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Apple South Korea proposes settlement to avoid antitrust allegations

Apple’s South Korea unit has proposed a settlement agreement with the country’ antitrust regulator, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC).

MWC Shanghai 2019: GSMA chief lauds 5G

GSMA director general Mats Granryd discussed the use cases 5G is already beginning to deliver during his opening keynote at…

Tech titans face clampdown from Australian regulator

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) called for new regulations on Facebook, Google and other tech behemoths which could…

US prohibits Chinese operator from entering its market

US regulators denied a request by China Mobile to operate in the US market and provide international telecommunications services, saying…

TPG-Vodafone merger in Australia faces opposition

Australian regulators blocked the multi-billion-dollar merger between Vodafone Hutchison Australia and TPG Telecom, in a surprise announcement that sent shares…

Singapore takes initial steps towards nationwide 5G rollout

A public consultation has been launched by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to determine the suitable regulatory framework needed…

Spark faces hefty fine over free trade breaches

New Zealand Operator Spark has breached the country’s fair trading act and is now subject to a NZD 765,000 (USD…

China investigates Ericsson’s licensing practices

Chinese regulators have launched an investigation into Ericsson’s patent licensing practices following complaints against the company’s intellectual property licensing practices…

Hong Kong releases spectrum roadmap for 5G

Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) has finally released a spectrum roadmap for 2019-2021.

Hong Kong adopts a ‘sandbox’ approach for crypto exchanges

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) CEO Ashley Alder disclosed that the commission will adopt a “sandbox” regulatory regime…

Thai regulator says delays on spectrum auction will not affect 5G timeframe

The telecommunications regulatory authority in Thailand has stated that the on-going issues with its auction of 1800MHz spectrum would not…

New Zealand operator rejects fiber charges issued by regulator

Vodafone New Zealand has rejected the charges that have been filed against them by the country’s regulator. The Commerce Commission…