The white paper advocates an approach that avoids heavy-handed legislation, while the rapid rise of ChatGPT has demonstrated the kind of challenges that lay ahead
Compensation for Huawei ‘rip and replace’ in France?
Long-standing relationships have left some operators particularly exposed to the cost of vendor restrictions, with most governments so far disinclined to offer support
Ofcom proposes to refer UK cloud market to the CMA for investigation
The preference for a market investigation reference would be a significant step for Ofcom to take; reflecting the seriousness of the concerns identified
ISPA: Parliament & Internet conference 2023
Industry backs Ofcom’s net neutrality proposals, but wants long-term certainty on fibre regulation to bolster the investment case
Ofcom: Online scams rife in the UK
In light of significant financial and emotional harms, Ofcom is backing forthcoming online safety laws to spur tech firms to reduce consumer fraud
Improving broadband information for UK consumers
Ofcom moves to tackle confusion around different network technologies, 15 years since the problem emerged
Westminster eForum: Next steps for the UK mobile industry
Enabling consolidation, scrapping spectrum licence fees and departing from EU net neutrality rules were all highlighted as priorities for the sector
House of Lords: Inquiry into digital exclusion and the cost of living
BT Group, Community Fibre/INCA, Vodafone, and Wildanet all gave evidence to the committee on social tariffs, mid-contract price rises, and promoting digital inclusion
Ofcom’s expectations of mobile providers for 2G and 3G switch-off
As legacy networks are shut down, effective communication should ensure consumers are protected and lessen the scope for further regulatory intervention
Ireland signs Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill 2022 into law
The act will modernise media industry oversight but, unlike plans in the UK, does not intend to use criminal liability as a primary enforcement tool
