Evidence from countries where such tariffs exist suggests that raising awareness among eligible consumers is a common problem
A role for satellite broadband in Sweden
Satellite is a great option to cover the most challenging areas of the country. For it to be successful, market incentives will need to be created
Belgium to go from a 3-to-4 player mobile market
The next 5G auction will give the country a new operator, although its consumers are unlikely to see any benefits in the short term
Iliad fined €1.2m in Italy for misleading 5G advertising
Iliad’s advertising practices have been subject to recent criticism, and highlight a common problem in the industry
Another attempt at a transatlantic data privacy framework
Having a deal in place is important for the tech sector, which heavily relies on easy data flows between the two markets
EU adopts the Digital Markets Act
A strong political will from Parliament and Council saw a quick approval of the DMA. Its ultimate success will depend on its implementation and enforcement
3.8–4.0GHz band in France open to vertical users
Simplifying access to spectrum is a first step toward more private 5G networks, addressing the price of licences will need to come next
An end to zero-rating in the EU?
BEREC’s rewriting of the net neutrality guidelines could severely limit operators’ commercial practices
South Korea adopts new rules for third-party app store payments
The new framework is the first practical test of how procompetitive rules for app stores will work in practice as regulators around the world grapple with the same issue
Ofcom’s proposals for the 6GHz band in the UK
Ofcom is proposing local licences on a shared-access basis, something that is likely to be welcomed by big tech
