As the adoption of connected devices has grown, so too have vulnerabilities to cyber threats
Ofcom finds Sky in breach of end-of-contract notification rules
The regulator sees these alerts are an important consumer protection tool, which have saved some households close to £10 per month
Infrastructure and the cost of living were key themes this results season
Amid inflationary pressures, operators are looking to support consumers, although mid-contract price rises have supported top line trends
US Senators seek to reinstate net neutrality rules
Though support for the new bill could peter out, its introduction to Congress nonetheless triggers a fresh round of debate on this highly contentious issue
FCC probes US mobile operators on data privacy practices
The regulator wants to toughen data protection rules for telcos, but potential federal legislation could reduce its authority in this area
Wholesale broadband access: A trend towards deregulation
Removing obligations on incumbent operators reflects a trend across Europe, where multiple fibre networks now compete
Arcep and Orange progress plans for copper switch-off in France
The regulator thinks that running parallel network infrastructures doesn’t make sense for performance, efficiency, cost or environmental reasons
Protecting consumers: Eircom in breach of contract change notification rules
Given high inflation and ongoing pressure on consumer finances, regulators will be paying close attention to in-contract price rises
Overhauling the regulation of telecoms in India
Reforming rights of way will support operators’ network rollouts, although changes to spectrum policy may prove contentious
Cost of living: South Korean policymakers push for more affordable 5G tariffs
Mid-tier plans would better align current data allowances with consumption, and help relieve pressure on consumer finances
