Aside from its core focus on wholesale markets, roaming and net neutrality are on the regulator’s radar
Conflict over the renewal of 3.5GHz licences in Italy
AGCOM will have to set higher renewal fees than the last time – but there is every reason to expect a lengthy battle between operators with different interests
FCC adopts broadband support scheme for low-income households
The scheme is significantly more generous than the current programme – but it may need more funds if it’s to help everyone it targets
European Commission wants ten more years of Roam Like at Home
The extension of the Roaming Regulation should find consensus, but negotiations on the final rules will not be without obstacles
FCC head wants the US to lead on OpenRAN
Big Tech signs up to disinformation Code of conduct in Australia
After a clash with Government on how to pay for news, online platforms are willing to play ball on tackling disinformation
European Commission to grant data adequacy to the UK
The UK’s current alignment on GDPR meant this didn’t come as a surprise, but does mean the UK will have to stick to the same standards in the future
Swedish regulator looks to improve connectivity on trains
For a country that consistently ranks highly for its connectivity, the Government now turns its attention to coverage on trains
Rosenworcel looks to make her mark at first meeting of the new FCC
France launches a tool to track changes to terms and conditions of digital services
It improves transparency for consumers once they’ve signed up, although probably won’t break the habit of initially consenting without engaging in the detail