To drive progress against 2030 connectivity targets, like-minded stakeholders urged changes to the EU’s telecoms regulation and its attitude to in-market mergers
Denmark: New rules to limit the collection of children’s data
Several European countries are moving to rein in the power of tech firms, restricting the accumulation of data that underpins their business models
Ireland: ComReg looks to combat scam calls and texts
Addressing different types of fraud simultaneously could be a wise move that may help avoid the pitfalls experienced by other countries
Europe’s ‘fair contribution’ debate: Latest updates
Following a positive vote in the Parliament, the EU’s largest telcos are now seeking to get consumers and businesses on side
Merger of Three and Vodafone in the UK
The day has finally come, with the parties talking up the potential benefits for consumers, competition and the economy – but will the CMA agree?
Conference debrief: ISPA ISP Business Summit 2023
Discussions centred on stimulating fibre adoption, reflecting the industry’s shift from a focus on premises passed to delivering connections and returns
Conference debrief: techUK’s Tech Policy Leadership Conference
Recent interest in AI meant it dominated proceedings. Regulating this fast-moving technology will require flexibility, collaboration, and safeguarding the interests of society
South Korea: Operators fined for deceiving consumers on 5G speeds
Marketing 5G performance unachievable in the real world prompts the regulator to levy one of the highest fines on record
The UK’s semiconductor strategy
A modest level of government investment compared to the EU and US reflects a more targeted approach, but will need to be used wisely if it’s to have any impact
Belgium: BIPT weighs in on the ‘fair contribution’ debate
The regulator echoes many of the arguments presented by BEREC, Meta and Google – but wants more stakeholder input before drawing a final conclusion
