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Spain introduces tax on OTT communications in new Telecommunications Act

The revised legislation implements the new European Electronic Communications Code, including additional measures for consumer protection.

Ofcom reveals best and worst telecoms customer service

Satisfaction rates in mobile remains high, whereas broadband satisfaction has seen a slight increase.

ACMA proposes new rules for broadband service failures in Australia

The ACMA will regulate to ensure NBN’s rebates to retail providers are passed on to consumers.

UK Government to legislate to remove barriers to broadband deployment

The new law would give Ofcom powers to obtain operators’ deployment plans, and publish data about areas where rollout is not yet planned.

US National Advertising Review Board asks AT&T and Verizon to change their 5G ads

Challenges brought up by T-Mobile and AT&T force changes to the way 5G is advertised and described.

German regulator releases new data on broadband performance measurement

BNetzA finds room for improvement when ISPs promise and deliver speeds to end users.

UK Government agrees measures with the telecoms industry to tackle the coronavirus pandemic

Operators will offer more generous allowances, and be fair to customers who struggle to pay their bills on time.

Australian regulators respond to the coronavirus pandemic

The communications authority ACMA, and the competition authority ACCC, set out their priorities and how they will approach regulation and enforcement.

Advertising Standards Authority bans Three UK’s 5G advertisement

The “Real 5G” claim was found to be misleading and is now banned following complaints from other operators

Ofcom's approach to regulation during the coronavirus pandemic

The UK regulator will pause consultations, and focus on measures for the protection of consumers.