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 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
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  • Switching and portability
  • Transparency

latest intelligence

Colombian competition authority approves Millicom's acquisition of Telefónica's operations
28 November 25 Catalina Diaz Granados

The approval of the merger between the country's second and third-largest mobile network operators came with a set of conditions designed to mitigate risks to competition, particularly in wholesale mobile markets.

Lithuanian regulator plans local regulatory holidays in the wholesale local access market
28 November 25 Merilin Kasesalu

RRT introduced a draft measure that would not regulate newly built fibre in white areas. The European Commission comments are expected by mid-December.

European Commission kicks off the review of the Digital Decade Policy Programme
26 November 25 Martin Schraa

The EU will review its main digital strategy targets by mid-2026, considering technological and geopolitical changes and the Commission’s push to simplify regulations. EU telecoms ministers will adopt their initial views on 5 December 2025.

Explainer: Satellite direct-to-device services
25 November 25 Dieter Kronegger

Several satellite operators provide connectivity to end-user devices or are preparing such services. In contrast to previous mobile satellite services, which often required special devices, end users can use mass-market handsets like smartphones or smartwatches. This Explainer provides an overview of the technical background of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) and the operators providing or preparing such services.

Explainer: Satellite direct-to-device services
25 November 25 Dieter Kronegger

Several satellite operators provide connectivity to end-user devices or are preparing such services. In contrast to previous mobile satellite services, which often required special devices, end users can use mass-market handsets like smartphones or smartwatches. This Explainer provides an overview of the technical background of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) and the operators providing or preparing such services.

Explainer: Satellite direct-to-device services
25 November 25 Dieter Kronegger

Several satellite operators provide connectivity to end-user devices or are preparing such services. In contrast to previous mobile satellite services, which often required special devices, end users can use mass-market handsets like smartphones or smartwatches. This Explainer provides an overview of the technical background of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) and the operators providing or preparing such services.

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