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Aiming for the sky: UK outlines vision for commercial drones

It underlines the need for regulation, particularly in the areas of security and safety, to support the drone industry to develop

Mobile network sharing in the Czech Republic given the green light

Following a six-year investigation, the EC is finally satisfied commitments made by operators are sufficient to resolve competition issues

Mapping broadband coverage in the US

Greater accuracy and granularity of service availability will benefit both consumers and policymakers, but some stakeholders see flaws in the FCC’s initiative

India to reserve spectrum for private 5G networks

Operators warn this decision will reduce their incentives to invest by undermining a potential future revenue source

The challenges of Mexico’s wholesale mobile network

The network remains a key part of Mexico’s telecoms policy, but it has been beset by rollout delays, low adoption and financial challenges, and now needs bailing out

Optus asks the ACCC to halt the proposed Telstra/TPG merger in Australia

Optus argues the deal would undermine investment incentives and consumer choice in rural areas, and reduce the resilience of communities to natural disasters

Arcep consults on its future regulatory approach to mobile in France

The review will consider the telecoms sector’s environmental impact and the potential for spectrum to help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability

A windfall tax on Hungary’s telecoms industry: An isolated incident?

A threat to network investment as the Government signals intention to take action if any firms are found to be passing the tax on to consumers

Australia and New Zealand step up efforts to tackle scams

Given the global nature of the problem, more partnerships between countries and stakeholders will be needed to tackle the problem at source

Common charger principles in the EU: A decade in the making

Each year the agreement is predicted to save consumers €250 million, cut e-waste by 1,000 tonnes and reduce indirect carbon emissions by 180ktCO2