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
FCC adopts broadband support scheme for low-income households
The scheme is significantly more generous than the current programme – but it may need more funds if it’s to help everyone it targets
Rosenworcel looks to make her mark at first meeting of the new FCC
Irish Government pledges to accelerate the national broadband plan in its Remote Working Strategy
The strategy will seek to equip remote areas with the necessary infrastructure to facilitate remote working.
Portugal adopts new rules to protect vulnerable telecoms customers during COVID-19
Japanese Government proposes ‘Digital New Deal’ to upgrade its infrastructure
The Government proposed a comprehensive policy to digitise its services which came under pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
German presidency of the EU presents a new ePrivacy proposal
Germany will seek for an agreement on the purposes for processing communications metadata, including responses to future pandemics.
Norway suspends data collection from the COVID-19 contact-tracing app
The Norwegian Government responded to a notice from the country’s Data Protection Authority, which found that the data collection was no longer proportionate.
European Commission requires Big Tech to report monthly on disinformation
The EC will seek to expand the reporting programme to platforms such as WhatsApp and TikTok not currently signed up to the Code of Conduct.
5G multiband spectrum auction kicks off in Norway
The regulator Nkom has decided to carry on as planned with the award of spectrum across seven bands.
