A new piece of legislation is promised to boost the sector’s fortunes and finally create a true single market for telecoms
Restoring net neutrality rules in the US
The proposal is expected to have sufficient support from Commissioners to progress, but the Supreme Court could be its downfall
Improving information for consumers of telecoms services
The UK’s DSIT highlights the success of Open Banking as it looks to bolster consumer protection measures
SK Telecom and Netflix call truce in network usage fee dispute
Taxing the telecoms sector
Germany: Multi-band licence extensions to 2030
Tweaking the rules for Chorus and the NBN
Regulators in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking to ensure network providers still operate in the best interests of consumers
Apple’s iPhone 12: Ban over radiation concerns
France’s spectrum agency orders Apple to withdraw the device from the market, prompting fellow regulators in the EU to follow suit
Subsidising 5G to close the digital divide
An EU-funded scheme in Spain will target sparsely populated rural areas, with the aim of closing the digital divide within two years
Malta: Rules for mid-contract price rises
The MCA seeks improved certainty and transparency for consumers, as well as a shorter contract term on plans featuring inflation-linked increases
