This is not the first time the three operators have breached national consumer law. Their customers have already been contacted about refunds
Consumers urged to shop around amid inflationary pressures
With Belgium already considered expensive relative to its neighbours, some operators are raising prices further given the high rate of inflation
Energy cost impacts weigh on telco results
In response to ongoing external challenges, some operators have stepped up energy efficiency initiatives to reduce consumption and save money
South Korean legislators debate usage fees for content providers
As SK Broadband pursues Netflix for payments owed, politicians are divided on access charge proposals. It could yet be months before either situation is resolved
Addressing the cost of living in the US
Hidden exit fees, poor transparency and exclusivity agreements are all seen to stifle competition. The result has been higher broadband bills for consumers
Ofcom’s review of net neutrality in the UK
The regulator has responded to operator calls for more flexibility, with its proposed approach to zero-rating signalling a departure from the EU
Canada seeks to improve choice and affordability through MVNOs
With the Government blocking an outright acquisition of Shaw by Rogers, the parties still need to persuade competition authorities that a deal should be allowed
What does Rishi Sunak mean for tech and telecoms?
Macroeconomic challenges and the cost of living crisis will be the priority, but the new PM will at some point have the opportunity to shape the sector’s policy agenda
Co-investment in European telecoms: A problem halved?
With Germany trailing peers in the deployment of fibre, the Vodafone/Altice partnership could make a meaningful contribution to meeting the Government’s recent broadband strategy
The EU’s Connectivity Infrastructure Act
The legislative package should help to address network rollout bureaucracy and costs, but operators will be hoping for greater support
