The proposed programme for the new government will accelerate the national broadband plan, and set out a comprehensive strategy for digital transformation.
Norway suspends data collection from the COVID-19 contact-tracing app
The Norwegian Government responded to a notice from the country’s Data Protection Authority, which found that the data collection was no longer proportionate.
UK Government starts review of Access to Infrastructure Regulations
The Government will seek to reform the rules to facilitate network deployment, which so far have seen limited practical application.
European Commission assesses progress against the Digital Agenda targets
Finnish 26GHz auction comes to an end
The Finnish regulator awarded three spectrum lots to three participants, and will open the lower part of the band to local networks.
Dutch regulator to be given more powers over fixed telecoms regulation
An amendment to the Telecommunications Act will allow the ACM to impose access obligations when there is a barrier to replicability.
UK National Cyber Security Centre to launch a new review of Huawei’s role in 5G networks
The NCSC will consider the impact of new restrictions on Huawei’s ability to use US chipsets, and could decide to entirely exclude Huawei from UK networks.
European Court of Justice overturns EC’s decision on the Three UK/O2 merger
New Zealand Commerce Commission consults on copper withdrawal
The Commission aims to ensure customers are given adequate notice ahead of the switch-off of copper, and move to equivalent services.
Ofcom sets out funding rules for universal service broadband providers
The regulator sets out its approach to determining and refunding any unfair costs that universal service providers may incur.
