What does 3G mean? In legal practice, 3G refers to third-generation mobile telecommunications networks and services, used in telecoms contracts, spectrum licences and regulatory documents to describe service capability, coverage and device compatibility. It is not a defined statutory term in the UK or Ireland; it is a descriptive industry expression aligned with the ITU’s IMT‑2000 family (including UMTS/HSPA). Typical uses include: specifying minimum service levels and coverage, defining permitted technologies in site and planning agreements, and setting roaming, interconnection and consumer service terms. Practical significance: 3G is now a legacy technology. Mobile operators in the UK and Ireland are progressively switching off 3G and...
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European Commission inquiry into the proposed takeover transaction of Orange Austria by Hutchison 3g (Case M.6497). The Commission approved the deal subject to commitments on 12/12/2012.
Hutchison 3G (H3G) and Orange Austria. H3G supplies mobile telecommunication services (voice, SMS and MMS), as well as mobile broadband and multimedia products across Austria. Orange Austria provides mobile telecommunication services (voice, SMS and MMS) and mobile broadband services across Austria too.
Mobile telecommunications in Austria...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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