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With the upcoming Digital Networks Act, the European Union will transform the regulatory landscape for electronic communications networks (ECN) and electronic communications services (ECS). This ambitious legislation aims to address several challenges in the current regulatory framework, including the lack of a fully integrated single market for telecommunications and the inconsistent management of radio spectrum licensing across EU member states.
Continue Reading The Digital Networks Act: A new era for EU telecoms regulation

New satellite services are in development which will permit satellites to communicate directly with unmodified end user phones. These services fall into a category of satellite services known as direct to device services, or “D2D” services. In addition to these services, a number of other innovative “mobile satellite services” in…

Continue Reading Direct to device satellite services and MSS services: Upcoming regulatory changes

On 7 March 2024, the UK Government released a new Space Industrial Plan, building on its 2021 National Space Strategy.

This article provides context to the Government’s announcement, including the National Space Strategy which we have previously written about here, and what lies ahead under the new Space Industrial…

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The UK space sector is at a critical juncture.

Space presents an abundance of opportunities – thousands of satellites are expected to be launched between now and 2030 as technology and processes continue to be developed which increasingly facilitate novel and innovative missions (particularly with the assistance of AI and…

Continue Reading UK Space Agency undertakes consultation on orbital liabilities, insurance, charging and sustainability

Ofcom has released a draft of its proposed Plan of Work for FY 2024-25 for consultation.  

The proposed Plan of Work sets out Ofcom’s key priorities and work programmes for the 2024/25 financial year, and also provides an insight into key regulatory developments that will emerge or are likely…

Continue Reading UK spectrum regulation: Regulatory developments which satellite operators can expect for FY 2024/25

The Electronic Communication Code (“ECC”) confers rights on telecommunications providers in regard to the maintenance and installation of electronic communication networks.

Recently, the ECC has undergone changes to both its provisions and supporting documentation. The two changes that will be considered in this article are:

  • The Ofcom Consolation
… Continue Reading Recent changes to the UK Electronic Communication Code

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New mobile roaming alert – protections for UK holidaymakers

Ofcom opens consultation on mobile roaming, LNB News 20/07/2023 83

Ofcom has opened a consultation that sets out proposals for new rules and guidance…

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On 3 February 2023, Ofcom published guidance setting out how it expects mobile providers to conduct themselves during the upcoming switch-off of 2G and 3G networks in the UK.

This article provides an overview of the background to the switch-off of 2G and 3G networks in the UK, and summarises…

Continue Reading Sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks: Ofcom’s expectations for switch off of legacy mobile networks