Assembly — Regulation Updates

Ofcom launches new Broadband Speeds Code of Practice in the UK

Ofcom launches new Broadband Speeds Code of Practice in the UK

The Code strengthens users’ rights to obtain accurate information about their broadband service.

Italian traffic light system for broadband advertising

AGCOM has made it mandatory for ISPs to adopt the traffic light system it devised.

US Federal Trade Commission to tackle competition in the tech sector

US Federal Trade Commission to tackle competition in the tech sector

The FTC will allocate resources exclusively towards monitoring competition in the tech industry.

EC warns against a fragmented approach to 5G and cybersecurity concerns

EC warns against a fragmented approach to 5G and cybersecurity concerns

European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, Mariya Gabriel, made it clear in her keynote speech at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

EC alleges Telefonica breached commitments it agreed to when acquiring E-Plus

EC alleges Telefonica breached commitments it agreed to when acquiring E-Plus

The EC has sent the company a statement of objections.

German 5G auction scheduled for 19 March 2019 (appeals permitting)

German 5G auction scheduled for 19 March 2019 (appeals permitting)

The German regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA), has finalised the details of the award, but legal appeals are pending.

Ofcom sets out its position on the future of fixed telephone services

Ofcom sets out its position on the future of fixed telephone services

The UK regulator has set out its view on the move to broadband-based call services.

Italian regulator consults on draft rules to tackle hate speech

Italian regulator consults on draft rules to tackle hate speech

The rules suggest a co-regulatory approach for online platforms.

French government to propose legislation against hate speech on the internet

French government to propose legislation against hate speech on the internet

The law would introduce fines for online platforms failing to remove harmful content.

EC consults on the review of the Recommendation on relevant markets

EC consults on the review of the Recommendation on relevant markets

The European Commission seeks stakeholder input in preparation of a new Recommendation.