While currently relying on a self-regulatory approach, the US plans to pursue legislation, but without a clear timetable for when, it lags other markets such as the EU
Back to the future: Ofcom consults on mobile roaming protections
Proposed measures an important safeguard for UK consumers, although it might not be until next summer before they apply
Arcep reports on the state of France’s telecoms market
The regulator’s annual stocktake identifies just five companies responsible for the majority of domestic internet traffic, although it is yet to back calls for a ‘fair contribution’
Australia: New rules to improve safeguards for consumers
Amid continued failings in several areas, a new directly enforceable instrument will give ACMA more powers to better protect customers facing financial hardship
Tackling the UK’s digital divide
With the Government’s digital inclusion strategy almost a decade old, the House of Lords calls for a new plan to drive broadband adoption, skills and competition
South Korea: Government excludes telecoms operators from private 5G
Ringfenced spectrum, licence cancellation and a new plan to boost competition in telecoms have dialled up the pressure on operators
EU Data Act: Agreement reached
New provisions should help mitigate stakeholder concerns, although creating value from Europe’s data will only follow a lengthy implementation process
Priorities for Spain’s presidency of the Council of the EU
AI Act negotiations will be an immediate focus, while the Data Act and Gigabit Infrastructure Act will also demand attention and progress over the coming months
Australia: Court prohibits Telstra/TPG rural tie-up
The parties could yet adjust the proposed agreement or appeal to the Federal Court, for which success would mean meeting a high legal threshold
Orange/MasMovil: EC outlines concerns
The regulator’s provisional position will be uncomfortable reading for those that see the proposed JV as a test case for future in-market consolidation in Europe
