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.

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.

The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) published its draft opinion identifying the frequency bands that the EU should make available to facilitate the launch of 6G networks by 2030 and enable both mass market services and use by verticals.

The proposed Digital Networks Act preserves the EU universal service framework while focusing on affordable, adequate internet and voice services. Key updates include further EU guidance to define broadband adequacy and affordability, and a flexible approach to provider designation and financing.

Telefonica sold its Chilean operations to a consortium of Millicom and financial investor NJJ Holding. This acquisition marks the entry of Millicom into the Chilean telecommunications markets. Chile is the third South American country in which Millicom acquired Telefónica´s operations, expanding its footprint in Latin America.

According to German courts, subsidiaries of Deutsche Telekom and Meta entered into a contractual relationship, in spite of Meta’s expressed wish to use settlement-free peering. Meta must therefore pay the contractually agreed fee.