Assembly — Regulation Updates

Telcos in Portugal fined €15m for poor communication of price rises

European regulators believe operators have a responsibility to support struggling households, which includes removing early termination charges

Mapping broadband and improving its accuracy

With greater accuracy of service availability much-needed, success of the FCC’s initiative in the US now hinges on securing stakeholder engagement

Telcos fined in Australia for misleading statements on broadband speeds

This is not the first time the three operators have breached national consumer law. Their customers have already been contacted about refunds

Consumers urged to shop around amid inflationary pressures

With Belgium already considered expensive relative to its neighbours, some operators are raising prices further given the high rate of inflation

Energy cost impacts weigh on telco results

In response to ongoing external challenges, some operators have stepped up energy efficiency initiatives to reduce consumption and save money

South Korean legislators debate usage fees for content providers

As SK Broadband pursues Netflix for payments owed, politicians are divided on access charge proposals. It could yet be months before either situation is resolved

Addressing the cost of living in the US

Hidden exit fees, poor transparency and exclusivity agreements are all seen to stifle competition. The result has been higher broadband bills for consumers