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
House of Lords: Inquiry into digital exclusion and the cost of living
BT Group, Community Fibre/INCA, Vodafone, and Wildanet all gave evidence to the committee on social tariffs, mid-contract price rises, and promoting digital inclusion
Ofcom’s expectations of mobile providers for 2G and 3G switch-off
As legacy networks are shut down, effective communication should ensure consumers are protected and lessen the scope for further regulatory intervention
Ireland signs Online Safety & Media Regulation Bill 2022 into law
The act will modernise media industry oversight but, unlike plans in the UK, does not intend to use criminal liability as a primary enforcement tool
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: Net neutrality for an evolving internet
As Ofcom’s net neutrality consultation closes, we summarise the main talking points from the regulator’s stakeholder event
Ofcom’s future approach to mobile in the UK
No significant change in policy direction, but instead a commitment to enhanced monitoring and enforcement
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
What does Rishi Sunak mean for tech and telecoms?
Macroeconomic challenges and the cost of living crisis will be the priority, but the new PM will at some point have the opportunity to shape the sector’s policy agenda
