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What does Last mile mean?
In telecoms, the last mile is the final segment of an electronic communications network linking the provider’s access network to an end-user premises (e.g. the copper local loop, fibre-to-the-premises or a coaxial drop). It is an industry descriptor, not a defined statutory term, and refers to the access segment rather than network topology or ownership.
Legally, it is relevant to: wholesale access and unbundling obligations on operators with significant market power (e.g. Openreach), including virtual/physical unbundled access and duct-and-pole access; service-level, installation and fault-repair commitments; wayleaves, easements and rights under the Electronic Communications Code (UK) and the Irish transposition of the European Electronic Communications Code; street works and permitting; and issues in state aid and universal service.
Across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, Ofcom regulates last-mile access under the Communications Act 2003 and market-review remedies; in Ireland, ComReg applies analogous obligations under the Communications Regulation Acts and the 2022 Code Regulations. Usage is broadly consistent across these jurisdictions.
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UK competition law update: CMA opens Phase 1 into Macquarie/Last Mile; clears Nationwide/Virgin Money and Roche/LumiraDx; CAT salmon collective damages action—19 July 2024
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UK competition: CMA Phase 1 clearance of Macquarie/Last Mile Infrastructure and first energy network regime decision; upcoming dates and live mergers tracker (10 October 2024)
Mergers The CMA has released the complete text of its phase 1 clearance regarding the planned acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of a jointly controlling stake in Last Mile Infrastructure (Holdings) Limited, alongside its first ruling on the application of the energy network regime—see further, decision and decision on energy network regime. Note—For all ongoing CMA merger cases, see the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For the timetable of forthcoming UK competition developments, see the UK Competition calendar...
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