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
Switzerland announces new security requirements for wireless devices
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
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
FCC probes US mobile operators on data privacy practices
The regulator wants to toughen data protection rules for telcos, but potential federal legislation could reduce its authority in this area
Wholesale broadband access: A trend towards deregulation
Removing obligations on incumbent operators reflects a trend across Europe, where multiple fibre networks now compete
Arcep and Orange progress plans for copper switch-off in France
The regulator thinks that running parallel network infrastructures doesn’t make sense for performance, efficiency, cost or environmental reasons
Protecting consumers: Eircom in breach of contract change notification rules
Given high inflation and ongoing pressure on consumer finances, regulators will be paying close attention to in-contract price rises
