The FCC could require operators to implement new authentication standards, similar to those recently adopted for robocalls. However, their effectiveness is still unclear
Openreach waives connection fees for low income households
It comes in response to Ofcom’s report on affordability, but on its own will probably not be enough to prevent further intervention
Net neutrality up for debate in the UK
Prompted by calls from operators, and in light of Brexit, could the UK chart a different course when it comes to the open internet?
Levelling the playing field between VoD and linear services
The UK looks set to depart again from EU rules – this time in favour of a more prescriptive approach
Fibre broadband ‘sprouting everywhere’
Ofcom outlines a new spectrum strategy with an emphasis on sharing
More flexibility and innovation for the next decade, but the regulator will still need to be mindful of the interests of incumbents
Streaming services could face tighter regulation in the UK
The review aims to remove inconsistencies and complexities that currently exist between linear and video-on-demand platforms
Elsewhere in regulation this week
UK completes auction of 700MHz and 3.6-3.8GHz
The contiguous spectrum holdings should facilitate efficient use of spectrum and lower deployment costs
Ofcom maintains regulation of wholesale call markets
The UK regulator will keep price controls on call termination, in a market that continues to have some importance
