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5G

Event debrief: UK Future Spectrum Policy Summit

As panellists reflected on WRC-23, discussion also looked ahead at the implications of satellite connectivity and the launch of 6G for spectrum management

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

Implementing vendor restrictions: Progress report

Western allies continue to push for Huawei restrictions abroad, even as operators struggle to comply at home 

Switzerland hits pause on mmWave

The Federal Council is taking a cautious approach to the release of mmWave for 5G amid concerns around health risks and uncertain demand

Reforming telecoms policy in South Korea in an effort to reduce prices

The regulator’s far-reaching strategy seeks to revitalise competition, while improving consumer choice and better aligning mobile data allowances with actual consumption

Conference debrief: FT-ETNO Tech & Politics Forum 2023

The annual event in Brussels saw operators continue to push for in-market consolidation. Less was said of ‘fair share’ but Europe’s (lack of) leadership came under the microscope

UK Parliament: Three-Vodafone merger and implications for competition

The potential for constituents’ bills to increase appears to be of primary interest to MPs, with concerns also about the effects on investment and employment

Taxing the telecoms sector

Regulators look to limit the burden on operators – but some will expect investment in return

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

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