A new programme has been proposed to connect unserved areas but only plans to invest half of the funding estimated as necessary to reach nationwide coverage
The EU’s Competitiveness Compass
The EC calls for a greater cutting of red tape than ever before to encourage investment and innovation to restore the bloc’s competitiveness with China and the US
France: Arcep’s ‘Ambition 2030’ strategy
Network resilience, environmental sustainability, connectivity and digital competition are at the centre of the regulator’s ambitions and actions for the next five years
Ofcom’s contribution to economic growth in the UK
Ofcom’s response to the Government's ‘Growth Letter’ hopes to convince them that it’s playing its part, but warns that its actual impact may be hard to measure
The problem of dormant contracts in the Netherlands
Expired minimum terms, a tendency not to switch and inadequate communication from operators mean telecoms consumers are missing out on significant savings
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
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
Ireland: Competition in wholesale leased lines
While preserving the spirit of its last market review, ComReg is proposing deregulation in more than half of the overall leased lines market
Commerce Commission files charges over satellite marketing
The case is the latest in an extended effort from the regulator to improve transparency for consumers from One NZ and the broader telecoms sector
Italy’s fixed access market review
AGCOM’s second market analysis of the year seeks to account for a major change in ownership of the country’s broadband infrastructure
