The proposal is expected to have sufficient support from Commissioners to progress, but the Supreme Court could be its downfall
Improving information for consumers of telecoms services
The UK’s DSIT highlights the success of Open Banking as it looks to bolster consumer protection measures
Taxing the telecoms sector
Germany: Multi-band licence extensions to 2030
Apple’s iPhone 12: Ban over radiation concerns
France’s spectrum agency orders Apple to withdraw the device from the market, prompting fellow regulators in the EU to follow suit
Subsidising 5G to close the digital divide
An EU-funded scheme in Spain will target sparsely populated rural areas, with the aim of closing the digital divide within two years
Malta: Rules for mid-contract price rises
The MCA seeks improved certainty and transparency for consumers, as well as a shorter contract term on plans featuring inflation-linked increases
A focus on spectrum policy in North America
As the US explores the role of AI in spectrum management, Canada is considering mobile’s impact on the environment
National roaming in Belgium: Dialling up the competition
Spectrum auction rules will facilitate the entry of a new fourth operator, which is intent on disrupting the sector
Contesting misleading advertising
BT and Deutsche Telekom have enjoyed only mixed success with recent challenges of their competitors’ marketing practices
