The Government wants the NBN to start paying for itself – but there are signs it’s not yet in a position to operate in a commercially efficient way
Telefonica’s copper switch-off in Spain gathers pace
As the migration from copper to fibre speeds up, the operator is now touting the environmental benefits of its programme
Portugal’s regulator changes 5G auction rules, again
The end might now be in sight, but the journey of repairing the relationship with the industry is only just beginning
UK government defines more clearly what it means by ‘gigabit-capable’
In an update to Project Gigabit, the Government tweaked what it expects from gigabit-capable infrastructure
Australian ISPs push back on claims they misled broadband customers
ISPs are accused of not delivering expected speeds – but current arrangements with the NBN make it difficult to know what they will be for new lines
Dish and T-Mobile clash over 3G phase-out in the US
The remedies following the T-Mobile/Sprint merger were poorly thought out, and could fail to create the fourth MNO the DoJ wanted
The end of free roaming in Europe?
Falling roaming revenues as a result of COVID-19 have brought forward the inevitable return of some roaming charges in Europe for UK travellers
FCC takes new steps to help prevent phone scams
The new proposal might not sit well with VoIP providers, which are expected to face a significant additional burden
Colombia declares the internet an essential service
Thinking of the internet as a utility-type service is increasingly common, but policymakers need to be mindful of the industry’s need to innovate
