French regulator Arcep is getting closer to finalising a framework for the use of the 3.8-4.2 GHz band by private mobile networks. Read more...

In 2025, the regulator AGCOM is focused on setting the conditions and award mechanisms for spectrum licences that are due to expire in December 2029 across multiple bands. It is also consulting on the competitive licensing procedure for 24.25-26.5 GHz spectrum. In January 2025, Swisscom successfully completed its acquisition of… Read more...

Having recently decided to extend spectrum licences, Germany's next auction isn't expected until 2030. Until then, the country will likely focus on improving its innovative local spectrum access regime and advocating for its candidate for the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. Read more...

Digi Communications is a Romanian mobile operator active in several European countries. It has expanded its market in the last five years by acquiring spectrum at European 5G spectrum auctions. Read more...

French network operator and digital services provider Orange says it wants to "lead the future". It continues to operate in 26 countries and had 291 million customers worldwide (253 million mobile) by the end of 2024. Read more...

Vodafone is a pan-European and pan-African fixed and mobile telecoms operator. To reshape its European portfolio, it has divested its operations in Italy and Spain and plans to merge with Three UK. Vodafone has agreed a joint venture with AST SpaceMobile to form a European direct-to-device (D2D) service provider. Read more...

Airtel is Africa’s second-largest mobile operator. In a surprise move, it has started negotiating network sharing agreements with its rival MTN in multiple markets. Through the G6 coalition of mobile operators, Airtel is advocating for policymaking that helps drive digital inclusion across Africa. Read more...

MTN has exited its Middle Eastern markets to focus on Africa, where it is the largest mobile operator. It is negotiating network-sharing agreements with Airtel in multiple markets and wants to accelerate digital inclusion by leveraging satellite direct-to-device (D2D). Read more...

Deutsche Telekom is an integrated telecoms company operating in Europe and the US. The operator, which is investing heavily in 5G, has called on the European Commission to adopt more investment-friendly spectrum management policies. Read more...

Germany has decided to extend 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz licences until 2030, after which they will be auctioned alongside other expiring bands. This leaves the country's new fourth operator without any sub-1 GHz spectrum. Read more...