Overbuild of altnets by Deutsche Telekom is accused of slowing down overall fibre rollout
Improving mobile network resilience in Switzerland
Proposals for back-up power would ensure mobile communications during power outages, but similar rules are not overly common in major European countries
Malta: Factoring sustainability into regulation
The MCA is the latest in a growing set of European regulators to consider their role in supporting the delivery of environmental goals
Mobile coverage and quality issues in rural Australia
Given the trend of selling towers to large independent companies, is the way that they're regulated still fit for purpose?
Net neutrality in the UK: Welcomed clarity
Ofcom backs greater network management and service innovation by operators, and signals it could support calls for a more hands-off approach in future
Opening up the modem market in Belgium
The BIPT considers its decision will boost competition and aligns with rules elsewhere in Europe, although some affected operators have questioned the size of benefits for consumers
US: Broadband labelling for consumers
The FCC pushed back against calls from industry to adjust the new rules, which will involve significant compliance efforts as they come into effect
UK Parliament: Three-Vodafone merger and implications for competition
The potential for constituents’ bills to increase appears to be of primary interest to MPs, with concerns also about the effects on investment and employment
EC: Plan for a ‘Digital Networks Act’
The legislation will aim to attract investment and support consolidation, but seems to be a conciliatory prize for not progressing ‘fair share’ further during the current mandate
Right to repair: California approves new legislation
The rules are stricter than in other US states, although it will be some time before their impact can be assessed and quantified
