While driving consumer uptake of suitable broadband will be a challenge, the switch-off of DTT in 2034 could present a unique context to bring longtime excluded consumers online
Netherlands: A call to action on telecoms policy reform
The Government urges stronger regulation and effective competition, considering that the European framework should be seen as a success
Telecoms M&A under the Trump Administration
Despite FCC criticism, not all operators are willing to roll back DEI policies to secure regulatory approval for consolidation
Clarifying small cell access obligations in Canada
To help deliver dense 5G networks across the country, the CRTC has confirmed its power to require operators to provide access to their physical infrastructure
CNMC hangs up on fixed call termination
Removing regulation would align Spain with an increasing number of EU countries and follow similar interventions in other wholesale telecoms markets
Event debrief: Connect Europe’s Policy Summit
Overall it was clear there is still no unified vision on the future regulatory path for the EU telecoms sector
Ireland: Refreshing the complaints handling rules for telecoms
In light of changing legislation, ComReg proposes new codes of practice to modernise consumer rights and improve the transparency of the complaints handling process
Responding to the SKT data breach
The breach, and the resulting exodus of customers from SKT, is already destabilising a fiercely competitive mobile market
Event debrief: ISPA ISP Summit 2025
Against a challenging financial backdrop, regulation, adoption and consolidation will together shape the development of the UK’s fibre market
Europe’s first SIM farm ban
The criminalisation of SIM farms in the UK represents one in a range of regulatory interventions aimed at stemming the growing tide of malicious messaging around the world
