Apple Regulation November 30, 2023 UK competition watchdog wins Apple probe appeal The UK Competition and Markets Authority received clearance to investigate Apple’s mobile browser and cloud gaming services, as the country’s Court of Appeal overturned a tribunal ruling blocking a probe from taking place. By Kavit Majithia
Asia Pacific Big Tech Regulation November 27, 2023 ACCC urges new rules to curb digital platform harms Australia’s competition watchdog called for new laws to better govern the growing power of the five largest global digital platforms, warning the increasing reach via multiple interconnected products and services… By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Europe Regulation November 24, 2023 EU, India ink chip pact Representatives from authorities in India and the European Commission signed an outline agreement on measures intended to strengthen semiconductor supply chains and aid collaboration on R&D. By Chris Donkin
5G+ Europe Regulation November 23, 2023 European mobile data traffic tipped to triple by 2028 The GSMA predicted rapid increases in data traffic across Europe in the next five years, citing a general expected increase in 5G adoption and migration to 4G in central and eastern European countries. By Chris Donkin
Asia Pacific Operators Regulation November 23, 2023 Telstra takes lion’s share of mid-band 5G allocation Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom and NBN Co secured 574 lots of 3.4GHz and 3.7GHz spectrum in an auction held by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), generating nearly AUD721.8… By Joseph Waring
Devices Europe Regulation November 22, 2023 Switzerland follows EU to enforce USB-C in 2024 Switzerland outlined plans to introduce USB-C as the common charging port for devices in the country in 2024, following the same timeline as the European Union (EU). By Kavit Majithia
Regulation November 22, 2023 Broadcom poised to close VMware deal after China nod US chip giant Broadcom revealed it expects a proposed acquisition of VMware to close today (22 November), as it finally received legal clearance from Chinese authorities. Broadcom’s announcement came… By Hana Anandira
