A threat to network investment as the Government signals intention to take action if any firms are found to be passing the tax on to consumers
Australia and New Zealand step up efforts to tackle scams
Given the global nature of the problem, more partnerships between countries and stakeholders will be needed to tackle the problem at source
Common charger principles in the EU: A decade in the making
Each year the agreement is predicted to save consumers €250 million, cut e-waste by 1,000 tonnes and reduce indirect carbon emissions by 180ktCO2
Satellite to support broadband rollout in France
Satellite technology could help deliver connectivity to underserved areas, some countries will need incentives for it to be successful
Italy’s single broadband network: A step closer to fruition
Combining TIM and Open Fiber’s fixed broadband assets would create a unique market structure in Europe, securing regulatory clearance could be difficult
Placing consumers at the heart of Canada’s new telecoms policy
The proposed direction seeks to promote affordability as the Government’s top priority and position the issue at the forefront of telecoms policymaking
Improving the treatment of vulnerable customers in Australia
The regulator wants operators to embed how they treat vulnerable customers in their business culture – something it argues hasn’t been done effectively
A new regulatory framework for Australia’s NBN
The proposal could result in significant price hikes and present the new Government with an immediate challenge in redefining the direction of the NBN
Liberalising more spectrum for 5G in the UK
Ofcom has heeded calls from Telefónica and Vodafone to enable the deployment of new technologies, others are likely to follow
Barriers to switching online services
A study from the Austrian regulator suggests mobile operators will struggle to compete on anything other than price, and that interoperability could be key when it comes to switching between messaging services
