Ofcom has set out how regulation could evolve to support competition and further investment from new alternative networks, Openreach and Virgin Media. It also sets out a framework for Openreach to transition customers from its copper to fibre network.
Oversight Board of the UK Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre issues new annual report
The report finds “no material progress” from the previous year, but also no further vulnerabilities.
US Federal Trade Commission to examine the privacy practices of broadband providers
The FTC scrutinises ISPs’ practices as they become vertically integrated platforms that also provide advertising-supported content.
European Commission issues Recommendation on 5G network security
European Parliament approves controversial copyright directive
Norwegian regulator announces 700MHz and 2.1GHz auctions
Openreach launches industry consultation for full-fibre upgrade
Canadian government commits to universal high-speed broadband by 2030
European Commission fines Google €1.49 billion
27 regulators call on Apple and Google to improve transparency in app stores
The International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) asks the two tech giants to ensure app providers say how they use consumers’ data.
