Assembly — Regulation Updates

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

Event debrief: Ofcom’s Online Safety series

As Ofcom in the UK becomes the latest regulator tasked with enforcing online safety laws, we joined its workshop series on implementing the Online Safety Act

Preparing for misinformation during the 2024 elections

As the world’s largest democracies prepare for elections throughout 2024, most have yet to regulate the use of AI in the context of misinformation

WEF 2024: Dominated by AI

AI took centre stage at Davos, although European operators continued to ask the EC to reconsider competition policies

Policy perspectives from CES 2024

While AI and privacy dominated discussions, the consumer tech showcase also brought reflections on spectrum policy and the digital divide

Implementing vendor restrictions: Progress report

Western allies continue to push for Huawei restrictions abroad, even as operators struggle to comply at home 

US moves towards limiting targeted ads for children

Despite lagging behind counterparts in regulating for online safety, the US could soon align with other global powers in enhancing protections for children

Priorities for Belgium’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

The Belgian Presidency looks to support future generations with online safety, lead efforts on safe AI, and support network investments through the Gigabit Infrastructure Act

Regulating digital markets in the UK

While the CMA looks ahead to implementing the DMCC Bill, the Government should look to learn from other early movers in implementing digital competition regulation