The latest market reviews in France, Ireland and Portugal seek to clear the way for faster fibre rollouts while preserving competitive markets
India: The new Telecommunications Act
The updated legislation will offer end users better protection against scams; however, the line between national security and privacy has become blurry
Key outcomes from WRC-23
The conference delivered a broadly positive result for the mobile industry, especially in Europe, although much of spectrum’s ‘low-hanging fruit’ has now been picked
Minimising connectivity disruptions for consumers
Updated telecoms resilience guidance aims to reduce the risk of network outages, as Ofcom initiates a conversation about potential mobile power backup obligations
Fair share: US picks up where the EU left off
With EU momentum largely lost, the US is considering increasing the number of universal service fund contributors, although legislative progress appears unlikely
The prospect of fibre deregulation in New Zealand
The Commerce Commission is to explore whether competitive developments in the market mean it can relax the rules on four fibre wholesalers
Dispute resolution mechanisms in telecoms
Ofcom’s review aims to ensure fair and consistent outcomes for consumers, while strengthening its oversight of the ADR process
Consumer strategies to dealing with price increases
Regulators in Belgium and Ireland are urging consumers to use price comparison tools to shop around, highlighting the potential savings available
Switzerland hits pause on mmWave
The Federal Council is taking a cautious approach to the release of mmWave for 5G amid concerns around health risks and uncertain demand
Lowering network rollout barriers in Spain
The CNMC backs the creation of a new agency to facilitate cross-government collaboration and improve operator access to public and private property
