In a generally unregulated market, the regulator is concerned about high prices and lack of competition
Removing Huawei from the UK’s fixed networks
Operators will be relieved the Government hasn’t set a deadline for the complete removal of Huawei from fibre networks, something that could have significantly impacted rollout plans
Hungary to subsidise replacement of 3G handsets
Regulators have so far generally been hands-off when it comes phasing out 2G/3G, but may need to give a helping hand where consumers are hesitant
Italy’s broadband labelling scheme comes under criticism
A consumer body proposes going beyond the ‘traffic light’ system currently in place. Its shortcomings show that focusing instead on speeds could be the right approach
Retiring Orange’s copper network in France
Ofcom’s mobile strategy review: How best to support investment?
While not seen as significant as a parallel review being conducted by DCMS, it will set the tone for an important next phase
ISPs in France take on content providers
Operators ask the next presidency to establish a fair contribution of content providers to their networks. So far, only in South Korea have they succeeded
France and Germany’s private 5G network partnership
The €18m initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty as telcos and hyperscalers battle it out to realise the opportunity
5G and sustainability
The French regulator has shone a light on energy consumption of 5G networks and environmentally friendly approaches to using the 26GHz band
FCC to tackle long-standing broadband competition issues in the US
The FCC wants to outlaw exclusivity agreements between ISPs and landlords, but this and Biden’s wider broadband agenda will stall without a Democrat majority
