The end to legal action is unlikely to help the European push for a ‘fair contribution’
Taxing the telecoms sector
Germany: Multi-band licence extensions to 2030
Tweaking the rules for Chorus and the NBN
Regulators in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking to ensure network providers still operate in the best interests of consumers
Apple’s iPhone 12: Ban over radiation concerns
France’s spectrum agency orders Apple to withdraw the device from the market, prompting fellow regulators in the EU to follow suit
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
Malta: Rules for mid-contract price rises
The MCA seeks improved certainty and transparency for consumers, as well as a shorter contract term on plans featuring inflation-linked increases
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
The CMA: How well does it work with other UK regulators?
The review is timely, particularly as cost of living pressures underscore the role of competition in helping to keep prices down
National roaming in Belgium: Dialling up the competition
Spectrum auction rules will facilitate the entry of a new fourth operator, which is intent on disrupting the sector
