The regulator has responded to operator calls for more flexibility, with its proposed approach to zero-rating signalling a departure from the EU
BEREC yet to be convinced by proposals for a ‘fair share’
The group’s preliminary view is that mandating a financial contribution from tech firms poses risk for the internet ecosystem and net neutrality
The debate on a ‘fair contribution’ to network costs
‘Telecom Insights Week’ brought together stakeholders to discuss the internet ecosystem and how it should be funded in the future
Germany ends zero-rating: the rest of the EU will follow
The regulator has moved before new guidelines from BEREC are finalised. Zero-rating now look set to be a forgotten practice across the EU
An end to zero-rating in the EU?
BEREC’s rewriting of the net neutrality guidelines could severely limit operators’ commercial practices
BEREC to rewrite the net neutrality guidelines
The recent rulings of the European Court of Justice caught regulators by surprise. It is now likely that zero-rating will be significantly restricted in the EU
Elsewhere in regulation this week
European Commission starts to review the Roaming Regulation
The EC will prepare an impact assessment by the end of this year as the regulation is due to expire on 30 June 2022.
BEREC updates its net neutrality guidelines
The guidelines remain largely unchanged compared to the 2016 ones, with some clarifications added relating to 5G and specialised services.
BEREC starts information gathering on OTT parameters
The Body of European Regulators starts its work to harmonise national authorities’ collection of data from OTTs to better understand communications markets.
