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US Regulator sets out the next steps for its 5G plan

US Regulator sets out the next steps for its 5G plan

The FCC pursues a strategy sitting on three pillars, including a review of supply chain integrity rules.

Ofcom publishes three consultations on the future regulation of phone numbers and calls

Ofcom publishes three consultations on the future regulation of phone numbers and calls

The regulator looks at issues of competition, trust, and consumer protection.

Virgin Media reportedly considering offering wholesale access to its cable network

Virgin Media reportedly considering offering wholesale access to its cable network

The cable operator assess options amid changing conditions in the UK broadband market.

Australia drafts spectrum outlook and plans for the 26GHz and 28GHz bands

Australia drafts spectrum outlook and plans for the 26GHz and 28GHz bands

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) prepares for high-band 5G spectrum awards.

Ofcom’s plans to promote competition and investment in fibre networks

Ofcom’s plans to promote competition and investment in fibre networks

Ofcom has set out how regulation could evolve to support competition and further investment from new alternative networks, Openreach and Virgin Media. It also sets out a framework for Openreach to transition customers from its copper to fibre network.

Oversight Board of the UK Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre issues new annual report

Oversight Board of the UK Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre issues new annual report

The report finds “no material progress” from the previous year, but also no further vulnerabilities.

US Federal Trade Commission to examine the privacy practices of broadband providers

US Federal Trade Commission to examine the privacy practices of broadband providers

The FTC scrutinises ISPs’ practices as they become vertically integrated platforms that also provide advertising-supported content.

European Commission issues Recommendation on 5G network security

European Commission issues Recommendation on 5G network security

The Commission sets a path for a common approach across member states.

Norwegian regulator announces 700MHz and 2.1GHz auctions

Norwegian regulator announces 700MHz and 2.1GHz auctions

The award is scheduled for the first week of June 2019.

Openreach launches industry consultation for full-fibre upgrade

Openreach launches industry consultation for full-fibre upgrade

The legally separated arm of BT seeks views on moving users to FTTP connections.