The strong attendance and distinguished speakers reflected the expectations on policymakers to deliver an effective review of the EU’s regulatory framework for telecoms
Event debrief: techUK Tech Policy Conference 2026
Discussions unsurprisingly centred around the future of AI as industry and policymakers came together to forge a positive path forward for the UK’s tech sector
Event debrief: INCA Better Fibre Live 2026
Industry came together to discuss the prospects for, and concerns surrounding, the UK’s altnet market, and the role of consolidation in shaping its future
MWC26: Regulation & Policy Roundup from Day 3
Satellite was an enduring theme at this year’s conference, as operators become more conscious of the threat, as well as opportunity, it poses
MWC26: Regulation & Policy Roundup from Day 1
Usual gripes about Europe’s low ARPUs and over-regulation contrasted with operators’ optimism regarding opportunities presented by sovereignty and satellite
Fibre access commitments in Denmark
Wholesale charges are set to increase for the next market review period, reflecting a rise in input costs, interest rates and demands for network security
ANACOM’s recommendations on network resilience and consumer protection
The regulator has outlined measures for operators and the Portuguese Government to implement, while highlighting the role of spectrum management in mitigating the impacts of outages
Belgium: Automatic switching to best available tariffs
The regulator considers that proposed measures may conflict with the EECC, instead recommending improved transparency for consumers looking to switch
Revising the EU’s Cybersecurity Act
The EC aims to make vendor restrictions in the mobile industry binding across all Member States, with an eye towards also derisking fixed and satellite supply chains
UK: Limiting children’s access to smartphones and social media
The Government will consider the impact of legislation implemented abroad as well as the views of both parents and young people before determining its approach
