Given the trend of selling towers to large independent companies, is the way that they're regulated still fit for purpose?
UK: Next steps for online safety
With legislation passed, Ofcom now faces the considerable task of making the Government’s vision for a safer internet a reality
Net neutrality in the UK: Welcomed clarity
Ofcom backs greater network management and service innovation by operators, and signals it could support calls for a more hands-off approach in future
Opening up the modem market in Belgium
The BIPT considers its decision will boost competition and aligns with rules elsewhere in Europe, although some affected operators have questioned the size of benefits for consumers
US: Broadband labelling for consumers
The FCC pushed back against calls from industry to adjust the new rules, which will involve significant compliance efforts as they come into effect
UK Parliament: Three-Vodafone merger and implications for competition
The potential for constituents’ bills to increase appears to be of primary interest to MPs, with concerns also about the effects on investment and employment
EC: Plan for a ‘Digital Networks Act’
The legislation will aim to attract investment and support consolidation, but seems to be a conciliatory prize for not progressing ‘fair share’ further during the current mandate
DMA: Designating further gatekeepers
As the EC considers making additional designations, Apple is pushing back against interoperability rules for its iMessage service despite the potential consumer benefits
South Korea’s ‘Digital Bill of Rights’
The charter will be used by the Government to modernise regulation and to lead the international development of digital standards
Right to repair: California approves new legislation
The rules are stricter than in other US states, although it will be some time before their impact can be assessed and quantified
