Alongside overseeing network shutdowns and spectrum renewals, Arcep is preparing for new responsibilities in regulating developments in cloud, AI and data markets
Q1 2026 European operator results: Regulatory and policy highlights
European operators struck a notably more optimistic tone on regulation and consolidation in Q1 2026, with several executives welcoming the EC’s draft merger guidelines as a potential turning point for the sector
Event debrief: ISPA ISP Summit 2026
The proposed nexfibre/Netomnia transaction took centre stage, as panellists debated network overlaps, the deal’s potential impact on competition and whether it warrants an in-depth review
The conditions for copper retirement in the UK
Ofcom consults on removing Openreach’s copper charge controls where 90% of premises in an exchange area have access to fibre
ComCom revisits fibre regulation in New Zealand
Targeted proposals aim to preserve regulatory certainty to promote further network investment without putting consumer or economic benefits at risk
Event debrief: The Digital Networks Act at the European Parliament
The strong attendance and distinguished speakers reflected the expectations on policymakers to deliver an effective review of the EU’s regulatory framework for telecoms
Event debrief: INCA Better Fibre Live 2026
Industry came together to discuss the prospects for, and concerns surrounding, the UK’s altnet market, and the role of consolidation in shaping its future
Fibre access commitments in Denmark
Wholesale charges are set to increase for the next market review period, reflecting a rise in input costs, interest rates and demands for network security
BNetzA’s regulatory framework for copper retirement in Germany
Though the regulator is aligned with the Government’s prior recommendations, the EU’s Digital Networks Act may yet have implications for Deutsche Telekom’s eventual network shutdown
Norway: Implementing voluntary access to fibre networks
As Norway progresses towards deregulating the wholesale broadband market, Nkom has warned operators that SMP regulation remains a tool at its disposal
