The new proposal might not sit well with VoIP providers, which are expected to face a significant additional burden
Colombia declares the internet an essential service
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
Singapore to make the 2.1GHz band available for standalone 5G
The IMDA wants to help operators achieve nationwide 5G coverage by 2025, but not at the expense of customers still on 3G
ACMA to set out expectations for how Australian operators should treat vulnerable customers
ACMA takes a leaf out of Ofcom’s book, requiring operators to improve the training of staff and the monitoring of interactions with vulnerable customers
Belgian regulator wants ISPs to be clearer about ‘unlimited’ internet offers
The fair use policies that apply to these offers are catching too many customers by surprise, and could even clash with net neutrality rules
Prices for mobile services on the rise in Australia
ComReg consults on its strategy for the next five years
The plan looks like more of the same, and is perhaps a missed opportunity to focus on emerging issues such as sustainability
Elsewhere in regulation this week
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
