The UK's competition regulator is embarking on a cloud market investigation over concerns related to switching, discounting, and licensing. It follows similar moves in France and the Netherlands where regulators are pinning their hopes on the EU's Data Act.
Also in the briefing:
Outcome of the EC’s connectivity consultation
The EC has (finally) published responses to its consultation on the future of telecoms. While proposals for a 'fair share' seem dead for now, it has pledged a Digital Networks Act to help overhaul regulation and boost investment – a potential compromise?
Hybrid sharing in the upper 6GHz band
Ahead of WRC-23, Ofcom in the UK held an event on hybrid sharing in the upper 6GHz band. With mobile operators and the Wi-Fi community vying for exclusive access to this spectrum, it was clear the regulator's proposal for coexistence has hurdles to clear.
