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    Get up to date on regulatory frameworks, rules and reforms, such as the EECC Track and compare fibre network rollout, co-investment, and national broadband policy across the globe Stay informed on advances in mobile connectivity and the implications for radio spectrum policy and assignment
    The latest intelligence on duct sharing, unbundled access and VULA, broadband pricing rules, and more Compare how mobile operators share mobile infrastructure and how this is regulated, and understand the risks and opportunities for MVNOs Track and compare fixed and mobile call termination rates and regulation across the globe
    Follow developments in international roaming regulation, including Roam Like at Home in the EU Follow the debate on zero rating, as well as national policy and NRA powers to enforce net neutrality

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  • Net neutrality and zero rating
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  • Switching and portability
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latest intelligence

Explainer: Cost-oriented tariffs assessment in telecoms
17 July 25 Loïc Le Floch

A note explaining the methodologies used by telecoms regulators to establish cost-oriented tariffs.

Digital Networks Act (DNA): access seekers and policy makers call for caution when simplifying the European telecoms rules
16 July 25 Martin Schraa

Representatives of telecoms access seekers argued against the abolition of the current regulatory framework based on significant market power (SMP). Trade association ECTA organised an event on the upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA, Tracker) in Brussels on 15 July 2025.

France significantly tightens regulations on telemarketing
15 July 25 Loïc Le Floch

From August 2026, France will ban all unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Saudi Arabia adopts a new three-year spectrum outlook running until 2027
15 July 25 Ali Hayajneh

The regulator of Saudi Arabia adopted its second three-year spectrum outlook for commercial and innovative uses for the period from 2025 to 2027.

European Commission consults on possible reintroduction of EU-level data retention rules
13 July 25 Marianna Mattera

The Commission is consulting stakeholders on key aspects of potential EU-wide data retention rules which could cover electronic communications and possibly other types of digital services.

Mexico’s new federal telecoms law advances in legislature
10 July 25 Jose Jehuda Garcia

The Mexican Senate approved a legislative proposal for a new Telecommunications and Broadcasting Act (TBA). The TBA, once enacted, will replace the existing Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Act of 2014. This will mark the launch of a new era for Mexico’s telecommunications sector and set the stage for the shutdown of the independent telecoms and media regulator, IFT.

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23 > 25 September 25 Brussels, Belgium Mastering EU telecoms regulation
26 September 25 Brussels, Belgium Competition Law in the telecoms sector

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