UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is facing US legal action over its “coercive” threats enforcing the Online Safety Act and breaching free speech rights. 4chan and Kiwi Farms – two sites that aren’t exactly strangers to controversy – are taking the UK&…
The controversial Online Safety Act is pushing many users, including minors, towards risky free VPN services to protect their privacy. However, a new investigation reveals a disturbing irony: in seeking to protect their data, many are unwittingly expos…
The EU has imposed additional sanctions on three Russian nationals over their involvement in cyberattacks. The accused individuals, identified as officers attached to Unit 29155 of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), …
Net neutrality critic Brendan Carr has been nominated as the next FCC chairman by incoming President Donald Trump. The nomination, which is pending Senate approval, marks a potential pivot in the regulatory body’s approach—given Carr’s well-documented …
The rise of AI presents exciting new opportunities for the telecoms industry, but also raises critical regulatory challenges. “While the use of AI creates many benefits such as improved customer service, optimised network operations, detecting ne…
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until…
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, will require telecoms providers to clearly state any price increases in pounds and pence upfront, giving customers more certainty about their monthly outgoings. The new regulations are set to take effect from 1…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections, marking a significant shift in policy that aims to ensure the internet remains fast, open, and fair for all users. The decision comes after years of public o…
EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager has issued a stern warning against further consolidation in the bloc’s telecommunications industry, countering a recent EU report that advocated for mergers among operators to bolster networks. Speaking at …
