Tensions flared over the nexfibre/Netomnia deal and Openreach’s fibre discounts, as data centres and the UK’s future DTT switch-off took AI’s place as prominent themes for this year
Review of the DTT market in Spain
The CNMC has determined that Cellnex continues to hold SMP in the wholesale terrestrial transmission market and is assessing its proposed commitments to replace existing regulatory obligations
The BBC’s next 10 years
While DCMS is not currently minded to depart from the licence fee model, various reforms are being considered to help support the broadcaster’s future financial sustainability
Ofcom’s contribution to economic growth in the UK
Ofcom’s response to the Government's ‘Growth Letter’ hopes to convince them that it’s playing its part, but warns that its actual impact may be hard to measure
The importance of broadband for future TV distribution
Research for DCMS projects an internet-based future for UK TV distribution but highlights the need to resolve questions relating to spectrum, adoption and network reliability
Ofcom’s positive vision for media literacy
The UK’s first multi-year strategy in two decades aims to tackle the rising problems of mis/disinformation and harms online, while boosting digital skills
Brazil: Market convergence in audiovisual services
The regulator found that adoption of streaming-based video services, and the convergence of audiovisual markets, was dependent on local network development
Canada: A platform-funded lifeline for broadcasters
The Government’s moves to revive the domestic broadcast industry are part of its broader efforts to support a financially-stressed news and media sector
Event debrief: UK Future Spectrum Policy Summit
As panellists reflected on WRC-23, discussion also looked ahead at the implications of satellite connectivity and the launch of 6G for spectrum management
US: New pricing obligations for cable and satellite TV providers
The FCC’s proposal seeks to clear up consumer confusion and stimulate competition, complementing forthcoming broadband transparency requirements
