Reflecting the efforts of its peers, the MIC will focus on improving prices and services, while also considering how to boost switching and device availability in a market that is characteristically oligopolistic
ANACOM takes on automated data charges
The regulator’s draft decision follows on a consistent record of consumer protection efforts related to price rises and social tariffs
Event debrief: ECTA’s manifesto for Europe
The event provided a good opportunity to hear from Europe’s access seekers and challengers on the recent connectivity white paper. Evolution not revolution was the overriding message
Online harms legislation in Canada
The new bill prioritises some of the most egregious forms of harmful content online, while taking a more targeted approach to moderation than global counterparts
MWC24: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 2
Network security, including infrastructure resilience and geopolitical tensions, loomed large as speakers envisaged a future driven by cloud, AI and 6G technologies
Updated financial hardship rules in Australia
A new binding standard for telecoms operators is the result of years of work the ACMA has invested into better supporting vulnerable consumers
New mobile market entry in South Korea
After failing to meet their 28GHz rollout obligations, Korea’s incumbent operators now face competition from a new fourth player
Big tech leaders testify at US online safety hearing
Despite repeated rallying cries from policymakers, the US is unlikely to pass online safety legislation during the remaining days of this Congress
Sweden: Raising awareness of 2G/3G switch off
Operators have jointly launched a campaign to inform the public and provide guidance on how best to navigate the transition
Event debrief: Ofcom’s Online Safety series
As Ofcom in the UK becomes the latest regulator tasked with enforcing online safety laws, we joined its workshop series on implementing the Online Safety Act
