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Grace Nelson, Analyst

US: Vendor restrictions in subsea cables

The FCC’s proposed reforms to cable licensing procedures would formalise the US Government's recent yet unofficial efforts to exclude Chinese firms from subsea projects

UK IPO’s proposed framework for SEPs

The regulator is seeking to improve the efficiency and transparency of the standard essential patents ecosystem, reduce costs of dispute resolution and promote innovation for UK firms

T-Mobile secures approval for UScellular acquisition

Though they reached the same decision, the FCC and DOJ took distinctly different views of mobile consolidation, with the DOJ warning of the Big Three operators’ “oligopoly”

Nkom’s “clear warning” on the 2G shutdown

The regulator sees no reason to stop Telia’s 2025 shutdown, considering it a learning opportunity ahead of the final switch-off of all 2G services in 2027

US: Telecoms in the Big, Beautiful Bill

In addition to refilling the US’ spectrum pipeline after more than two years of no new auctions by the FCC, the Act offers incentives to boost fibre and AI investment 

ACCC’s updated broadband speed guidance

The new guidance provides a steer to industry on navigating upgraded wholesale speeds while ensuring consumers are informed about the limitations of their in-home equipment

Australia: Future regulatory direction for digital markets

Though the new Australian Government appears likely to continue its predecessor’s support the ACCC’s proposals, the timeline for advancing new regulation is unclear

The midpoint of the EU’s Digital Decade

Though progress in infrastructure deployment remains debated, adoption and skills pose an undoubtedly significant challenge to achieving the EC’s 2030 targets

BEREC’s deep dive on subsea cables

The report details the application of ex-ante economic regulation to subsea infrastructure, expanding the contexts in which these cables have been discussed in recent months

Technological neutrality for the US BEAD Program

The NTIA will require states to evaluate projects on a technologically neutral basis, which could prevent rural areas from accessing fibre