We examine progress so far and expected completion timelines for retirement, common challenges faced by operators, and the frameworks put in place by regulators to guide the process.
Mobile coverage and reporting
We compare how regulators measure coverage, the methodologies used, how it's reported, and what operators can advertise.
Ofcom's TAR consultation
We explore Ofcom's plans for broadband regulation out to 2031 and the likely implications for the incumbent and altnets.
Competition in mobile ecosystems
We take stock of whether and how policy interventions are making considerations for connectivity when remedying perceived anticompetitive conduct.
(De)regulating for growth
We examine what the existing regulatory burden looks like, and what regulating for growth could look like in practice from Europe to the US.
Telefónica's Digital Public Policy Playbook
From industrial policy to spectrum policy, we break down the operator's vision and compare it to what's on the table from Letta and Draghi.
Telecoms in 2025
We outline our expectations for key regulatory activities in telecoms for the year ahead, including how regulators are looking to drive investment while preserving competition.
Policymaker work plans for 2025
We've mapped planned activity for telecoms, digital markets, and competition enforcement across the UK and EU. In doing so we flag trends, overlaps and potential areas for coordination.
Scams policy in Australia
We assess ACMA's new SMS ID register alongside other similar interventions plus the pending 'Scams Prevention Framework'.
FT/Connect Europe: Tech Leadership Forum
The industry gathered in Brussels to make its requests of the new incoming Commission amidst concerns over an increasing regulatory burden and lack of scale for operators.
