A new legislative proposal pledges to invest hugely in rural broadband – a long-standing issue that America needs to address
UK regulators get serious about cooperating to tackle the big issues
The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum will tackle complex areas such as encryption and algorithms
European Commission sets out digital objectives for the next decade
Connectivity targets still feature, but greater emphasis is being placed on skills and demand-side initiatives
UK competition authority investigates Apple’s app store
The CMA opens a probe very similar to the one pending at the EC level, in a further sign that the UK is about to go after Big Tech in a meaningful way
Swedish regulator sets out priorities for 2021
Aside from its core focus on wholesale markets, roaming and net neutrality are on the regulator’s radar
Conflict over the renewal of 3.5GHz licences in Italy
AGCOM will have to set higher renewal fees than the last time – but there is every reason to expect a lengthy battle between operators with different interests
FCC adopts broadband support scheme for low-income households
The scheme is significantly more generous than the current programme – but it may need more funds if it’s to help everyone it targets
