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Communications Markets
Bart Smallman, Analyst
Enabling an efficient and inclusive 2G ...

Many operators are yet to complete their 2G retirements, leaving cost efficiencies and economic benefits unrealised. Given the risks to the continuity of vital services, industry and policymakers must collaborate to balance ensuring a timely process with effective consumer protection.

Enabling an efficient and inclusive 2G switch-off

The international experience with in-contract price rises

A wave of price rises is coming to European telecoms, with many customers soon to face above-inflation increases in their monthly bills. What are these price rises based on, how much they are set to be, and how have they been implemented and communicated?

Fair share: Can it coexist with net neutrality?

Despite finding support for fair share, operators are yet to convincingly outline how their proposals can be implemented without undermining the open internet. Showing how that can be achieved in practice is a prerequisite to advancing the debate

Fair share: What are the arguments on both sides?

Europe is in the midst of an intense debate over whether content and application providers should contribute to telecoms infrastructure costs. Though the operators’ proposal has found a sympathetic ear, opposing voices have grown louder

Supplier of Last Resorts: What happens if an altnet goes bust?

The UK has seen a proliferation of cash-rich, independent fibre providers in recent years. However, in light of economic and operational challenges, there are concerns that some of these will fail. Should Ofcom have a plan to manage the potential fallout?

Are regulated social tariffs the answer to the cost of living crisis?

With the rising cost of living starting to bite, some regulators have mandated social tariffs for connectivity. However, such plans have often faced the same challenges of low awareness and adoption as the voluntary initiatives put in place by operators

Telecoms versus tech: Who should bear the cost of deploying infrastructure?

Amid rising traffic levels and investment requirements, telcos want tech firms to contribute to network costs. While tech firms claim telcos have failed to monetise their customers, the ‘fair contribution’ concept has grabbed the attention of policymakers