The US regulator has changed the regulations of the innovative framework operating in the 3.5GHz band, with the view to “encourage increased investment”
AGCOM approves new rules against illegal content online in Italy
The Italian regulator has amended the rules it had first passed in 2013 to protect copyrighted content online
FCC receives applications for 24GHz and 28GHz millimetre-wave spectrum
The FCC has published the applications it has received for its upcoming auctions of millimetre-wave spectrum, in the 24GHz and 28GHz bands
BEREC consults on the data economy, contract simplifications, and access to infrastructure
The Body of European Regulators (BEREC) has launched consultations on four different topics. One consultation relates to BEREC’s draft work programme for 2019
Easier access to government land in Chile for infrastructure deployment
The Chilean Sub-secretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) struck an agreement with the Ministry of National Assets, to facilitate the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure on land owned by the government
California Governor signs Net Neutrality bill; DoJ files lawsuit
The Governor of California, Edmund Brown, has signed the “Broadband internet access service” bill which enshrines the principles of net neutrality in the state’s legislation
Dutch regulator ACM regulates access to Ziggo’s cable network for the first time
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has completed a new review of the wholesale fixed access market. The decision regulates networks other than KPN for the first time
Ofcom considering regulating how combined airtime and handset deals are sold
Ofcom has opened a consultation on the situation where mobile customers on bundled handset and airtime deals do not take action at the end of their minimum contract period
BNetzA sets out draft for the German 5G auction
The German Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has published a draft of the rules for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, scheduled to take place in Q1 2019 following repeated delays
ACCC puts telcos ‘on notice’ about false and misleading advertising
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has put telecommunications companies on notice to ensure their advertising is clear and transparent
