telecoms regulation

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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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consumer protection

Consumer protection is a major focus in telecoms regulation. Subscribe to our standalone consumer protection intelligence service, and you’ll have direct access to all our expertise in this area. Our reliable, easy-to-understand reports and country-by-country comparisons cover topics such as:

  • Net neutrality and zero rating
  • Quality of service indicators
  • Switching and portability
  • Transparency

latest intelligence

Canada seeks to enhance consumer protection rules for telecoms customers
05 December 24 Carolina Limbatto

The Canadian telecoms regulator, CRTC, is consulting on measures to make it easier for internet and mobile customers to compare and switch between different plans. The CRTC has been working on a range of actions to ensure improved customer protection. In addition, the CRTC plans to unify its different service-based consumer protection codes into a unique code applicable to all services.

European Commission expresses serious doubt about Hungarian regulator’s geographic definition of the broadband markets
05 December 24 Merilin Kasesalu

The European Commission emphasised the importance of homogeneity of identified geographical markets, and of notifying regulatory remedies together with market reviews. The Hungarian regulator withdrew the proposed measure.

2026 digital agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean pursues meaningful connectivity
29 November 24 Pedro Miranda

The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) approved its 8th regional 2026 digital agenda (eLAC2026). The agenda consists of non-binding connectivity and digital targets along with policy goals which ELAC expects its member states to achieve by 2026.

New European Commission confirmed
27 November 24 Peter Dunn

The European Parliament plenary approved the new European Commission, which should be able to take office formally on 1 December 2024. Parliament approved the vote in its plenary meeting, which took place in Strasbourg on 27 November. The plenary vote followed individual Parliamentary hearings for each commissioner-designate.

America Movil acquires sole control of ClaroVTR
26 November 24 Catalina Diaz Granados

The Chilean competition authority, FNE, unconditionally cleared the acquisition by América Móvil of sole control of ClaroVTR.

Chile modifies number portability rules
23 November 24 Catalina Diaz Granados

Subtel set additional rules to reduce identity fraud, unconsented porting and the fraudulent use of porting to leave wireless bills unpaid.

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