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UK to rejoin EU’s Copernicus and Horizon schemes

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:51:58 +0000

In a step forward for European space and scientific collaboration, the UK is set to rejoin the Copernicus and Horizon Europe programs. The UK was a major expertise and financial contributor to both programs prior to its decision to leave the EU. The EU blocked an agreement in the Brexit deal for the UK to... Read more »

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EU greenlights Vodafone-Altice FTTH plans

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:15:23 +0000

The EU Commission has given the green light to a joint venture between Vodafone and Altice to deploy fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) across Germany. The joint venture is called FibreCo and will see the partners deploy FTTH to up to seven million homes over a six-year period. Nick Read, CEO of Vodafone Group, commented: “This partnership builds... Read more »

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EU to slap large tariffs on Chinese optical fibre cables

Ryan Daws — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:50:10 +0000

The EU is slapping large tariffs on Chinese optical fibre cables after finding they’re being sold at artificially low prices. On Thursday, the EU announced that it will be introducing the anti-dumping duties following a European Commission investigation. The duties are intended to remedy damage to European producers such as Prysmian, Corning, and Acome. Major... Read more »

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Nokia will lead the EU’s Hexa-X 6G research project

Ryan Daws — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:34:06 +0000

Nokia will take the helm of the European Commission’s flagship 6G research project, Hexa-X. Hexa-X aims to develop fundamental 6G technologies and create unique new cases where they can be applied. Six key research challenges for 6G have been identified which Hexa-X will aim to tackle: The project was awarded funding under the Horizon 2020... Read more »

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European Commission refers Virgin Media–O2 merger to the CMA

Ryan Daws — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:33:19 +0000

The European Commission has referred a proposed merger between Virgin Media and O2 to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Virgin Media and O2 confirmed their intention to merge back in May. Naturally, the £31 billion deal is being scrutinised by regulators. The CMA formally requested the case be transferred on October 8th, shortly after... Read more »

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