We start 2022 with a stargazing exercise and consider what to expect on the regulatory horizon over the next 12 months. With such a diverse set of priorities, is the expanding scope of regulation hampering its effectiveness?
Also in the briefing:
Networks and infrastructure
Telcos face a significant investment burden, at a time when hyperscalers are moving in to provide services they traditionally have. Are policymakers sensitive enough to the challenges faced by the sector?
Big tech and antitrust
When it comes to reining in big tech, the complexity and scale of antitrust enforcement continues to grow. Are we heading for an overlap and potential conflict between antitrust investigations and ex-ante rules?
Europe and its institutions
What should we expect from the EU in 2022? The biggest clue may lie in the agenda of the French presidency of the EU Council, which wants innovation and regulation to go hand-in-hand
Consumer protection
Broadband labelling looks set to be rolled out in the US. Will transparency help consumers in a market that suffers from limited competition? And how will regulators tackle affordability concerns and scams which have plagued some consumers?
