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CK Hutch's telco ops turn in mixed 1H performance

2016-08-11 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news

Conglomerate reports strong EBITDA growth in Europe, but challenges remain in Hong Kong, Australia.

New Zealand proposes shift to utility-style telco regulation

2016-07-12 10:19:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) The New Zealand government has opened a consultation on an overhaul of the country's telecom regulation, proposing a new 'utility-style' framework for fixed-line services after 2020. This follows earlier consultation with industry in 2015 and a number of high-level decisions in April this year. The new consultation, held by the Ministry of Business, is open for comment until 19 August. Chorus, the wholesale operator of the country's fixed network, welcomed the release of the government's proposal and said it "represents another step towards enabling better broadband" in New Zealand. The new model would apply both to fixed-line copper and fibre wholesale access services.

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EU telco industry presents 5G manifesto

2016-07-07 14:34:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Europe's biggest telecom companies have presented a proposal for bringing 5G to the market, calling for less regulation of services and more state funding to ensure the full potential of the next generation of mobile technology is realised. The industry players - from Deutsche Telekom to Ericsson to SES - met with EU Digital Economy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger to discuss their '5G Manifesto' and how its recommendations can be incorporated into the EU's 5G Action Plan, expected before the end of the year.

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