The Government has favoured giving mobile operators control, only time will tell if it facilitates the growth of private networks
Asking big tech to contribute to the Universal Service Fund in the US
The FCC has been tasked with assessing the feasibility of the plan as a wider debate takes place on the balance of investments between telcos and big tech
A delay to 3G switch-off in Italy
AGCOM is delaying TIM’s switch-off plans because of concerns over device compatibility, and wants operators to better inform consumers about their right to cancel without penalties
Ofcom consults on the assignment of mmWave bands in the UK
The amount of spectrum the regulator is proposing to make available may fall short of what operators claim they will need
Germany ends zero-rating: the rest of the EU will follow
The regulator has moved before new guidelines from BEREC are finalised. Zero-rating now look set to be a forgotten practice across the EU
The fight against robocalls in the US continues
The FCC wants international carriers to implement calling line authentication. Many in the industry have doubts about its effectiveness
Negotiating lower wholesale fibre prices in the Netherlands
By accepting a voluntary commitment from KPN the regulator hopes to avoid future legal challenges, but access seekers aren’t thrilled
10 year stability for wholesale broadband pricing in Germany
BNetzA aims to give regulatory certainty to the whole industry, as part of a broader effort to facilitate investment in fibre
Funding passive mobile infrastructure to improve coverage
A plan in Spain should close the small coverage gap that still exists, but some changes may be needed to make more efficient use of public money
Social tariffs and raising awareness of them
Evidence from countries where such tariffs exist suggests that raising awareness among eligible consumers is a common problem
