The EC likened publication of its DNA proposals to unbottling a fine wine, although some in the telecoms industry do not appear convinced by the taste
The BBC’s next 10 years
While DCMS is not currently minded to depart from the licence fee model, various reforms are being considered to help support the broadcaster’s future financial sustainability
€1bn licence fee refund in Italy
The Supreme Court has signalled an end to the long-running saga, concluding that the Government should not have continued to apply the charge post-liberalisation
Norway: Implementing voluntary access to fibre networks
As Norway progresses towards deregulating the wholesale broadband market, Nkom has warned operators that SMP regulation remains a tool at its disposal
Event debrief: Open Internet Turns 10: What's Next?
Given seismic change in the functioning and role of the internet, policymakers and industry are beginning to debate if and/or how net neutrality rules should evolve
China: Ensuring safety in the use of interactive AI services
As safety risks become more pronounced, the CAC is taking steps to regulate for the prevention of self-harm and the protection of children
Switzerland: Accelerating mobile infrastructure deployment
OFCOM is set to be given broader responsibilities for approving mast upgrades, streamlining current lengthy planning processes
US: Deregulating state-level AI rules
In line with the US’ more relaxed approach to AI regulation, the Government has further restricted local policymakers’ ability to rein in the technology
South Korea: Future-facing spectrum reallocation
MSIT policy aims to facilitate 3G, and eventually 4G, network retirement while using rollout-linked discounting to boost 5GSA coverage
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: The future of telecoms and broadband
MPs raised concerns about a lack of government targets for mobile and the prospect of some consumers being left behind, providing for some awkward moments
