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Communications Markets
James Robinson, Senior Analyst
BT, TalkTalk, and a Supplier of Last Resort

BT’s rescue of TalkTalk from administration has not been without controversy. As the Government weighs up the pros and cons of the deal, it has (rightly) provided its strongest signal yet that it is open to exploring a safety net in the event of future operator failures.

BT, TalkTalk, and a Supplier of Last Resort

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Playing in the regulatory sandbox

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Playing in the regulatory sandbox

Regulatory sandboxes are becoming essential tools for policymakers to balance oversight of, and innovation in, new technologies. We explore key examples and global best practices in the use of sandboxes across tech and telecoms in privacy, spectrum, satellite and AI.

Ownership structures in European telecoms

Ownership structures in European telecoms

A trend in cross-border investment in the telecoms sector continues to play out, with operators, financial institutions and governments all contributing to developments. We explore the motivations behind recent deals and the factors that will influence whether further transactions are on the horizon.

Deregulating telecoms

Deregulating telecoms

The EC is considering rolling back regulation on the sector, particularly ex-ante rules that often apply to former incumbent operators. We consider whether this deregulatory push is part of a wider global trend.

Is it time to regulate SMS termination?

Despite previously finding there was no case to answer for, in the UK, Ofcom is considering whether it should change its approach. Looking elsewhere suggests that imposing regulation in this market may not be in the long-term interests of end users.

Regulators diverge on their approach to the 3.4–3.8GHz band

Awards in the band vary widely in terms of prices paid and conditions attached with rollout obligations too burdensome in some cases. It is too early to assess the approach to private networks but most regulators may not be doing enough to facilitate them