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BEREC

ETNO/POLITICO: ‘Telecoms drumbeat for the future of connectivity’

European regulators stressed that no decision on a ‘fair contribution’ had yet been made, with all options still on the table – except for changes to net neutrality rules

EC’s three-part plan to boost gigabit connectivity

As well as proposing updates to current legislation, the EC is consulting on the sector’s long-term outlook and how it should be funded, including whether there should be a dedicated EU-wide fund to support access to affordable broadband

Ofcom’s review of net neutrality in the UK

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

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

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.