The Body of European Regulators starts its work to harmonise national authorities’ collection of data from OTTs to better understand communications markets.
French spectrum agency finds 5G emissions are well below limits
EC to coordinate the use of mobile location data during the coronavirus pandemic
The EC requires member states to develop a toolbox of measures together with the European Data Protection Board.
German regulator releases new data on broadband performance measurement
US administration tightens rules for foreign ownership in telecoms
The White House issued an executive order establishing a new committee and review procedures for applications involving foreign investment.
Orange and Free Mobile seek extension to roaming agreement in France
The French regulator ARCEP will have to approve the two-year extension, which would allow Free to roam on Orange’s network until 2022.
Norwegian regulator imposes new fibre access requirements on Telenor
Nkom finalised the detail of the VULA remedy, which will give access seekers more control on their own retail broadband offers.
German Government proposes amendments to law on online hate speech
New provisions in the Network Enforcement Act will give users a right to challenge social networks’ decisions on illegal content.
BBC suggests licence fee could be replaced with a broadband levy
The UK public service broadcaster submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion.
ITU launches global platform to protect telecommunication networks during COVID-19
The platform will facilitate the sharing of resources and best practices between policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.