Expired minimum terms, a tendency not to switch and inadequate communication from operators mean telecoms consumers are missing out on significant savings
Spain: Deregulating wholesale central and local access
Fibre network competition and the entry of new players has removed the need for wholesale broadband regulation, but Telefónica’s physical infrastructure remains a bottleneck
Fibre deregulation moves closer in New Zealand
ComCom has changed its position on the regulation of four services since its draft decision, in direct response to feedback from the industry
The impact of a new entrant on prices
The BIPT sees the mobile market in Belgium developing strongly, with new fourth operator DIGI already triggering a reaction from the incumbents
Hungary: Consolidation complicates the review of broadband markets
Despite completing a new analysis, the NMHH is seeking to carry over existing remedies until the market settles down
Council conclusions on the digital infrastructure White Paper
Ministers signal support for continued ex-ante regulation of the sector but question whether telecoms and cloud providers should face the same rules
Ireland: Competition in wholesale leased lines
While preserving the spirit of its last market review, ComReg is proposing deregulation in more than half of the overall leased lines market
Funding broadband in rural Australia
The ACCC’s proposals would affect the costs facing both NBN Co and its competitors, while having price implications for broadband consumers
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
