Assembly — Regulation Updates

Iliad fined €1.2m in Italy for misleading 5G advertising

Iliad’s advertising practices have been subject to recent criticism, and highlight a common problem in the industry

Another attempt at a transatlantic data privacy framework

Having a deal in place is important for the tech sector, which heavily relies on easy data flows between the two markets

EU adopts the Digital Markets Act

A strong political will from Parliament and Council saw a quick approval of the DMA. Its ultimate success will depend on its implementation and enforcement

3.8–4.0GHz band in France open to vertical users

Simplifying access to spectrum is a first step toward more private 5G networks, addressing the price of licences will need to come next

An end to zero-rating in the EU?

BEREC’s rewriting of the net neutrality guidelines could severely limit operators’ commercial practices

South Korea adopts new rules for third-party app store payments

The new framework is the first practical test of how procompetitive rules for app stores will work in practice as regulators around the world grapple with the same issue

Ofcom’s proposals for the 6GHz band in the UK

Ofcom is proposing local licences on a shared-access basis, something that is likely to be welcomed by big tech

Regulating AI in Brazil

Brazilian lawmakers are seeking a more cautious approach to AI, in an attempt to align with the OECD

Defining ‘unlimited’ in Belgium

The BIPT is requiring operators to set higher data limits as part of their fair-use policies, in a market that could benefit from more competition

TIM’s co-investment venture gets regulatory approval in Italy

While this approval is good news for TIM, the concerns raised about competition could be further bad news for Italy’s single broadband network