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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

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’

It was long-held that the UK was on a low fibre diet. Not any more

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

Other noteworthy regulatory developments week ending 21 May 2021 from the Assembly Analyst team

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