T-Mobile’s latest hacking incident in the US shows how telcos remain a major target for bad actors and why cybersecurity protections need bolstering
ACCC wrestles with future regulation of the NBN
The proposed framework would introduce flat rate wholesales prices, as well as a per consumer cap on how much retailers can be charged for access
Legislation to ensure UK households can access gigabit broadband
With the vast majority of new builds already connected to fibre, updated rules may not have a material impact on operators, developers or network deployments
ANACOM’s position on the Vodafone/Nowo merger in Portugal
Concessions on 5G-ready spectrum would probably be the bare minimum requirement to the transaction being approved
Canada’s Rogers/Shaw merger saga
In a concentrated market where prices are among the highest in the world, the divestment of Freedom Mobile now appears necessary to get the deal through
Use it or lose it: Telcos reprimanded for slow-moving spectrum deployments
Licence cancellations may bolster the satellite industry’s arguments for access to mmWave frequencies in particular
The EC’s revised state aid guidelines for broadband
Updated rules will give Member States more leeway to finance the rollout and adoption of broadband, albeit subject to stricter transparency requirements
Broadband prices in Australia rise, with service levels unchanged
Wholesale regulation is in transition, with the NBN having recently proposed a new access framework to address stakeholder concerns
Accelerating the copper switch-off in Spain
Telefónica’s own research highlights how important upgrading exchanges to fibre will be for its climate ambitions, while also helping to reduce costs
Reducing energy consumption in telecoms networks
Fibre and 5G will help operators improve energy efficiency over time, but recent events have made reducing usage a more immediate priority
