Assembly — Regulation Updates

Arcep advances regulation of the cloud market

The regulator found that data transfers related to switching providers create no additional cost for cloud providers, meaning no fee for data transfers can be charged to consumers

UK Data Bill: Unlocking secure and effective use

The Labour Government picks up where its predecessor left off, aiming to harness the power of data for public benefit and modernise the UK’s data protection regime

Strengthening broadband advertising rules in New Zealand

The Commerce Commission identifies cause for further intervention to boost transparency from operators and simplify consumers’ contract exit rights

Italy’s fixed access market review

AGCOM’s second market analysis of the year seeks to account for a major change in ownership of the country’s broadband infrastructure

Digging into data caps in the US

The regulator’s inquiry represents yet another front on which its legal authority is challenged after pushback on its interventionist, pro-consumer agenda

A call to action on digital inclusion

The report issues a familiar ask for an updated national strategy from government while positioning digital inclusion as a priority within a broader story of economic growth

Ofcom’s positive vision for media literacy

The UK’s first multi-year strategy in two decades aims to tackle the rising problems of mis/disinformation and harms online, while boosting digital skills

CRTC urges action on roaming charges in Canada

The regulator has threatened large mobile operators with a formal public investigation if sufficient progress is not made within a month

South Korea recalibrates its approach to digital markets

The KFTC’s newly softened stance on regulating the conduct of big tech firms marks South Korea’s fourth attempt to address competition issues in the digital economy

Event debrief: UKTIN Telecoms Commercialisation & Network Economics

Telecoms is recognised as a tough sector to be in, with high capex requirements, minimal returns and limited attraction for investors