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Regulating AI in Brazil

Brazilian lawmakers are seeking a more cautious approach to AI, in an attempt to align with the OECD

Defining ‘unlimited’ in Belgium

The BIPT is requiring operators to set higher data limits as part of their fair-use policies, in a market that could benefit from more competition

TIM’s co-investment venture gets regulatory approval in Italy

While this approval is good news for TIM, the concerns raised about competition could be further bad news for Italy’s single broadband network

Competition concerns in Austria’s mobile market

Regulators are concerned that MVNOs could struggle to compete once mandated access obligations fall away and that consumers will miss out

Regulating for wholesale mobile access in the Czech Republic

In a generally unregulated market, the regulator is concerned about high prices and lack of competition

Removing Huawei from the UK’s fixed networks

Operators will be relieved the Government hasn’t set a deadline for the complete removal of Huawei from fibre networks, something that could have significantly impacted rollout plans

Hungary to subsidise replacement of 3G handsets

Regulators have so far generally been hands-off when it comes phasing out 2G/3G, but may need to give a helping hand where consumers are hesitant

Italy’s broadband labelling scheme comes under criticism

A consumer body proposes going beyond the ‘traffic light’ system currently in place. Its shortcomings show that focusing instead on speeds could be the right approach

Retiring Orange’s copper network in France

Lengthy notice periods and ample regulatory oversight should ensure a smooth transition to fibre

Ofcom’s mobile strategy review: How best to support investment?

While not seen as significant as a parallel review being conducted by DCMS, it will set the tone for an important next phase