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Europe’s digital infrastructure: Regulatory headwinds stall ambitions

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January 22, 2026
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Europe’s digital infrastructure ambitions face regulatory headwinds as industry groups warn proposals may widen the global investment gap. For business leaders assessing their long-term European operations, the current regulatory direction suggests pot…

Optus fined $66M over ‘disgraceful’ exploitation of customers

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September 25, 2025
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Australian telecoms giant Optus has been fined AU$100 million (US$66 million) by the Federal Court of Australia for systematic exploitation of vulnerable customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) brought the case against the …

US firms sue UK regulator for ‘coercive’ threats, free speech attacks

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August 29, 2025
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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&…

Online Safety Act sparks rush to risky free VPN services

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August 22, 2025
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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…

UK announces first ban in Europe on SIM farms

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April 25, 2025
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The UK government is set to ban the possession and supply of ‘SIM farms’ in the fight against fraudsters and scammers. SIM farms, sophisticated devices capable of housing numerous SIM cards simultaneously, enable offenders to automate the s…

EU sanctions three Russian officers for cyberattacks

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January 29, 2025
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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), …

Vodafone faces £120M legal battle with franchisees

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December 11, 2024
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Vodafone is facing a legal battle after a group of 61 current and former franchisees filed a lawsuit claiming over £120 million in damages. The group, many of whom had long-standing relationships with the company, allege unfair treatment and brea…

Trump’s FCC chair nomination reignites net neutrality debate

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November 18, 2024
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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 …

Omdia: Telcos face AI adoption regulatory minefield

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August 29, 2024
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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…

Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

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August 3, 2024
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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…