With the recommendation to utilise powers under the DMCC Act, the CMA could be the first regulator to impose asymmetric obligations in the cloud market
Ofcom’s contribution to economic growth in the UK
Ofcom’s response to the Government's ‘Growth Letter’ hopes to convince them that it’s playing its part, but warns that its actual impact may be hard to measure
Apple and Google: The first investigations under the UK’s DMCC Act
Apple and Google could become the first SMS-designated firms under the CMA’s digital competition regime as the regulator opens its first SMS investigations
The problem of dormant contracts in the Netherlands
Expired minimum terms, a tendency not to switch and inadequate communication from operators mean telecoms consumers are missing out on significant savings
US: Rewriting the AI rulebook for competitiveness
The US Government has made a series of rule changes aligned towards the priority on growing the country’s leadership in AI
Spain: Deregulating wholesale central and local access
Fibre network competition and the entry of new players has removed the need for wholesale broadband regulation, but Telefónica’s physical infrastructure remains a bottleneck
BEREC: Infrastructure sharing is caring
While network sharing can reduce the carbon footprint of the telecoms sector, the industry believes it should be agreed voluntarily, rather than mandated by regulators
Fibre deregulation moves closer in New Zealand
ComCom has changed its position on the regulation of four services since its draft decision, in direct response to feedback from the industry
Mobile coverage after the 3G switch-off in Finland
Traficom’s response to consumer concerns following the 3G switch-off could signal additional regulatory obligations for operators for the upcoming shutdown of 2G
The UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan
The UK has set its plans in motion to become a global AI superpower, rivalling the US and China in placing AI at the heart of the economy