A hearing in a Committee of the Australian Senate highlighted the need to redefine the scope of the tax which is intended to fund broadband services in rural and remote areas.
UK competition authority looks to take on big tech after Brexit
The CMA is seeking a more active role in scrutinising and tackling anti-competitive behaviour by US tech giants.
EU Parliament calls for rules on a common charger for portable devices
Polish regulator sets out cable sharing rules
European Commission unveils its toolbox for 5G security
The Commission confirms its preference for a risk-based approach, which will leave plenty of room for individual member states to make decisions.
UK Government gives partial green-light to use of Huawei in 5G networks
The Chinese vendor will be allowed in ‘non-core’ parts of networks, where its market share will be capped to 35%.
UK Government to legislate on consumer IoT security
The Government published its response to a consultation on the improvement of security standards for interconnected household devices.
UK decides not to implement EU Copyright Directive
Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has said the UK will not implement the EU Directive after the country leaves the EU.
US court rejects appeal against FCC rules allowing easier retiring of copper networks
As a result of the appeal, the FCC’s order stands, allowing phone companies to retire copper lines in the transition to fibre.
Iliad seeks to stop 5G network sharing agreement between Wind Tre and Fastweb in Italy
It is understood the operator is also trying to stop a joint venture between TIM and Vodafone, since it would be the only Italian MNO left out of sharing agreements.
