Research for DCMS projects an internet-based future for UK TV distribution but highlights the need to resolve questions relating to spectrum, adoption and network reliability
Conference debrief: techUK’s Tech Policy Leadership Conference
Recent interest in AI meant it dominated proceedings. Regulating this fast-moving technology will require flexibility, collaboration, and safeguarding the interests of society
Legislation to ensure UK households can access gigabit broadband
With the vast majority of new builds already connected to fibre, updated rules may not have a material impact on operators, developers or network deployments
Ofcom's new responsibilities for telecoms network security
The regulator has been given powers to oversee, monitor and enforce how operators protect their infrastructure and supply chains against cyberattacks
Data laws in the UK: A new legislative direction post-Brexit
A departure from the GDPR and the promise of a more flexible approach to the management of data risks
Making the UK a ‘global tech superpower’
Improving digital skills sits at the heart of the new digital strategy, as the economy currently misses out on £63bn in output due to a lack of talent
Removing Huawei from the UK’s fixed networks
Operators will be relieved the Government hasn’t set a deadline for the complete removal of Huawei from fibre networks, something that could have significantly impacted rollout plans
Online Safety Bill: The Government has listened
It appears that critics have succeeded in obtaining significant improvements to what initially looked like a poorly drafted piece of legislation
UK Government announces 2G and 3G phase-out by 2033
While sunsets are expected to occur sooner than then, experience shows operators will still face challenges in migrating some customers away from older technologies
UK Government to amend its Online Safety Bill
It remains to be seen whether the need to get the detail right will prevail over the rush to adopt it quickly. The decision to leave online advertising out of scope could be a missed opportunity
