Ofcom is proposing local licences on a shared-access basis, something that is likely to be welcomed by big tech
Defining ‘unlimited’ in Belgium
The BIPT is requiring operators to set higher data limits as part of their fair-use policies, in a market that could benefit from more competition
Competition concerns in Austria’s mobile market
Regulators are concerned that MVNOs could struggle to compete once mandated access obligations fall away and that consumers will miss out
Regulating for wholesale mobile access in the Czech Republic
In a generally unregulated market, the regulator is concerned about high prices and lack of competition
Removing Huawei from the UK’s fixed networks
Operators will be relieved the Government hasn’t set a deadline for the complete removal of Huawei from fibre networks, something that could have significantly impacted rollout plans
Hungary to subsidise replacement of 3G handsets
Regulators have so far generally been hands-off when it comes phasing out 2G/3G, but may need to give a helping hand where consumers are hesitant
Ofcom’s mobile strategy review: How best to support investment?
While not seen as significant as a parallel review being conducted by DCMS, it will set the tone for an important next phase
5G and sustainability
The French regulator has shone a light on energy consumption of 5G networks and environmentally friendly approaches to using the 26GHz band
US operators face obstacles in using the C-Band for 5G
Safety concerns raised by the aviation industry are delaying Verizon & AT&T’s deployments after these operators collectively paid $70bn to use the spectrum
