“European Commission doubted the viability of Tele2.
Yesterday, the European Commission took a somewhat remarkable decision. It approved the planned merger of T-Mobile and Tele2. As a result, there will soon be only three network providers in the Netherlands with their own mobile networks. It seems that the European Commission gave its approval becaus... Read more
European Commission approves merger of T-Mobile and Tele2
It was already expected yesterday and now the ball is in the court: the European Commission has approved the merger of the Dutch branch of T-Mobile and Tele2. There are no additional conditions attached to the permission. This is probably due to certain commitments made by T-Mobile.
In recent years,... Read more
T-Mobile gets permission to take over Dutch branch Tele2′.
It seems that T-Mobile is getting permission from the European Commission to take over the Dutch branch of Tele2. The Commission is expected to complete its investigation into the takeover on 30 November and to indicate fairly soon afterwards whether it will be allowed to take place.
This is reporte... Read more
European Commission invests heavily to become world leader in quantum technology
The European Union is making a lot of money available to become a world leader in the field of quantum computing. Over the next ten years, as many as 5Â 000 European researchers in quantum technology will have to be funded.
This will take place within the Quantum Technologies Flagship, which was ... Read more
Apple has repaid full 14 billion euros to Ireland
In August 2016, the European Commission decided that Apple had received unjustified tax benefits from the Irish government. For that reason, the Irish government had to claim 14 billion euros in overdue taxes from the American technology giant. Both Apple and the Irish Government are appealing again... Read more
European Commission objects to acquisition of Tele2 by T-Mobile
The European Commission has concerns about the acquisition of Tele2 by the Dutch branch of T-Mobile. There wouldn't be enough competition left. If the merger took place, the number of telecom providers with their own network would decrease to three.
That's what Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile's parent co... Read more