReg publishes results for 3.6 GHz auction
The Irish telecommunications regulator, ComReg, has published the preliminary results of the award of spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band in Ireland, paving the way for future 5G services. DotEcon advised ComReg on all aspects of the design and implementation of … Continue reading
February 2017 : NZ Commerce Commission blocks Sky-Vodafone merger
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has declined to grant clearance for the proposed merger of Sky Network Television and Vodafone New Zealand. As the Commission stated in its media release, the submissions it had received in response to its Letter of Unresolved Issues … Continue reading
November 2016 : Dan Maldoom talks about auctions on BBC Radio 4’s “The Bottom Line”
Dan Maldoom will be discussing auctions and their applications with Evan Davis and guests on BBC Radio 4’s business show “The Bottom Line” on Thursday 17th November at 8.30pm. If you miss it, get the podcast here (available shortly after broadcast).
September 2016 : The Danish 1800 MHz auction has ended
The auction for licences in the 1800 MHz band in Denmark has ended today (29 September 2016). TT-N won a total of 2×25 MHz, TDC 2×20 MHz and Hi3G 2×20 MHz. All three operators must meet a regional coverage obligation … Continue reading