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BEREC

Arcep’s updated sustainability indicators

The French regulator continues to extend its monitoring of sustainability in the telecoms sector as other European NRAs advocate a similarly expanded mandate

BEREC’s Draft Report on the IP Interconnection ecosystem

BEREC’s latest analysis draws many of the same conclusions as in 2017, pointing to an evolving market that functions broadly well without regulation

Malta: EC rejects the MCA’s proposed broadband regulation

Despite the veto, the MCA’s market review proposals have been welcomed by some as a challenge to the EC’s broader deregulatory agenda

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

Event debrief: ECTA’s manifesto for Europe

The event provided a good opportunity to hear from Europe’s access seekers and challengers on the recent connectivity white paper. Evolution not revolution was the overriding message

EU: Agreement on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act and adoption of the Gigabit Recommendation

Legislation to boost high-speed broadband rollout has been criticised by industry for being watered down and lacking ambition

Conference debrief: FT-ETNO Tech & Politics Forum 2023

The annual event in Brussels saw operators continue to push for in-market consolidation. Less was said of ‘fair share’ but Europe’s (lack of) leadership came under the microscope

Net neutrality in the UK: Welcomed clarity

Ofcom backs greater network management and service innovation by operators, and signals it could support calls for a more hands-off approach in future

WACC: Adjustments in Spain to reflect recent macroeconomic conditions

CNMC adjusts the risk-free rate for Telefónica and Cellnex, but signals a return to the EC’s approved methodology

EC Gigabit Recommendation: BEREC’s response

Alignment with the EECC is paramount, with the current version risking premature deregulation and a higher administrative burden for NRAs