We review the EU's recently agreed connectivity package (the GIA and Gigabit Recommendation), including points of contention, how the legislation has evolved, stakeholder reaction, and consider what the EC might do next to boost broadband investment.
Also in the briefing:
Efforts to tackle scams and nuisance calls
As the sheer scale of consumer loss from scams becomes clearer, policymakers are stepping up efforts to tackle the problem. We provide updates on the use of AI in robocalls, CLI authentication, and public awareness campaigns in the UK and US.
PSTN switch-off and the migration to digital voice
With the PSTN switch-off and migration to digital voice now well underway, we consider the international experience so far including issues encountered, and noteworthy interventions by regulators in Germany, France and New Zealand to protect consumers.
