The updated legislation will offer end users better protection against scams; however, the line between national security and privacy has become blurry
Key outcomes from WRC-23
The conference delivered a broadly positive result for the mobile industry, especially in Europe, although much of spectrum’s ‘low-hanging fruit’ has now been picked
Minimising connectivity disruptions for consumers
Updated telecoms resilience guidance aims to reduce the risk of network outages, as Ofcom initiates a conversation about potential mobile power backup obligations
Consumer strategies to dealing with price increases
Regulators in Belgium and Ireland are urging consumers to use price comparison tools to shop around, highlighting the potential savings available
Switzerland hits pause on mmWave
The Federal Council is taking a cautious approach to the release of mmWave for 5G amid concerns around health risks and uncertain demand
Lowering network rollout barriers in Spain
The CNMC backs the creation of a new agency to facilitate cross-government collaboration and improve operator access to public and private property
Reforming telecoms policy in South Korea in an effort to reduce prices
The regulator’s far-reaching strategy seeks to revitalise competition, while improving consumer choice and better aligning mobile data allowances with actual consumption
Canada: Regulating wholesale access to fibre
The incumbent slashes network investment in response to the CRTC’s decision to require wholesale aggregated access to FTTH networks for competitors
Improving mobile network resilience in Switzerland
Proposals for back-up power would ensure mobile communications during power outages, but similar rules are not overly common in major European countries
Malta: Factoring sustainability into regulation
The MCA is the latest in a growing set of European regulators to consider their role in supporting the delivery of environmental goals
