The European Green Digital Coalition will help towards meeting the environmental targets for 2050, but the telecoms sector has already made a strong head start
Elsewhere in regulation this week
Ofcom’s boost for broadband builders
It’s significant for a regulator to be quite so explicit about how they expect to regulate for a decade and beyond
Ofcom's 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz auction raises £1.36bn
Operators got a good deal for the 700MHz spectrum – but may still have to pay more for the 3.6–3.8GHz airwaves depending on the next phase
US moves to restrict more Chinese companies
US Congress to free up $94bn for broadband development
A new legislative proposal pledges to invest hugely in rural broadband – a long-standing issue that America needs to address
European Commission sets out digital objectives for the next decade
Connectivity targets still feature, but greater emphasis is being placed on skills and demand-side initiatives
Swedish regulator sets out priorities for 2021
Aside from its core focus on wholesale markets, roaming and net neutrality are on the regulator’s radar
Conflict over the renewal of 3.5GHz licences in Italy
AGCOM will have to set higher renewal fees than the last time – but there is every reason to expect a lengthy battle between operators with different interests
FCC adopts broadband support scheme for low-income households
The scheme is significantly more generous than the current programme – but it may need more funds if it’s to help everyone it targets