New rules build on previous efforts to facilitate telecoms network deployments, although industry remains frustrated by a lack of regulation on content and application providers
EU: Google’s cloud complaint against Microsoft
The showdown between tech firms finds Google advocating greater openness in digital markets, despite its alleged abuse of dominance elsewhere
Regulating the Metaverse in Japan
With a focus on safety, security and privacy, the Government’s consultation on principles for the Metaverse reflect concerns identified elsewhere
Consolidating the fibre market in the US
A tie-up with Frontier could provide a much-needed boost to Verizon’s fibre proposition without giving rise to any major competition concerns
Ensuring Apple’s compliance with the DMA
While the EC is seeking constructive dialogue with Apple, its enforcement of digital markets rules looks unlikely to soften with the arrival of new Commissioners
Event debrief: Europe’s digital independence and the role of connectivity
As support for tech investment and sovereignty grows, there is a reminder that long-heard calls for regulatory reforms have not yet been answered
Your (EU) mission, should you choose to accept it
Though digital priorities, including the Digital Networks Act, appear set to be redeemed from the role of the “forgotten twin”, the direction of telecoms regulation reform is still uncertain
One touch (switch) is all it takes
The long-awaited process should stimulate broadband competition and benefit consumers, but Ofcom remains frustrated with the successive delays in the run up to its launch
Court upholds Google Shopping fine in the EU
The end of the 14-year long case provides an opportunity to reflect on the step-change in antitrust enforcement against big tech around the world
Tackling misinformation and disinformation in Australia
The Government is moving ahead with new regulation to combat misinformation and disinformation online, despite significant pushback from stakeholders
