Assembly — Regulation Updates

UK Government publishes 5G supply chain diversification strategy

The Government will incentivise open-interface solutions, and facilitate the phase-out of 2G and 3G networks.

UK Government unveils new regime to tackle the power of Big Tech

The Government will form a new Digital Markets Unit within the CMA, and make online platforms subject to a code of conduct.

Dutch regulator strengthens online consumer rights

Online platforms will have to adopt transparency and organisational measures to ensure businesses comply with consumer law.

UK Government revises gigabit broadband target

The Chancellor introduced a National Infrastructure Strategy, in which it targets Gigabit broadband for 85% of UK premises by 2025.

European Commission introduces Data Governance Act

The Regulation will introduce data intermediaries, and allow data sharing on a voluntary basis.

UK Government publishes draft Telecoms Security Bill

The bill follows on from the Government’s decision to restrict Huawei’s role in the country’s 5G networks.

ACM to deregulate leased lines in the Netherlands

The Dutch regulator believes KPN no longer has SMP in Market 4.

US Congress passes bill to fund OpenRAN development

A bipartisan bill establishes a 10-years long grant programme for the development of OpenRAN.

EC refers Virgin/O2 merger to the UK competition authority

The CMA will now quickly move to a Phase 2 investigation, upon request from the two companies.

Spanish regulator begins a new review of the wholesale broadband access markets

The CNMC looks to reduce the area of the country where Telefonica faces wholesale access obligations.