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10 July 25

WhatsApp and other communication apps must allow legal interception in less than half of the EU countries

Our new pan-European benchmark examines national rules of lawful interception obligations for number-independent interpersonal communications service providers, such as WhatsApp.

09 July 25

Countries tighten IoT rules with new security, numbering and device measures

Our Quarterly Regulatory Update on IoT and M2M Services (Q2 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.

08 July 25

Copper decommissioning emerges as critical challenge in global transition to gigabit networks

Our latest Global Trends report examines how 15 major markets are approaching the transition from legacy copper infrastructure to future-proof gigabit networks.

04 July 25

Online intermediaries in the Americas are protected against liability for third-party copyright infringements

Cullen International’s latest benchmark shows that most countries in the Americas limit the liability of online intermediaries for third-party copyright infringements, reflecting digital-era updates to copyright laws. The research also examines liability rules for defamation and other IP violations, as well as varying takedown obligations across jurisdictions. Some countries have introduced specific measures to address the unconsented sharing of intimate content.

30 June 25

LTE and 5G in the 410–430 MHz and 450–470 MHz bands in Europe

Our latest European benchmark shows the countries where the 410–430 MHz or 450–470 MHz bands can be used for LTE or 5G.

27 June 25

Can European end users choose their own router or modem?

Our new benchmark research shows that national regulators clearly defined the network termination point in five of the 14 European countries studied.

26 June 25

Data Protection in the Americas

Recent research highlights contrasts in the enforcement of data protection laws across the Americas. While most countries have legal frameworks in place to penalise violations, the scale of fines—both in terms of maximum fine limits and actual enforcement—varies widely. The findings also reveal that fines imposed in Europe are often significantly higher than those recorded in the Americas.

25 June 25

Most MENA telecoms regulators set fixed and mobile quality targets

Our latest benchmark on quality of service (QoS) provides detailed data on the QoS targets set in 12 studied Middle East and North African countries.

24 June 25

Global gigabit network deployment reveals significant disparities across 15 major jurisdictions

A new Global Trends report assesses gigabit network progress across 15 jurisdictions worldwide, examining critical deployment factors and strategic approaches. The report covers Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Türkiye, the UK and the US.