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general topics covered

    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
  • Quality of service indicators
  • Switching and portability
  • Transparency
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latest intelligence

EU Timeline
15 September 25 Marianna Mattera

This edition of Cullen International’s EU Timeline highlights key policy and regulatory developments foreseen at EU level until the end of 2025.

Will Bulgaria regulate fixed broadband again?
08 September 25 Jan Cisar

After having deregulated the fixed wholesale local access market in 2019, the Bulgarian telecoms regulator proposed to again regulate this market in certain geographic areas.

Ecuador mandates telecoms operators to perform identity checks
07 September 25 Paola Herrera

Arcotel, the Ecuadorian telecoms and spectrum regulator, amended the current regulation on subscriber contracts to include a new obligation for operators to verify their clients’ identity, protect their personal data, provide effective complaint resolution mechanisms, and to provide transparent and clear information on the service description and conditions.

Colombian government introduces “solidary internet” bill
03 September 25 Catalina Diaz Granados

A Colombian bill proposes to cross-subsidise the residential fixed internet access service of low-income users by charging a 30% surcharge on the internet bill of high-income users and large companies.

Ecuador updates 2025 regulatory agenda
26 August 25 Paola Herrera

The Ecuadorian telecoms and spectrum regulator, Arcotel, updated its 2025 regulatory agenda. The agenda was originally published in February 2025. This update removed two projects and changed some deadlines.

AGCOM consults on review of fixed access markets
12 August 25 Alessandro Mauro

The Italian telecoms regulator proposes lifting several remedies currently imposed on TIM/FiberCop in markets for wholesale local access (market 1/2020) and terminating segments of leased lines (market 2/2020), following the structural separation of the fixed access network and the qualification of FiberCop as a wholesale-only operator.

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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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