Off the back of several new partnerships, the framework aims to facilitate further collaboration between satellite providers and mobile operators
The FCC ups the ante on data breaches
T-Mobile’s latest hacking incident in the US shows how telcos remain a major target for bad actors and why cybersecurity protections need bolstering
Broadband labelling in the US
The FCC has imposed nutrition labels for telecoms services. Italy’s experience suggests they have not been a silver bullet to improving transparency and fairness for consumers
Mapping broadband and improving its accuracy
With greater accuracy of service availability much-needed, success of the FCC’s initiative in the US now hinges on securing stakeholder engagement
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
Court rules in FCC’s favour in 5.9GHz battle
Reallocating spectrum is necessary to meet rising broadband demands, but the regulator should also act to support investment and innovation in vehicle safety
US Senators seek to reinstate net neutrality rules
Though support for the new bill could peter out, its introduction to Congress nonetheless triggers a fresh round of debate on this highly contentious issue
FCC probes US mobile operators on data privacy practices
The regulator wants to toughen data protection rules for telcos, but potential federal legislation could reduce its authority in this area
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
Asking big tech to contribute to the Universal Service Fund in the US
The FCC has been tasked with assessing the feasibility of the plan as a wider debate takes place on the balance of investments between telcos and big tech
