The KFTC’s newly softened stance on regulating the conduct of big tech firms marks South Korea’s fourth attempt to address competition issues in the digital economy
Regulating the Metaverse in Japan
With a focus on safety, security and privacy, the Government’s consultation on principles for the Metaverse reflect concerns identified elsewhere
Declining returns on investment
Findings from the PTS in Sweden contradict some of those drawn by the EC, challenging the idea that the US telecoms market is a much more profitable place to invest
US: FCC proposes a ban on phone locking
The US would join only a handful of other countries that have pursued a ban on SIM locking to encourage greater competition at the retail level
Japan: Reduced regulatory pressure on the former incumbent
While it’s time for some restrictions to be lifted, operators warn of the potential impact on consumers and competition of repealing all legislation on NTT
Driving competition in Japan’s mobile market
Reflecting the efforts of its peers, the MIC will focus on improving prices and services, while also considering how to boost switching and device availability in a market that is characteristically oligopolistic
CNMC launches cloud market investigation
Cloud services are attracting increasing attention from regulators globally, which is set to ramp up with further adoption of emerging technologies
South Korea: Government excludes telecoms operators from private 5G
Ringfenced spectrum, licence cancellation and a new plan to boost competition in telecoms have dialled up the pressure on operators
Why the App Store ruling may not be a real win for Apple
Apple will have to allow alternative payment methods in its App Store. As we’ve seen in Korea and Japan, this is now an international trend
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission to investigate commercial practices in the mobile market
The FTC will support the Government in its effort to reduce the price of mobile services for Japanese consumers.
