The ACCC’s proposals would affect the costs facing both NBN Co and its competitors, while having price implications for broadband consumers
The potential breakup of Google
The tech giant argues that a forced divestment of Chrome or Android would be extreme, harming US consumers and jeopardising the country’s tech leadership
The CMA’s remedies for the mobile browser market
This is the second inquiry into Apple and Google’s hold on mobile ecosystems that the UK regulator has decided to defer to its planned work under the DMCC Act
Sharing spectrum for satellite in the US
The FCC’s revised rules will reward first movers for taking a risk, while a change of leadership of the regulator could lead to further support for certain satellite providers
Australia’s under-16 social media ban
The bill represents the first ban on social media for children under 16 in the world, marking a significant step in the debate on child safety online
The importance of broadband for future TV distribution
Research for DCMS projects an internet-based future for UK TV distribution but highlights the need to resolve questions relating to spectrum, adoption and network reliability
Commerce Commission files charges over satellite marketing
The case is the latest in an extended effort from the regulator to improve transparency for consumers from One NZ and the broader telecoms sector
Compensation for service failures in Ireland
ComReg seeks redress for consumers over failed engineer appointments, but stops short of mandating automatic compensation
Confirmation hearings of European Commissioners-designate
DMA, DSA, DNA, merger reform, cloud and AI legislation all featured in the proposed EVPs’ final round interviews
Tech and telecoms under the Trump Administration
Republican leadership in the White House and at the FCC will likely see the rollback of consumer protection measures in both the tech and telecoms sectors
