Broadcom has agreed to suspend all existing exclusive agreement around Systems-on-a-Chip (“SoCs”) for TV set-top boxes and Internet modems.
New Polish OTT platform moves stage closer
TVN Discovery Polska and Cyfrowy Polsat have asked the European Commission (EC) for permission to launch a joint OTT platform.
London and Brussels in tug of war over Virgin Media-O2 competition clearance
The Competition and Markets Authority is to ask the European Commission to take full control of the review into the merger of Liberty Global’s Virgin Media and Telefonica’s O2.
Revised AVMSD requires European content quota
On demand services are to be given clear obligations towards the promotion of European Content.
EU approval of Vodafone/Unitymedia cable deal faces legal action
German network operators Deutsche Telekom, Tele Columbus and NetCologne are taking legal action against the European Commission’s decision to approve the controversial takeover of Liberty Global’s German cable company Unitymedia by Vodafone.
Com Hem complains over Telia streaming terms
Com Hem is crying foul over the bundling of rights by Telia in the auction ordered by the European Commission as part of the telco’s acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting.
Commission places interim measures on Broadcom in TV chipset market
The European Commission has ordered chip maker Broadcom to relax exclusivity agreements it has placed on six of its main customers.
FRK to take legal action against Vodafone/Unitymedia merger
German cable operator association FRK intends to take legal action against the European Commission’s decision to approve the acquisition of Liberty Global’s German cable subsidiary Unitymedia by Vodafone.
EU clears Vodafone/Liberty Global cable deal under conditions
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Liberty Global’s cable business in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania by Vodafone.
European Commission opens investigation into Broadcom
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Broadcom may be restricting competition through exclusivity practices, in breach of EU rules.