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EU Unveils Digital Networks Act Targeting Copper Switch-Off by 2035

The proposal now moves to Parliament and Council for a lengthy negotiation with no clear timeline for adoption.

Mexico Regulator Approves 2026 Spectrum Plan, Setting Up 600 MHz 5G Bidding

US Tech Giants Press India to Reserve 6 GHz for Wi‑Fi, Delay Mobile Use Until WRC‑27

Germany Sets Course to Retire Copper Broadband, Opening Consultation on Area-Wise Switch-Off

TRAI Opens Consultation on Auctioning 11,500 MHz Across 10 Bands with Comments Due Oct. 28

Germany Rejects DSL Cut-Off, Accelerates Fiber Rollout

German Regulator Clears Telekom of Fiber Overbuild, Disbands Monitoring Unit

Airtel and Reliance Jio Renew Objections to TRAI’s Satellite Spectrum Recommendations

Germany Sets Ambitious Mobile Network Coverage Goals for 2030