German Regulator Drops Possible Fine Against 1&1

Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has stopped a regulatory proceeding that could have ended in a fine for telecom operator 1&1. The watchdog had been examining whether 1&1 breached its obligations, but chose to close the case without imposing a penalty. The decision removes a potential financial and legal risk for 1&1, while signaling that the regulator will not pursue the matter further based on the information it reviewed.