Consolidation and the ‘right number’ of fibre networks dominated discussions, with the ultimate survival of some altnets the elephant in the room
Restricting smartphones and social media for children
As political leaders debate banning the use of phones and platforms, tensions between teaching digital skills and ensuring safety online may be set to rise
Regulating the resilience of communications platforms
Though outages to popular apps like KakaoTalk are increasingly disruptive, few regulators have so far enacted policies to improve platform resilience
Is a united approach to online safety possible?
While the policy position highlights the common role of regulators in making the internet safer, there remain challenging legal and cultural differences in defining harm online
Ofcom’s Children’s Safety Codes of Practice
The regulator’s guidance on protecting minors online comes at a time when some governments are considering prohibiting access to platforms altogether
Event debrief: Connected North 2024
Adoption, consolidation and regulation dominated discussions at this year’s event, with tensions already running high heading into the Telecoms Access Review
Event debrief: Navigating the UK’s Digital Regulation Landscape
The DRCF officially launched its AI and Digital Hub, providing its answer to how regulators can address the pace and breadth of emerging tech
Regulating wholesale telecoms
As the ACCC in Australia looks to roll back some rules over the next five years, in the UK, Ofcom appears set to stay the course
Event debrief: ISPA’s Parliament & Internet conference 2024
Both industry and policymakers appear pleased with progress on rollout, but there is work to do connecting rural areas and driving adoption
UK: Simplifying broadband switching
Ofcom is hopeful about the launch of One Touch Switch in September, and urges industry to do everything possible to meet it
