As Ofcom’s net neutrality consultation closes, we summarise the main talking points from the regulator’s stakeholder event
South Korean legislators debate usage fees for content providers
As SK Broadband pursues Netflix for payments owed, politicians are divided on access charge proposals. It could yet be months before either situation is resolved
Ofcom’s review of net neutrality in the UK
The regulator has responded to operator calls for more flexibility, with its proposed approach to zero-rating signalling a departure from the EU
BEREC yet to be convinced by proposals for a ‘fair share’
The group’s preliminary view is that mandating a financial contribution from tech firms poses risk for the internet ecosystem and net neutrality
US Senators seek to reinstate net neutrality rules
Though support for the new bill could peter out, its introduction to Congress nonetheless triggers a fresh round of debate on this highly contentious issue
Germany ends zero-rating: the rest of the EU will follow
The regulator has moved before new guidelines from BEREC are finalised. Zero-rating now look set to be a forgotten practice across the EU
An end to zero-rating in the EU?
BEREC’s rewriting of the net neutrality guidelines could severely limit operators’ commercial practices
ISPs in France take on content providers
Operators ask the next presidency to establish a fair contribution of content providers to their networks. So far, only in South Korea have they succeeded
BEREC to rewrite the net neutrality guidelines
The recent rulings of the European Court of Justice caught regulators by surprise. It is now likely that zero-rating will be significantly restricted in the EU
Net neutrality up for debate in the UK
Prompted by calls from operators, and in light of Brexit, could the UK chart a different course when it comes to the open internet?
