BIPT, the Belgian telecoms regulator, adopted requirements on how operators should inform end users about their best tariff option before their contract is automatically renewed, and at least once a year.

During a state of emergency, mobile users in Sweden will be able to connect to other national operators' networks if their own network is down.

The Commission is concerned that imposing regulation on the operator that invested most intensively, particularly in less attractive rural areas, could create a chilling effect on future investment.

Ecuador introduced changes to its authorisation regime, including a new authorisation for community networks with the direct award of spectrum and clarifying administrative procedures.

The Paraguayan telecoms regulator, Conatel, adopts a new quality of service (QoS) regulation for fixed and mobile broadband, and telephony services. The changes included the removal of QoS indicators for public payphones and relaxed rules for fixed internet services.

The US telecoms regulator, the Federal Communications Commission is imposing new national security reporting requirements across the entire US telecommunications sector. The aim is to identify entities under “foreign adversary” control (FAC). Generally, any entity under FAC will have to make certain disclosures to the FCC and be held to ongoing reporting obligations. Non-compliance may be subject to penalties, including fines and the revocation of licences and authorisations. The new requirements will likely become effective during Q2 2026.