Opinion
Access Alert: Brazil unveils Digital Platform Regulation Consultation
On 19 January, Brazil’s Finance Ministry released a public consultation to gather insights on the potential regulation of digital platforms....
Access Alert: The Philippines strengthens its digital commerce framework
Recognising that strengthening the trust between online merchants and consumers is vital in the continued growth of its budding e-commerce...
Access Alert: Proposed Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill by the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore
On 15 December 2023, the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) released the draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill. This Bill is an...
Access Alert: Ireland launches public consultation on emergency caller location information obligations
Providers of publicly available number-based interpersonal communications services in Ireland must ensure that end-users can access the emergency services free...
Tech Policy Trends 2024: Generative AI’s impact on the workforce
Generative AI’s potential will continue to appeal to businesses, governments, and investors. Despite early moves by some policymakers, the AI...
ITUWRC-23 Special: Spectrum, Satellites, and the Future of Telecom
Delving into the heart of telecommunications, this ITUWRC-23 Special podcast features Michael Thompson and William Webb discussing the pivotal outcomes...
Access Alert: Anatel officially open a second Consultation on Fair Share in Brazil
The Brazilian telecommunications regulator, Anatel, has opened another round of consultations as part of the Fair Share debate in the...
The future of the ITU WRC cycle: Keeping pace with technological progress
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) cycle plays a key role in guaranteeing equitable access to spectrum,...
Access Alert: Cyprus Enacts National Space Legislation
The Republic of Cyprus has now joined the club of countries having national space legislation as it recently enacted Law...
Access Alert: The space sector under Belgium’s Presidency of the Council of the EU
On 1 January 2024, Belgium took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. For the next six months, it...
Access Alert: Argentina simplifies the provision of satellite services. But will it last?
On 21 December, Argentina’s new President issued a Decree (Decree of Necessity and Urgency number 70/23, titled Bases for the...
Access Alert: IOSCO finalises its Policy Recommendations for Decentralized Finance
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its Final Report with Policy Recommendations for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on...
Access Alert: Vietnam’s National Assembly approves revisions on Law on Telecommunications
Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) passed the revised Law on Telecommunications on 24 November 2023 as part of its sixth sitting.[1]...
Access Alert: United Nations Publishes Interim Report on Governing AI for Humanity
In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts our lives every day, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General initiated an important...
Access Alert: Telecommunications Bill passes both houses of Indian Parliament
After 138 years, India is modernising its Telecommunications legal framework. Over recent decades, the sector has become a key driver...
Access Alert: The road for land ESIMs remains unpaved
With WRC-23 ending a week ago and the final Resolutions still being numbered, Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) have been...
Access Alert: Global aviation industry attains new allocation for Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Services in VHF
Effective and clear communication between aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers at terrestrial stations is key to maintaining mistake-free operations...
Access Alert: Another round in the Fair Share Debate in Brazil
The Brazilian telecommunications regulator, Anatel, has announced a second round of consultations on the “fair share” debate to be opened...
Telecoms and Government Regulators: Top 10 Focus Areas for 2024
The world of telecommunications is changing. New applications have failed to emerge for 5G or gigabit broadband, with more focus...
Tech Policy Trends 2024
How will the next 12 months shape the future of technology, policy, and regulation? Digital innovation is shaping the future...
Access Alert: ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement – stepping into 2024
ASEAN announced the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in September 2023,[1] launching it during the 10th ASEAN Economic Community...