Telecoms regulators use three criteria to determine if a market is susceptible to ex ante regulation. The European Commission considers this approach to be “future-proof” as it takes the development of competition into account. The final form of access regulation as part of the review of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications still remains to be seen, according to the European Commission’s Kamila Kloc.

The Ecuadorian telecoms and spectrum regulator, Arcotel, updated its 2025 regulatory agenda. The agenda was originally published in February 2025. The updates include frequency plan and deadline changes, amongst other things.

The Paraguayan telecoms regulator, Conatel, consulted on a proposal to update the quality of service (QoS) regulation for fixed and mobile broadband, and telephony services. The proposal would remove QoS indicators for public payphones and rely only on informative network indicators for the fixed internet service.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ordered improvements to the Video Relay Service (VRS) regulation, following its first review of the service's policy framework. VRS is an accessibility service that helps sign language users communicate through voice telephones.

The Dominican Republic development plan seeks to increase internet coverage, digital knowledge and social impact through 18 actions, with a focus on rural and remote areas. The plan aims to develop wireless and fibre infrastructure in unserved areas, improve digital and technological skills, as well as provide digital devices to disadvantaged populations.

The Argentinian regulator, Enacom, approved the national communications critical infrastructure plan to promote the deployment of infrastructure in underserved areas and public spaces. The plan includes the promotion of both backbone and local network deployment and foresees funding for SMEs and cooperatives through subsidised (low interest) bank loans.