Egress fees, technical issues and committed spend discounts by hyperscalers have been identified as the three major barriers to effective competition
Conference debrief: Connected North 2023
We summarise the main talking points from the Connected North conference that took place in Manchester during 17–18 April 2023
Ofcom proposes to refer UK cloud market to the CMA for investigation
The preference for a market investigation reference would be a significant step for Ofcom to take; reflecting the seriousness of the concerns identified
ISPA: Parliament & Internet conference 2023
Industry backs Ofcom’s net neutrality proposals, but wants long-term certainty on fibre regulation to bolster the investment case
Competition authority dismisses claims of price collusion in Croatia
While the evidence didn’t show anti-competitive practices, price increases for telecoms services have proved contentious, particularly if poorly communicated
Ofcom: Online scams rife in the UK
In light of significant financial and emotional harms, Ofcom is backing forthcoming online safety laws to spur tech firms to reduce consumer fraud
Improving broadband information for UK consumers
Ofcom moves to tackle confusion around different network technologies, 15 years since the problem emerged
Westminster eForum: Next steps for the UK mobile industry
Enabling consolidation, scrapping spectrum licence fees and departing from EU net neutrality rules were all highlighted as priorities for the sector
MWC23: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 3
As the conference wound up, attention turned to the nuts and bolts of the industry – namely spectrum
MWC23: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 2
Sustainability and digital inclusion featured prominently as operators renewed their calls for regulatory reform in light of significant headwinds
