The bill establishes a code of conduct for online platforms, and gives Ofcom the power to impose heavy fines and block services.
UK regulator consults on new spectrum management strategy
UK Government publishes 5G supply chain diversification strategy
The Government will incentivise open-interface solutions, and facilitate the phase-out of 2G and 3G networks.
UK Government unveils new regime to tackle the power of Big Tech
The Government will form a new Digital Markets Unit within the CMA, and make online platforms subject to a code of conduct.
UK Government revises gigabit broadband target
The Chancellor introduced a National Infrastructure Strategy, in which it targets Gigabit broadband for 85% of UK premises by 2025.
UK Government publishes draft Telecoms Security Bill
The bill follows on from the Government’s decision to restrict Huawei’s role in the country’s 5G networks.
EC refers Virgin/O2 merger to the UK competition authority
Ofcom makes new proposal to regulate the transition from copper to fibre
The UK regulator proposes a more flexible approach to withdrawing regulation on copper, in some cases ahead of March 2026.
OECD pushes back on efforts to agree on a common digital tax framework
Governments call for changes to end-to-end encryption
The Governments of seven countries seek to obtain greater access to people’s communications for law enforcement purposes.
