While Apple will likely consider any fines levied against it as insignificant, its proprietary charging technology faces other challenges elsewhere
German operators to lower bills when mobile internet speeds fall
A complex process for measuring broadband performance could discourage consumers from making price reduction claims against their provider
What does Liz Truss mean for tech and telecoms?
While tech and telecoms issues didn’t feature prominently during the leadership contest, there are open questions about the direction some will take
Vodafone reaches deal to sell Hungarian unit
Switzerland announces new security requirements for wireless devices
Ofcom finds Sky in breach of end-of-contract notification rules
The regulator sees these alerts are an important consumer protection tool, which have saved some households close to £10 per month
Infrastructure and the cost of living were key themes this results season
Amid inflationary pressures, operators are looking to support consumers, although mid-contract price rises have supported top line trends
US Senators seek to reinstate net neutrality rules
Though support for the new bill could peter out, its introduction to Congress nonetheless triggers a fresh round of debate on this highly contentious issue
FCC probes US mobile operators on data privacy practices
The regulator wants to toughen data protection rules for telcos, but potential federal legislation could reduce its authority in this area
Wholesale broadband access: A trend towards deregulation
Removing obligations on incumbent operators reflects a trend across Europe, where multiple fibre networks now compete