The Government is consulting on three options for the future of free-to-air TV, ranging from a minimal change to a marked shift in the current broadcast delivery model
The conditions for spectrum renewal in Czechia
The CTU is offering 20-year licence extensions in exchange for operators tackling white spots and ensuring networks remain resilient during crisis situations
Q2 2026 European operator results: Regulatory and policy highlights
CEOs welcomed spectrum- and sovereignty-related developments, highlighting the ongoing execution of their respective strategies while downplaying the risks presented by satellite providers
Ofcom’s revised guidance on network resilience
The regulator’s long-awaited update takes a preventative approach to service disruption, outlining its expectations for battery backup in fixed and mobile networks
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: BEREC’s 14th Stakeholder Forum
The body’s early assessment of the DNA provided for the day’s ‘fil rouge’, with the EC appearing defensive in the face of a robust critique of its proposals
Event debrief: BEREC workshop on the copper switch-off
Over 100 stakeholders joined to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Europe’s ongoing fibre transition – and to air concerns over the EC’s DNA proposals
MWC26: Regulation & Policy Roundup from Day 1
Usual gripes about Europe’s low ARPUs and over-regulation contrasted with operators’ optimism regarding opportunities presented by sovereignty and satellite
ANACOM’s recommendations on network resilience and consumer protection
The regulator has outlined measures for operators and the Portuguese Government to implement, while highlighting the role of spectrum management in mitigating the impacts of outages
Spain: Preparing telecoms networks for critical incidents
Operators’ estimates for the cost of enhanced power resilience at mobile sites dwarf the Government’s own calculations by a factor of five to one
