The EC’s planned activities seek to kickstart growth by cutting red tape and enhancing competition, while being mindful of the security of critical digital infrastructure
Australia’s Online Safety Act: Under review
The independent review of Australia’s online safety framework advocates for an approach that mirrors the UK’s Online Safety Act, despite it not yet being fully implemented
Event debrief: TechUK’s Future Telecoms Conference
While panellists were generally positive about the Government’s commitment to economic growth, questions remain on how that will be translated into tangible policy change
The EU’s Competitiveness Compass
The EC calls for a greater cutting of red tape than ever before to encourage investment and innovation to restore the bloc’s competitiveness with China and the US
France: Arcep’s ‘Ambition 2030’ strategy
Network resilience, environmental sustainability, connectivity and digital competition are at the centre of the regulator’s ambitions and actions for the next five years
CMA: Provisional decision on cloud services
With the recommendation to utilise powers under the DMCC Act, the CMA could be the first regulator to impose asymmetric obligations in the cloud market
US: Rewriting the AI rulebook for competitiveness
The US Government has made a series of rule changes aligned towards the priority on growing the country’s leadership in AI
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
BEREC: Infrastructure sharing is caring
While network sharing can reduce the carbon footprint of the telecoms sector, the industry believes it should be agreed voluntarily, rather than mandated by regulators
Regulating competition in digital markets in the UK
The CMA has published guidance on how it will enforce the new regime, detailing potential measures such as pro-competition interventions and new investigatory powers
