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Event debrief: BEREC’s 14th Stakeholder Forum

The body’s early assessment of the DNA provided for the day’s ‘fil rouge’, with the EC appearing defensive in the face of a robust critique of its proposals

One year of the UK’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan

While over 1m people have been helped to get online since the launch of the plan, there are calls for the Government to turn promising first steps into lasting change

ComCom revisits fibre regulation in New Zealand

Targeted proposals aim to preserve regulatory certainty to promote further network investment without putting consumer or economic benefits at risk

Canada: Tackling barriers to consumer switching

The CRTC has sought to balance reasonable cost recovery by operators with its legislative direction to address the fees discouraging consumers from changing provider

Event debrief: BEREC workshop on the copper switch-off

Over 100 stakeholders joined to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Europe’s ongoing fibre transition – and to air concerns over the EC’s DNA proposals

Event debrief: The Digital Networks Act at the European Parliament

The strong attendance and distinguished speakers reflected the expectations on policymakers to deliver an effective review of the EU’s regulatory framework for telecoms

Event debrief: techUK Tech Policy Conference 2026

Discussions unsurprisingly centred around the future of AI as industry and policymakers came together to forge a positive path forward for the UK’s tech sector

Event debrief: INCA Better Fibre Live 2026

Industry came together to discuss the prospects for, and concerns surrounding, the UK’s altnet market, and the role of consolidation in shaping its future

MWC26: Regulation & Policy Roundup from Day 3

Satellite was an enduring theme at this year’s conference, as operators become more conscious of the threat, as well as opportunity, it poses

MWC26: Regulation & Policy Roundup from Day 1

Usual gripes about Europe’s low ARPUs and over-regulation contrasted with operators’ optimism regarding opportunities presented by sovereignty and satellite