Assembly — Regulation Updates

Brazil establishes its first data protection authority

The authority will oversee compliance with the General Data Protection Law, which will come into force in August 2020.

FCC concludes its first mid-band spectrum auction for 5G

The US regulator raised USD4.6bn for the award of spectrum in the 3.5GHz band.

European Commission to deregulate three wholesale markets

The EC issued a draft of the reviewed Recommendation on relevant markets, proposing to retain ex-ante regulation on only two wholesale markets.

Swiss competition authority investigates Swisscom’s behaviour in business connectivity market

The Competition Commission believes Swisscom may be charging excessive prices in the interconnection of commercial sites.

Ofcom reveals best and worst telecoms customer service

Satisfaction rates in mobile remains high, whereas broadband satisfaction has seen a slight increase.

Chile prepares for 5G spectrum award

Subtel published the tender documents for the award of spectrum across four bands.

ACMA proposes new rules for broadband service failures in Australia

The ACMA will regulate to ensure NBN’s rebates to retail providers are passed on to consumers.

Australian Government sets spectrum cap for the 26GHz band

The Communications Minister has directed the ACMA to implement a limit of 1GHz per operator in the next 5G auction.

Ofcom prepares for all-IP interconnection in the UK

As part of the wholesale voice market review, the regulator will require BT to set out a plan for migration to IP interconnection.