BEREC is seeking comments from businesses and organisations who are interested in, or planning to utilise 5G connectivity, in order to ensure that regulation is not a barrier to innovative services.
Industry reacts to UK Prime Minister’s pledge for 100% coverage of full fibre broadband
Standing on the steps of Downing Street, moments after entering office, Boris Johnson reiterated his commitment for 100% coverage of ‘full fibre’ broadband in the next five years. That’s fibre to approximately 32m homes by 2025.
UK mobile operators reiterate commitment to improve rural coverage
With a new Prime Minister in place, Mark Evans (CEO of O2) has called on the new Government to accept the industry-wide plan for a Shared Rural Network.
Final report of Australia’s Digital Platforms Inquiry
The final report of the digital platforms inquiry contains 23 recommendations spanning competition law, consumer protection, media regulation and privacy law.
US Department of Justice starts competition inquiry into the biggest online platforms
The review will focus on practices that may cause “structural impediment” to competition and consumer benefit.
The US FTC hits Facebook with a $5bn fine
The US Federal Trade Commission also required the company to establish an independent privacy committee.
The next European Commission will draft a ‘Digital Services Act’
The rules will strengthen liability for digital platforms, services and products, and complete the Commission’s work on the Digital Single Market.










