The regulator thinks that running parallel network infrastructures doesn’t make sense for performance, efficiency, cost or environmental reasons
Protecting consumers: Eircom in breach of contract change notification rules
Given high inflation and ongoing pressure on consumer finances, regulators will be paying close attention to in-contract price rises
Overhauling the regulation of telecoms in India
Reforming rights of way will support operators’ network rollouts, although changes to spectrum policy may prove contentious
Cost of living: South Korean policymakers push for more affordable 5G tariffs
Mid-tier plans would better align current data allowances with consumption, and help relieve pressure on consumer finances
Aiming for the sky: UK outlines vision for commercial drones
It underlines the need for regulation, particularly in the areas of security and safety, to support the drone industry to develop
Mobile network sharing in the Czech Republic given the green light
Following a six-year investigation, the EC is finally satisfied commitments made by operators are sufficient to resolve competition issues
A longer timeframe for global tax reforms
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
