Government and industry leaders looked to balance tensions between innovation and safety, as the EU touted the AI Act on a global scale
Conference debrief: FT-ETNO Tech & Politics Forum 2023
The annual event in Brussels saw operators continue to push for in-market consolidation. Less was said of ‘fair share’ but Europe’s (lack of) leadership came under the microscope
UK: CMA settles with big tech on use of rivals’ data
The CMA is flexing its muscle in ecommerce ahead of the expanded mandate under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Germany: Overbuild challenges fibre deployments
Improving mobile network resilience in Switzerland
Proposals for back-up power would ensure mobile communications during power outages, but similar rules are not overly common in major European countries
Malta: Factoring sustainability into regulation
The MCA is the latest in a growing set of European regulators to consider their role in supporting the delivery of environmental goals
Mobile coverage and quality issues in rural Australia
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
