Assembly — Regulation Updates

Ofcom’s new Online Nation Report reveals UK consumers’ online experiences

Ofcom’s new Online Nation Report reveals UK consumers’ online experiences

While an increasing proportion of users is concerned about using the internet, most respondents say the benefits outweigh the risks.

BEREC workshop on reviewing the net neutrality guidelines

BEREC workshop on reviewing the net neutrality guidelines

The body grouping together European regulators gathered stakeholders’ perspective on the guidelines.

FCC wraps up 24GHz auction and announces the next 5G awards in the US

FCC wraps up 24GHz auction and announces the next 5G awards in the US

The US regulator completed the award of high-band spectrum.

German regulator foresees light-touch regulation for fibre

German regulator foresees light-touch regulation for fibre

BNetzA has published the draft review of the fixed wholesale broadband markets.

Ofcom reviews physical infrastructure and business connectivity markets

Ofcom reviews physical infrastructure and business connectivity markets

Ofcom has published draft statements in respect of the Business Connectivity and Physical Infrastructure Market Reviews (BCMR and PIMR). For the most part Ofcom have decided to impose the remedies proposed during the consultation phase. Below we have flagged the key changes.

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

French broadcasting authority adopts recommendation on disinformation for online platforms

Summary

FCC approves the T-Mobile/Sprint merger but the DOJ remains unconvinced

FCC approves the T-Mobile/Sprint merger but the DOJ remains unconvinced

The regulator considers the merger passes the ‘public interest’ test.

UK mobile operators win court case on annual licence fees

UK mobile operators win court case on annual licence fees

MNOs could now get back as much as £220m after the ruling.

Ofcom introduces new end-of-contract notification rules

Ofcom introduces new end-of-contract notification rules

UK operators will have to tell customers when their contract approaches expiry, and which deals are available.

Price cap for Intra-EU phone calls and texts comes into force

Price cap for Intra-EU phone calls and texts comes into force

The provision is part of the European Electronic Communications Code approved in December 2018.