The European Commission should initiate the technical harmonisation of the current spectrum bands for electronic communications services to facilitate satellite device-to-device (D2D) connectivity, according to the Radio Spectrum Policy Group’s (RSPG) draft opinion.

The European Commission’s 2025 work programme prioritises simplifying EU regulations (e.g. cybersecurity rules) to reduce administrative burdens.

The European Commission will consider further actions to speed up the implementation of the 5G security toolbox and improve the resilience of submarine cables.

In its annual monitoring report, the UK telecoms regulator concluded that internet service providers did not significantly change their approaches to net neutrality. This despite the flexibility introduced by Ofcom guidance in 2023.

The US telecoms regulator, FCC, is considering fining US communications provider Telnyx close to US$4.5m for alleged violations of anti-robocall regulations. Neither the allegations nor the fine is final. Telnyx has a legal right to dispute the allegations with evidence and legal arguments before FCC resolves the matter. If upheld, the penalty would be one of the largest VoIP-related fines in FCC history.

Mexico’s all-new federal agency, the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT), under the direct authority of the president, will step into the role of former telecoms and broadcasting regulator, IFT. ATDT’s remit is much broader than IFT´s, going beyond telecoms and broadcasting into areas such as cybersecurity, tech sovereignty, digital inclusion and more.