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Mobile JV attracts close EU scrutiny
Monday, 16 April 2012
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation of the mobile payment and advertising joint venture between Vodafone, Telefónica, Orange and T-Mobile.
General Court dismisses Telefónica appeal
Friday, 30 March 2012
Telefónica yesterday lost its bid to overturn its landmark €152 million antitrust fine – upholding the largest telecoms sanction ever issued by the European Commission and confirming the authority's stance on margin squeeze.
DG Comp looks into telecoms giants
Thursday, 15 March 2012
The European Commission has sent requests for information to five of Europe’s largest telecoms companies to examine whether talks over standard-setting implied collusion, despite claims by the companies that DG Comp was informed of the talks.
Spain probes telecom companies for margin squeeze
Friday, 06 January 2012
Spain’s National Competition Commission (CNC) has opened proceedings against Telefónica, Vodafone and Orange for alleged abuse of dominance, reigniting the debate on whether companies are responsible for margin squeeze when their tariffs are regulated.
Mexico mobile companies dominant, says authority
Wednesday, 02 November 2011
Mexico’s three largest mobile phone companies are dominant in the market for completing calls, according to the country’s Competition Commission. The ruling means the companies could come under increased regulation by Mexico’s telecommunications body.
DG Comp says Telefónica/PT agreement was illegal
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
The European Commission today sent a statement of objections to Telefónica and Portugal Telecom (PT) over an agreement not to compete in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
Mobile companies announce UK joint venture
Friday, 17 June 2011
Mobile phone operators Everything Everywhere, Telefónica and Vodafone have announced plans to form a joint venture creating a single platform for marketing and payment through mobile phones.
Telefónica and Portugal Telecom under DG Comp spotlight
Premium Article - Monday, 24 January 2011
The European Commission today opened an investigation of Portugal Telecom and Spain’s Telefónica, following allegations that they agreed not to compete with one another.
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