The long-awaited overhaul of the EU regulatory framework for telecoms is now fully in place
Ofcom announces plans for 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz spectrum awards
ICO releases guidelines for data protection under no-deal Brexit
The UK data protection authority released advice and guidance to get ready for the worst-case scenario.
Swedish regulator finalises 700MHz 5G auction, but 3 launches legal challenge
Ofcom proposes geographical segmentation of broadband markets
The UK regulator sets out its view for the market reviews after 2021, when carrying out the next review of wholesale telecoms networks
Australia’s latest 5G auction concludes with Telstra winning the lion’s share
The Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) has awarded spectrum in the 3.6GHz band to four operators
Australian parliament passes law to grant access to encrypted communications
The Senate has voted the bill, which compels technology companies to grant police and security agencies access to encrypted messages
Australian government announces new Universal Service Guarantee
The Universal Service Guarantee (USG) replaces the previous Universal Service Obligation and now includes broadband within its scope
Ofcom proposes BT and KCOM as providers for the broadband universal service
The UK regulator set out its proposal on the implementation of the new Broadband Universal Service Obligation
FTTH Council write an open letter to EU Telecoms ministers on fibre advertising
The industry organisation representing FTTH operators and vendors has voiced its concern over “misleading fibre advertising”
