Network resilience, environmental sustainability, connectivity and digital competition are at the centre of the regulator’s ambitions and actions for the next five years
Mobile coverage after the 3G switch-off in Finland
Traficom’s response to consumer concerns following the 3G switch-off could signal additional regulatory obligations for operators for the upcoming shutdown of 2G
Australia: A delay to the 3G switch-off
3G devices as well as older 4G-compatible handsets could lose access to the emergency services, with the Government urging action from consumers to help complete the process
Event debrief: ComReg’s evolving regulatory role
The market’s shift “from copper to cloud” makes for new priorities and challenges, and an imperative for both regulation and regulators to adjust in response
Event debrief: BEREC’s 12th Stakeholder Forum
While the EC’s digital infrastructure white paper took centre stage, speakers also highlighted the increasing criticality of ensuring network security and resilience
Sweden: Raising awareness of 2G/3G switch off
Operators have jointly launched a campaign to inform the public and provide guidance on how best to navigate the transition
Mobile coverage and quality issues in rural Australia
Given the trend of selling towers to large independent companies, is the way that they're regulated still fit for purpose?
Ofcom’s expectations of mobile providers for 2G and 3G switch-off
As legacy networks are shut down, effective communication should ensure consumers are protected and lessen the scope for further regulatory intervention
A delay to 3G switch-off in Italy
AGCOM is delaying TIM’s switch-off plans because of concerns over device compatibility, and wants operators to better inform consumers about their right to cancel without penalties
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
