With US support for the OECD reforms hanging in the balance, some countries may be tempted to revive plans for their own digital taxes
Mapping broadband coverage in the US
Greater accuracy and granularity of service availability will benefit both consumers and policymakers, but some stakeholders see flaws in the FCC’s initiative
India to reserve spectrum for private 5G networks
Operators warn this decision will reduce their incentives to invest by undermining a potential future revenue source
The challenges of Mexico’s wholesale mobile network
The network remains a key part of Mexico’s telecoms policy, but it has been beset by rollout delays, low adoption and financial challenges, and now needs bailing out
Optus asks the ACCC to halt the proposed Telstra/TPG merger in Australia
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
