Congressional disagreements over the reallocation of spectrum used by federal agencies has delayed the reauthorisation of the FCC’s auction powers
Paying for privacy in Europe?
As the UK gathers information about consent or pay schemes, the EC is weighing up using new powers to look at Meta’s paid ad-free subscription for EU users
Driving competition in Japan’s mobile market
Reflecting the efforts of its peers, the MIC will focus on improving prices and services, while also considering how to boost switching and device availability in a market that is characteristically oligopolistic
EC: Adoption of revised market definition notice for competition cases
Updating the 27-year-old guidance should better equip the EC to assess competitive dynamics in the digital economy
ANACOM takes on automated data charges
The regulator’s draft decision follows on a consistent record of consumer protection efforts related to price rises and social tariffs
Event debrief: ECTA’s manifesto for Europe
The event provided a good opportunity to hear from Europe’s access seekers and challengers on the recent connectivity white paper. Evolution not revolution was the overriding message
Event debrief: techUK’s Digital Landline Switchover
Despite broad agreement on the need for extensive collaboration across sectors, tensions flared over responsibilities for supporting vulnerable consumers and businesses
M&A: Latest developments in Europe
While an in-market mobile merger in France appears likely, consolidation in Portugal’s fixed broadband market is facing strong opposition
MWC24 (final) reflections
The event saw regulation and policy dominate keynote sessions and panels, with AI the biggest buzz on the showfloor
Online harms legislation in Canada
The new bill prioritises some of the most egregious forms of harmful content online, while taking a more targeted approach to moderation than global counterparts
