European operators increase pressure to get approval for transnational mergers

In a regular text, Connect Europe and the GSMA called for a comprehensive reform of the rules governing mergers in the European context. New warnings about the competitive lag of operators compared to their counterparts in China and the United States. The problem of scale and the fight against biases against mergers.

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México · Politics · Spectrum09/09/2025

The 3 novelties in spectrum cost that the Mexican government is pushing to revive the ift-12

There will be no price increase due to inflation; discounts on the annual fee will be established in exchange for coverage, and private networks will be promoted. The goal is to create the conditions for a successful 5G spectrum auction.

México · Regulation · Politics08/09/2025

Sheinbaum's digital plan and the end of the IFT

The President of Mexico reviewed her first year in office and outlined a strong state intervention for the future to close connectivity gaps. However, this plan will be implemented through the ATDT and its Telecommunications Regulatory Commission.

Brasil · Free to Air TV - TDT05/09/2025

TV 3.0 will substantially change the business model

Among the technical improvements, a greater interactivity stands out, which will enable the generation of Value-Added Services that until now were reserved for the telecommunications sector. Investments are needed, which some estimate at more than US$ 2 billion. The Government expects it to enter into service in June 2026.

Globales · Operators04/09/2025

European operators increase pressure to get approval for transnational mergers

In a regular text, Connect Europe and the GSMA called for a comprehensive reform of the rules governing mergers in the European context. New warnings about the competitive lag of operators compared to their counterparts in China and the United States. The problem of scale and the fight against biases against mergers.

América Latina · Fixed Broadband · Terrestrial Backbones03/09/2025

More than US$3.5 billion in M&A in the fiber market in the first half of 2025

Sales by Telefónica’s subsidiaries in several countries in the region, along with mergers in Brazil, were the drivers of operations in Latin America. The result is a rise of neutral operators.

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