United Kingdom: Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

A single generative AI tool can now churn out thousands of convincing scam adverts in minutes, at virtually no cost. Ofcom has decided that the platforms profiting from those adverts must bear the burden of stopping...

Ofcom has issued its largest ever consumer protection fine of £28 million against Virgin Media for systematically preventing customers from cancelling their contracts through deliberate call-dropping, excessive transfers, and pressured retention tactics. The investigation uncovered a nearly three-year campaign of misconduct, financially incentivised through commission schemes, that forced over a million customers to navigate unreasonable barriers when attempting to leave. This landmark enforcement acti

The GSMA has released a comprehensive Satellite Regulatory Playbook designed to guide governments and National Regulatory Authorities through the complexities of regulating the rapidly evolving satellite connectivity sector. This policy framework addresses the challenges faced by regulators in adapting to new satellite technologies and their integration with mobile communications networks.

The European Commission (Commission) published a proposal for a new Digital Networks Act (DNA), and a revised Cybersecurity Act, aiming to reshape the EU regulatory framework for digital connectivity, telecoms, and cybersecurity.

In a courthouse in Washington D.C., a landmark transatlantic legal battle is unfolding that could reshape how nations regulate online content across borders and determine the future of the UK's Online Safety Act.

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and the UK's Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority (together, the UK Regulators) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

It's inspiring to see The National Robotarium, James Hutton Institute, The Scotland 5G Centre, Boston Dynamics, and Freshwave joining forces to push the boundaries of robotics and address...

The rapid evolution of payment technologies – contactless cards, mobile wallets, and self-checkout systems, for example – have transformed how we pay, creating faster and more convenient experiences...

Online fraud is now the UK's most common crime. And while victims once bore the brunt alone, attention is turning sharply toward the platforms and telecoms networks that enable it.