Assembly — Regulation Updates

Europe

Event debrief: BEREC’s 12th Stakeholder Forum

While the EC’s digital infrastructure white paper took centre stage, speakers also highlighted the increasing criticality of ensuring network security and resilience

Event debrief: ECTA’s manifesto for Europe

The event provided a good opportunity to hear from Europe’s access seekers and challengers on the recent connectivity white paper. Evolution not revolution was the overriding message

MWC24: Regulation & Policy roundup from Day 1

Calls for cross-industry collaboration, and a modern regulatory landscape were the asks from policymakers in a bid to revitalise Europe

Priorities for Belgium’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

The Belgian Presidency looks to support future generations with online safety, lead efforts on safe AI, and support network investments through the Gigabit Infrastructure Act

Remedying competition concerns in European mergers

As rumours circulate about possible acquisitions, we discuss progress made – and consider the potential commitments – in three live competition reviews

Key outcomes from WRC-23

The conference delivered a broadly positive result for the mobile industry, especially in Europe, although much of spectrum’s ‘low-hanging fruit’ has now been picked

Minimising connectivity disruptions for consumers

Updated telecoms resilience guidance aims to reduce the risk of network outages, as Ofcom initiates a conversation about potential mobile power backup obligations

More funding for digital skills in Europe

Countries and companies around the world are racing to invest in both basic and advanced digital education to boost workforces

Italy: TIM agrees sale of its fixed infrastructure to KKR

The deal would represent the first of its kind among major European operators, although key shareholders could yet halt proceedings and further drag out this already long-running saga

Conference debrief: ForumEurope and Euronews International AI Summit

Government and industry leaders looked to balance tensions between innovation and safety, as the EU touted the AI Act on a global scale