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Ofcom’s plans to promote competition and investment in fibre networks

Ofcom’s plans to promote competition and investment in fibre networks

Ofcom has set out how regulation could evolve to support competition and further investment from new alternative networks, Openreach and Virgin Media. It also sets out a framework for Openreach to transition customers from its copper to fibre network.

Oversight Board of the UK Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre issues new annual report

Oversight Board of the UK Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre issues new annual report

The report finds “no material progress” from the previous year, but also no further vulnerabilities.

US Federal Trade Commission to examine the privacy practices of broadband providers

US Federal Trade Commission to examine the privacy practices of broadband providers

The FTC scrutinises ISPs’ practices as they become vertically integrated platforms that also provide advertising-supported content.

European Commission issues Recommendation on 5G network security

European Commission issues Recommendation on 5G network security

The Commission sets a path for a common approach across member states.

Norwegian regulator announces 700MHz and 2.1GHz auctions

Norwegian regulator announces 700MHz and 2.1GHz auctions

The award is scheduled for the first week of June 2019.

Openreach launches industry consultation for full-fibre upgrade

Openreach launches industry consultation for full-fibre upgrade

The legally separated arm of BT seeks views on moving users to FTTP connections.

Canadian government commits to universal high-speed broadband by 2030

Canadian government commits to universal high-speed broadband by 2030

The government set targets for universal 50Mbps access.

Sweden joins the growing list of countries voicing 5G security concerns

Sweden joins the growing list of countries voicing 5G security concerns

The country’s Minister for Digital Development made clear statements to the press.

Austria completes auction of 5G spectrum in the 3.4–3.8GHz band

Austria completes auction of 5G spectrum in the 3.4–3.8GHz band

The RTR awarded rights in the 3.4–3.8GHz band.

Japanese government proposes to improve transparency of mobile contracts

Japanese government proposes to improve transparency of mobile contracts

The Ministry of Communications aims to separate monthly charges from handset subsidies in mobile contracts.