Regulators in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking to ensure network providers still operate in the best interests of consumers
Apple’s iPhone 12: Ban over radiation concerns
France’s spectrum agency orders Apple to withdraw the device from the market, prompting fellow regulators in the EU to follow suit
DMA: The first batch of gatekeepers
Dominant firms now have six months to ensure full compliance, while the EC investigates whether further services should be subject to ex-ante rules
Malta: Rules for mid-contract price rises
The MCA seeks improved certainty and transparency for consumers, as well as a shorter contract term on plans featuring inflation-linked increases
The CMA: How well does it work with other UK regulators?
The review is timely, particularly as cost of living pressures underscore the role of competition in helping to keep prices down
Regulating facial recognition in China
FCC increases broadband bill subsidies for low-income households
A $75 (£60) monthly subsidy will become available through the Affordable Connectivity Program, which itself requires considerably more funds to keep going
TikTok: Complying with the EU’s DSA
Switching off algorithm-driven recommendations is significant given how key it has been for driving adoption and engagement
India’s (long) road to data protection legislation
A new law introduces protections for citizens, including children, but exemptions from the rules for government agencies is concerning
Regulating online platforms in South Africa
The Competition Commission is using the EU’s Digital Market Act as inspiration as it seeks to address problems with self-preferencing and app store fees
