The Commerce Commission wants operators to be fairer and more transparent, as switching away from copper is posing a challenge for consumers
UK Government to amend its Online Safety Bill
It remains to be seen whether the need to get the detail right will prevail over the rush to adopt it quickly. The decision to leave online advertising out of scope could be a missed opportunity
Portugal’s 5G auction finally comes to an end
After 10 months of bidding, Portugal will become the last major European country to launch 5G. Operators must deploy rapidly if they are to meet the original deadlines for coverage
Germany’s wholesale local access market review
At last, the scope of duct access will be expanded to facilitate fibre deployment, in a country where copper still dominates
The FTC uncovers questionable privacy practices of US telcos
A report from the authority paints a poor picture of how ISPs handle customers’ personal data. To see an improvement, the US would need to thoroughly reform privacy laws
The FCC moves to curb the spread of ‘robotexts’
The FCC could require operators to implement new authentication standards, similar to those recently adopted for robocalls. However, their effectiveness is still unclear
Music streaming services to be scrutinised by the UK competition authority
For years, artists have lamented that music streaming only serves the interests of large music companies and online platforms. Regulators are now listening
Spain’s new rules for wholesale broadband access
The CNMC scales back fibre access regulation, and allows Telefonica to switch-off its copper network more quickly. Not a surprise, when fibre penetration is so high
The EU Digital Markets Act could be a year away, or longer
The EU’s legislative process is showing its typical limitations. By contrast, the UK could soon have a new and effective competition framework for digital markets
Swisscom forced to pause its FTTH expansion
Swisscom wants to use point-to-multipoint technology for its future deployments. Regulators are concerned that this could be an anticompetitive move
