Analyst Notes
Analyst Notes
Regulation Updates
Regulation Updates
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
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
ComReg seeks redress for consumers over failed engineer appointments, but stops short of mandating automatic compensation
DMA, DSA, DNA, merger reform, cloud and AI legislation all featured in the proposed EVPs’ final round interviews
Republican leadership in the White House and at the FCC will likely see the rollback of consumer protection measures in both the tech and telecoms sectors
The ACCC has commenced proceedings against Optus, alleging that it has engaged in unconscionable sales conduct, directly contravening consumer law
With a sizeable jump in potential savings, the BIPT urges consumers to shop around and source from multiple providers to secure the best deal
Improved collaboration and dialogue is expected to have a mutual benefit for antitrust enforcement even within the bounds of a relatively limited agreement
The regulator found that data transfers related to switching providers create no additional cost for cloud providers, meaning no fee for data transfers can be charged to consumers
The Labour Government picks up where its predecessor left off, aiming to harness the power of data for public benefit and modernise the UK’s data protection regime
The Commerce Commission identifies cause for further intervention to boost transparency from operators and simplify consumers’ contract exit rights
AGCOM’s second market analysis of the year seeks to account for a major change in ownership of the country’s broadband infrastructure
Regulatory Briefings
Regulatory Briefings
Also in the briefing: Life after inflation-linked mid-contract price rises, and adding sustainability to the regulatory mandate
Also in the briefing: Responses to the EC’s connectivity White Paper
In the briefing: Tech and telecoms in the UK general election, and EU election debrief
Also in the briefing: European price rises in context, and competition and AI
Also in the briefing: Net neutrality and ‘fair share’ outside Europe, and a spectrum policy roundup
Also in the briefing: DSA/DMA implementation and enforcement, and the EC’s White Paper
Also in the briefing: PSTN switch-off and the migration to digital voice, and efforts to tackle scams and nuisance calls
Trackers
Trackers
Last updated to reflect the CMA’s decision to close its merger inquiry into the partnership between Google and Anthropic
Last updated to include the Competition Commission of India’s antitrust fine against Meta for changes to WhatsApp’s privacy policy
Last updated to include the fine imposed by the KVKK on Amazon’s Twitch in Turkey following a data breach
Last updated to include a new benchmark monitoring progress against the implementation of the NIS2 Directive in the EU
Last updated to include a new benchmark monitoring countries’ progress in switching off the PSTN
Last updated to reflect One New Zealand’s decision to delay its 3G switch-off by 9 months to the end of 2025
Last updated to include details of the universal service obligation in India, Japan, Malta and South Korea
Last updated to include Anatel's latest efforts to combat unwanted and fraudulent phone calls in Brazil
Last updated to include targets related to Vodafone and Google's participation in the 24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition
Last updated to reflect the FCC’s adoption of rules regulating net neutrality in the US
