It remains to be seen whether the need to get the detail right will prevail over the rush to adopt it quickly. The decision to leave online advertising out of scope could be a missed opportunity
The FCC moves to curb the spread of ‘robotexts’
The FCC could require operators to implement new authentication standards, similar to those recently adopted for robocalls. However, their effectiveness is still unclear
Music streaming services to be scrutinised by the UK competition authority
For years, artists have lamented that music streaming only serves the interests of large music companies and online platforms. Regulators are now listening
The EU Digital Markets Act could be a year away, or longer
The EU’s legislative process is showing its typical limitations. By contrast, the UK could soon have a new and effective competition framework for digital markets
UK sets out plan to become a global leader in AI
Openreach waives connection fees for low income households
It comes in response to Ofcom’s report on affordability, but on its own will probably not be enough to prevent further intervention
Net neutrality up for debate in the UK
Prompted by calls from operators, and in light of Brexit, could the UK chart a different course when it comes to the open internet?
Levelling the playing field between VoD and linear services
The UK looks set to depart again from EU rules – this time in favour of a more prescriptive approach
UK to break away from GDPR
UK government defines more clearly what it means by ‘gigabit-capable’
In an update to Project Gigabit, the Government tweaked what it expects from gigabit-capable infrastructure
