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EU countries warn of Commission power grab in telecom law revamp

The current draft text would give the European Commission more competences in spectrum management, a group of 13 countries warned during discussions on the White Paper on connectivity.

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New EU tech chief to discuss 5G security measures with governments

The European Commission in 2020 adopted 5G security measures to protect telecom networks, but just a handful of countries have banned the Chinese suppliers.

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EU countries split over revamping telecom markets

The Digital Networks Act, updated telecom regulation, is planned for early 2025 but member states remain concerned about the EU Commission plans.

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Vodafone group to open new European logistics hub in Luxembourg

The UK-based telecommunications giant is set to place Luxembourg at the heart of its European supply chain.

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What will happen to the EU telecom law without Thierry Breton?

With Henna Virkkunen likely to replace Thierry Breton as the EU Commissioner in charge of telecom, the scope of the upcoming Digital Networks Act is uncertain.

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Are EU countries prepared for an attack on underwater Internet cables?

In the first of a two-part series, we take a look at the world’s critical internet infrastructure and what could happen if an attack were mounted.

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Thierry Breton’s seven most memorable moments

After an eventful five years, the EU’s most colourful commissioner is leaving Brussels. From fighting Elon Musk to buying COVID-19 vaccines, and challenging his boss to announcing the death of NATO, Euronews takes you through some career highlights.

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US seeks to agree principles on safety of submarine cables with EU

EU member states also asked the EU Commission to consider a legal proposal on safety of subsea cables

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EU member states enter discussions on future of networks act

Countries will discuss the outcome of the public consultation.

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Bouygues Telecom gets green light for La Poste Telecom takeover

The French Competition Authority rules Bouygues Telecom's acquisition of mobile network operator La Poste Telecom will not be a risk to competition.

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6G standards expected to be ready by 2029-2030, ETSI says

Meanwhile EU member states are still behind EU targets to deploy 5G networks

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Multiple fibre optic networks vandalised across France

Installations belonging to Free, SFR and Bouygues were sabotaged during the night. No one has claimed responsibility.

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Germany to ban Chinese components from core parts of its 5G networks

Germany's top security official announced that Germany will be banning the use of critical components from Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei from 2026.

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EU Commission digital policy scorecard: what’s been achieved?

When Ursula von der Leyen began as European Commission president in December 2019, an initiative to propose artificial intelligence legislation was included within a pledge to deliver policies within the first 100 days of her mandate.

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Mexican billionaire buys major stake in BT as new strategy takes hold

Carlos Slim who is Latin America's richest man has disclosed a 3.2% stake in the FTSE 100 company, making him one of its largest shareholders. With the purchase by Slim's family business, Inbursa, he becomes the latest high profile investor in the telecoms group.

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'Internet beyond clouds': ESA looking at building satellite network

The European Space Agency (ESA) is studying how to build a spoof-proof mega-constellation of satellites to deliver "4K video in your pocket" broadband.

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Green light for Orange customers with free switch to 5G for Paris 2024

The Paris Olympics will be the first to use 5G extensively, for better quality video-coverage as well as a more immersive experience for spectators.

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Telecoms firm Iliad records strong results driven by French market

The company, which also operates in Italy and Poland, saw its most dramatic quarterly revenue increase in France in nearly 10 years.

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German, Baltic call for better digital infrastructure, data sharing

Northern countries claim EU 27 telecom ministers' demands are not far-reaching enough.