Optus argues the deal would undermine investment incentives and consumer choice in rural areas, and reduce the resilience of communities to natural disasters
Arcep consults on its future regulatory approach to mobile in France
The review will consider the telecoms sector’s environmental impact and the potential for spectrum to help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability
Data laws in the UK: A new legislative direction post-Brexit
A departure from the GDPR and the promise of a more flexible approach to the management of data risks
Big tech and disinformation: A tougher stance
The collective enforcement of the code, along with the DSA, will be vital to creating a transparent, safe and trustworthy environment online
Making the UK a ‘global tech superpower’
Improving digital skills sits at the heart of the new digital strategy, as the economy currently misses out on £63bn in output due to a lack of talent
Apple and Google: Under increasing scrutiny in the UK
Further investigations, coupled with ongoing antitrust enforcement, signal a more intense crackdown in lieu of ex-ante rules
A windfall tax on Hungary’s telecoms industry: An isolated incident?
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
