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We’re a trusted provider of national and international regulatory intelligence to over 270 clients across 90 countries. Our expertise helps clients position themselves, make informed decisions and act with confidence in the following areas:
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27 October 25
Global trends in cloud regulation
Our latest Global Trends benchmark provides key insights on current practices in each of 14 jurisdictions around the world on: (1) data localization requirements, (2) cross-border personal data transfers, including across specified sectors, and (3) the main rules applicable to data centres and cloud service providers.
24 October 25
How are EU member states transposing NIS2?
Our benchmark tracks the transposition status of the directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU (NIS2) in the 27 member states. 15 countries adopted national legislation to transpose NIS2.
23 October 25
Update on 5G security measures across Europe
Our latest research provides a summary of key developments since June 2025 on national 5G security initiatives in the 27 EU member states, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK.
22 October 25
To Space and beyond – part II: Regulating and licensing the terrestrial part of satellite systems in the Americas
Our new satellite benchmark on requirements for fixed earth stations licensing in the Americas summarises the key regulatory procedures and identifies the relevant government authorities.
22 October 25
To Space and beyond – part I: satellite service regulation in the Americas
Our latest benchmark covers initiatives and general regulation on satellite services in 11 countries in the Americas. The research specifies the spectrum bands allocated to satellite services and whether operators must obtain a licence or register with authorities. Also including spectrum fees, when it applies.
22 October 25
2025 sees a global tightening of IoT regulations
Our Quarterly Regulatory Update on IoT and M2M Services (Q3 2025) highlights how national regulators are shaping the future of IoT and M2M services in areas such as cross-border connectivity, device regulation, and security.
21 October 25
Significant regulatory developments across Europe, particularly in fixed wholesale regulation and spectrum policy
Cullen International’s European Telecoms Update highlights recent policy developments affecting the regulation of radio spectrum, wholesale networks and consumer protection in certain markets in the region.
17 October 25
Regulation of communications apps: diverging global trends
Our benchmark covers the regulatory treatment of apps that are used for interpersonal communications, such as WhatsApp or WeChat across 14 jurisdictions around the world.
15 October 25
Track EU enforcement under the DMA and DSA with our new databases
We are pleased to announce the launch of two new case databases from Cullen International — the DMA and DSA Database — designed to help our clients navigate Europe’s fast-evolving digital regulatory landscape.