ComReg seeks redress for consumers over failed engineer appointments, but stops short of mandating automatic compensation
Prices in Belgium: Shop around
With a sizeable jump in potential savings, the BIPT urges consumers to shop around and source from multiple providers to secure the best deal
Stamping out scams in New Zealand
The campaign reflects the greater global attention being paid to the role the telecoms, tech and financial industries can all play in detecting and preventing scams
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
Ireland: Combatting scam calls and texts
ComReg is seeking to reduce the €300m lost by consumers to fraud each year, but will not rush into the adoption of STIR/SHAKEN protocols
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
Wholesale broadband regulation roundup
The latest market reviews in France, Ireland and Portugal seek to clear the way for faster fibre rollouts while preserving competitive markets
Consumer strategies to dealing with price increases
Regulators in Belgium and Ireland are urging consumers to use price comparison tools to shop around, highlighting the potential savings available
Ireland: ComReg looks to combat scam calls and texts
Addressing different types of fraud simultaneously could be a wise move that may help avoid the pitfalls experienced by other countries
