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
Ofcom's new responsibilities for telecoms network security
The regulator has been given powers to oversee, monitor and enforce how operators protect their infrastructure and supply chains against cyberattacks
Cloudbusting: Hyperscalers come under increasing regulatory scrutiny
France, the Netherlands and the UK have all announced reviews of competition in the cloud market, but will their investigations identify concerns?
Ofcom to explore competition and consumer issues in digital markets
As services such as FaceTime, WhatsApp and Zoom have replaced voice calling and SMS, do these present new harms for consumers?
What does Liz Truss mean for tech and telecoms?
While tech and telecoms issues didn’t feature prominently during the leadership contest, there are open questions about the direction some will take
Vodafone reaches deal to sell Hungarian unit
Ofcom finds Sky in breach of end-of-contract notification rules
The regulator sees these alerts are an important consumer protection tool, which have saved some households close to £10 per month
Infrastructure and the cost of living were key themes this results season
Amid inflationary pressures, operators are looking to support consumers, although mid-contract price rises have supported top line trends
Aiming for the sky: UK outlines vision for commercial drones
It underlines the need for regulation, particularly in the areas of security and safety, to support the drone industry to develop