The MCA seeks improved certainty and transparency for consumers, as well as a shorter contract term on plans featuring inflation-linked increases
A focus on spectrum policy in North America
As the US explores the role of AI in spectrum management, Canada is considering mobile’s impact on the environment
The CMA: How well does it work with other UK regulators?
The review is timely, particularly as cost of living pressures underscore the role of competition in helping to keep prices down
National roaming in Belgium: Dialling up the competition
Spectrum auction rules will facilitate the entry of a new fourth operator, which is intent on disrupting the sector
Regulating facial recognition in China
FCC increases broadband bill subsidies for low-income households
A $75 (£60) monthly subsidy will become available through the Affordable Connectivity Program, which itself requires considerably more funds to keep going
EU adopts the Chips Act
Doubling the region’s market share in semiconductors could prove challenging, with a number of major economies also moving to support their domestic industries
BIPT clarifies drop cable rules in Belgium
Some network owners consider the regulatory framework is premature given that no access requests have yet been submitted
TikTok: Complying with the EU’s DSA
Switching off algorithm-driven recommendations is significant given how key it has been for driving adoption and engagement
India’s (long) road to data protection legislation
A new law introduces protections for citizens, including children, but exemptions from the rules for government agencies is concerning
