Both the Mexican and Argentine Governments are reconsidering the role of their relatively new telecoms regulators in improving connectivity amid different market forces
EU: Agreement on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act and adoption of the Gigabit Recommendation
Legislation to boost high-speed broadband rollout has been criticised by industry for being watered down and lacking ambition
Updated financial hardship rules in Australia
A new binding standard for telecoms operators is the result of years of work the ACMA has invested into better supporting vulnerable consumers
New mobile market entry in South Korea
After failing to meet their 28GHz rollout obligations, Korea’s incumbent operators now face competition from a new fourth player
UK: CMA Phase I review of Vodafone/Three
Following formal notification, a 40 working day assessment of the merits of the merger now begins before deciding whether a longer (up to 32-week) investigation is required
Sweden: Raising awareness of 2G/3G switch off
Operators have jointly launched a campaign to inform the public and provide guidance on how best to navigate the transition
Shaping the Future of FTTH Worldwide: FCGA Global Policy & Regulation Review
The event explored the role of private investment and open infrastructure in achieving connectivity objectives
FCC updates network resilience rules
The US regulator has updated a number of resiliency standards, although unlike in some countries, power back-up requirements have yet to return to the forefront of debate
WEF 2024: Dominated by AI
AI took centre stage at Davos, although European operators continued to ask the EC to reconsider competition policies
Implementing vendor restrictions: Progress report
Western allies continue to push for Huawei restrictions abroad, even as operators struggle to comply at home
