Expired minimum terms, a tendency not to switch and inadequate communication from operators mean telecoms consumers are missing out on significant savings
US: Rewriting the AI rulebook for competitiveness
The US Government has made a series of rule changes aligned towards the priority on growing the country’s leadership in AI
Spain: Deregulating wholesale central and local access
Fibre network competition and the entry of new players has removed the need for wholesale broadband regulation, but Telefónica’s physical infrastructure remains a bottleneck
BEREC: Infrastructure sharing is caring
While network sharing can reduce the carbon footprint of the telecoms sector, the industry believes it should be agreed voluntarily, rather than mandated by regulators
Fibre deregulation moves closer in New Zealand
ComCom has changed its position on the regulation of four services since its draft decision, in direct response to feedback from the industry
Mobile coverage after the 3G switch-off in Finland
Traficom’s response to consumer concerns following the 3G switch-off could signal additional regulatory obligations for operators for the upcoming shutdown of 2G
The UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan
The UK has set its plans in motion to become a global AI superpower, rivalling the US and China in placing AI at the heart of the economy
Regulating competition in digital markets in the UK
The CMA has published guidance on how it will enforce the new regime, detailing potential measures such as pro-competition interventions and new investigatory powers
The impact of a new entrant on prices
The BIPT sees the mobile market in Belgium developing strongly, with new fourth operator DIGI already triggering a reaction from the incumbents
Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia
Swisscom makes wholesale access commitments to secure the AGCM’s approval and strengthen its position in Italy, as Vodafone completes European “rightsizing”
