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BEREC yet to be convinced by proposals for a ‘fair share’

The group’s preliminary view is that mandating a financial contribution from tech firms poses risk for the internet ecosystem and net neutrality

Ofcom's new responsibilities for telecoms network security

The regulator has been given powers to oversee, monitor and enforce how operators protect their infrastructure and supply chains against cyberattacks

Brazil stops sales of iPhones without a charger

While Apple will likely consider any fines levied against it as insignificant, its proprietary charging technology faces other challenges elsewhere

German operators to lower bills when mobile internet speeds fall

A complex process for measuring broadband performance could discourage consumers from making price reduction claims against their provider

What does Liz Truss mean for tech and telecoms?

While tech and telecoms issues didn’t feature prominently during the leadership contest, there are open questions about the direction some will take

Vodafone reaches deal to sell Hungarian unit

Further M&A opportunities are being pursued elsewhere, but could be met with opposition

Switzerland announces new security requirements for wireless devices

As the adoption of connected devices has grown, so too have vulnerabilities to cyber threats

Ofcom finds Sky in breach of end-of-contract notification rules

The regulator sees these alerts are an important consumer protection tool, which have saved some households close to £10 per month

Infrastructure and the cost of living were key themes this results season

Amid inflationary pressures, operators are looking to support consumers, although mid-contract price rises have supported top line trends

US Senators seek to reinstate net neutrality rules

Though support for the new bill could peter out, its introduction to Congress nonetheless triggers a fresh round of debate on this highly contentious issue