Despite ruling out including rollout obligations in spectrum licences, ACMA sees potential benefits of a secondary licensing framework for rural competition and consumer choice
MWC25: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 1
Familiar calls for deregulation and consolidation to help spur investment alongside debates over fair share and the governance of AI set the tone for the first day of the event
The EC’s 2025 work programme
The EC’s planned activities seek to kickstart growth by cutting red tape and enhancing competition, while being mindful of the security of critical digital infrastructure
Extending spectrum licences in Germany
The Bundeskartellamt argues that conditions attached to the proposed extension of spectrum usage rights would harm new entrant 1&1 and hinder wholesale competition
Event debrief: TechUK’s Future Telecoms Conference
While panellists were generally positive about the Government’s commitment to economic growth, questions remain on how that will be translated into tangible policy change
Ofcom’s contribution to economic growth in the UK
Ofcom’s response to the Government's ‘Growth Letter’ hopes to convince them that it’s playing its part, but warns that its actual impact may be hard to measure
Mobile coverage after the 3G switch-off in Finland
Traficom’s response to consumer concerns following the 3G switch-off could signal additional regulatory obligations for operators for the upcoming shutdown of 2G
Revising annual spectrum licence fees in the UK
Ofcom’s proposals update rather than overhaul its approach to calculating charges for the use of spectrum, but nonetheless represent a win for industry
Three/Vodafone in the UK: Merger approval
Approval from the CMA based on behavioural, rather than structural, remedies is unusual but sensible. It does, however, mean that much of the real work starts now
Sharing spectrum for satellite in the US
The FCC’s revised rules will reward first movers for taking a risk, while a change of leadership of the regulator could lead to further support for certain satellite providers
