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BEREC seeks views on the role of regulation in enabling 5G ecosystem

BEREC seeks views on the role of regulation in enabling 5G ecosystem

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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

UK stops short on Huawei 5G decision

UK stops short on Huawei 5G decision

The publication in the UK follows the release of 5G risk assessments in most EU countries.

Ofcom passes new measures to improve fairness for mobile customers

Ofcom passes new measures to improve fairness for mobile customers

The regulator also received commitments from mobile operators to reduce customers’ bills.

Four South American countries commit to remove international roaming charges

Four South American countries commit to remove international roaming charges

The agreement will come into force once each country has ratified it.