3G devices as well as older 4G-compatible handsets could lose access to the emergency services, with the Government urging action from consumers to help complete the process
Fines for failing fraud protections
As some regulators place a greater emphasis on facilitating switching between providers, protections against SIM swapping and similar scams will be all the more important
Stamping out scams in New Zealand
The campaign reflects the greater global attention being paid to the role the telecoms, tech and financial industries can all play in detecting and preventing scams
Is a united approach to online safety possible?
While the policy position highlights the common role of regulators in making the internet safer, there remain challenging legal and cultural differences in defining harm online
Regulating wholesale telecoms
As the ACCC in Australia looks to roll back some rules over the next five years, in the UK, Ofcom appears set to stay the course
Australia: Meeting future spectrum demands
There has been a flurry of spectrum-related activities, with the regulator consulting on expiring licences alongside its plan for the use of new frequencies
Australia: Regulating wholesale broadband access
Continuing to use NBN prices as a guide, the ACCC’s latest decision sets the terms for access to major altnets’ networks over the next three years
Event debrief: techUK’s Digital Landline Switchover
Despite broad agreement on the need for extensive collaboration across sectors, tensions flared over responsibilities for supporting vulnerable consumers and businesses
Online harms legislation in Canada
The new bill prioritises some of the most egregious forms of harmful content online, while taking a more targeted approach to moderation than global counterparts
Updated financial hardship rules in Australia
A new binding standard for telecoms operators is the result of years of work the ACMA has invested into better supporting vulnerable consumers
