Assembly — Regulation Updates

Vodafone announces UK 5G launch date during full year results

Vodafone announces UK 5G launch date during full year results

The operator will switch on its 5G network on 3 July 2019 in seven cities across the UK.

EC harmonises spectrum in the 26GHz band for 5G

EC harmonises spectrum in the 26GHz band for 5G

The decision finalises the EU-wide coordination of the pioneer bands (700MHz, 3.6GHz and 26GHz) needed for 5G rollout across EU states.

ITU issues Recommendation on a collaborative framework with OTTs

ITU issues Recommendation on a collaborative framework with OTTs

The Recommendation recognises the complementary contribution of OTT and telecoms to innovation and investment.

BT’s further push into fibre dependent on getting the right regulatory environment

BT’s further push into fibre dependent on getting the right regulatory environment

Three months into the role and BT’s new Chief Executive, Philip Jansen, used the group’s 2018/19 FY results presentation to give analysts a glimpse of how he intends to make BT ‘bolder, smarter, faster and future-proof’.

Singapore passes controversial law against fake news

Singapore passes controversial law against fake news

The law allows the government to block content online.

Ofcom finds UK fixed broadband speeds went up 18% last year

Ofcom finds UK fixed broadband speeds went up 18% last year

For the first time, average fixed broadband speeds pass the 50Mbps mark.

Vodafone offers Telefonica wholesale access to its cable network in Germany

Vodafone offers Telefonica wholesale access to its cable network in Germany

The move aims to facilitate the European Commission’s approval of the acquisition of Liberty Global’s assets.

European Commission publishes study on the implementation of Net Neutrality rules

European Commission publishes study on the implementation of Net Neutrality rules

The study confirms the Regulation’s significant contribution to a more consistent approach.

Australian regulator updates approach to wholesale mobile regulation

Australian regulator updates approach to wholesale mobile regulation

The ACCC proposes to retain voice call termination regulation, and to deregulate SMS termination.

UK Government to legislate for connected devices

UK Government to legislate for connected devices

The legislation will aim to increase protection from cyber attacks.