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ACT denies authorisation for Telstra-TPG regional network
The ACT has affirmed the ACCC decision not to grant authorisation for the proposed regional spectrum authorisation arrangements between Telstra and TPG Telecom. Read more…
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Telstra and TPG network-sharing rejected by ACCC
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Wednesday rejected TPG Telecom’s regional network-sharing agreement with Telstra Group. Read more…
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Optus has asked ACCC to block Telstra/TPG network sharing deal
Optus claims the Telstra/TPG tie-up “overturns 30 years of regulatory and market settings that have promoted competition and investment.” Read more…
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TPG Telecom sells passive tower assets to OMERS in $671m deal
Australia’s TPG Telecom will sell its passive mobile tower and rooftop infrastructure to OMERS for $671m to help repay existing bank debt. Read more…
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TPG Telecom, Rakuten Mobile 5G OpenRAN trial in Singapore
Singapore’s fourth mobile operator TPG Telecom has selected Japanese counterpart Rakuten Mobile to help it run joint 5G OpenRAN trials in the city state. Read more…
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Australia – Vodafone-TPG merger approved, regulator overruled
Australian court approves merger between Vodafone and internet provider TPG Telecom, overruling the country’s regulator. Read more…
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Australia’s TPG Telecom abandons Huawei mobile network plans
Australia’s TPG Telecom has abandoned building its mobile telephone network because it relied on Huawei equipment banned by Australia’s government. Read more…
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Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom get hitched
Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom have struck a merger deal that will result in a stronger third operator valued at A$15 billion ($12 billion). Following confirmation last week that the two operators were in “exploratory Read more…
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TPG Telecom and Vodafone Australia confirm merger talks
Australian broadband operator TPG Telecom has confirmed it is in talks with Vodafone Hutchison Australia for a potential merger deal that would keep the mobile market to three players. TPG bought A$1.3 billion worth of Read more…
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StarHub and M1 are feeling the pressure from above and below
Singapore’s no.2 and no.3 telcos – StarHub and M1 – are feeling the pressure. StarHub just published its financial results for 2016, revealing a drop in net profit for the year, from S$372 million ($262 Read more…