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
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  • Net neutrality and zero rating
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  • Switching and portability
  • Transparency

latest intelligence

Poland to deregulate the fixed call termination market
04 June 26 Monika Kačeriaková

The European Commission had no comment on Poland’s notified measure to withdraw remedies from all operators in the wholesale fixed call termination market.

Digital Networks Act faces scrutiny over level of ambition, simplification and harmonisation goals
03 June 26 Emma O'Toole

Stakeholders shared their views on the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) during an event in Brussels on 2 June 2026. Despite broad agreement that the EU telecoms framework needs reform to support investment, competitiveness and technological sovereignty, divisions remain over whether the DNA is ambitious enough to deliver meaningful change.

Ecuador updates QoS framework for mobile services
01 June 26 Paola Herrera

The Ecuadorian regulator, Arcotel, issued a new quality of service (QoS) regulation for mobile services, which amends network QoS indicators and updates customer-service obligations.

BEREC workshop to combat fraud: effective measures require cooperation and clear rules
01 June 26 Monika Kačeriaková

BEREC organised a workshop on combating fraud, gathering regulators and industry representatives. In addition to sharing experience in implementing national measures, participants agreed on the need for international cooperation and a clear regulatory framework.

Market for wholesale dedicated capacity in Latvia will remain unregulated
27 May 26 Matej Podbevsek

The Latvian telecoms regulator concluded that the market for wholesale dedicated capacity (M2/2020) in Latvia remains effectively competitive and therefore should continue to be excluded from significant market power (SMP) regulation. SPRK deregulated this relevant market in 2019.

EU proposes to reserve majority of the 2 GHz mobile satellite services band for EU operators
27 May 26 Emma O'Toole

The European Commission proposed an overhaul of the EU’s mobile satellite services (MSS) framework, introducing a centralised EU-level authorisation regime for the 2 GHz MSS band and reserving most of the available spectrum for EU operators. The proposal would create separate selection procedures for secure governmental communications, EU commercial entrants and other commercial operators, while introducing strict security, ownership and transfer rules aimed at strengthening EU strategic autonomy and reducing dependency on third-country satellite providers.

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