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๐ŸŒ In Q3 2026, regulators worldwide introduced or refined rules affecting #IoT and #M2M services. Key areas included SIM registration, #cybersecurity, #satellite connectivity, private networks and network evolution. zurl.co/vv5aL #TelecomRegulation #Cybersecurity
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๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ All 12 Americas countries studied require providers of #SatelliteServices to comply with international #RadioSpectrum rules and national requirements. National approaches differ on licensing, registration, spectrum access and interference. zurl.co/djdOA
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๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 of 13 jurisdictions researched have intervened in #CommunicationsApps from different regulatory perspectives, while 3 show little to no specific enforcement or inquiry activity. Our latest #GlobalTrends benchmark compares these approaches. zurl.co/2HFD2
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๐Ÿ“ก 10 of 21 European countries studied generally organise a new auction when #spectrum licences expire. They have also followed this approach in practice over the past 10 years, with some exceptions. zurl.co/phZoV #SpectrumPolicy #SpectrumAuctions
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๐Ÿ“ฃ #RegulatoryWeek in review: zurl.co/XHZdf ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŒ EU climate action ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บโš–๏ธ Margin squeeze ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐Ÿ“ฑ AT&T Mexico sale ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿง’ EU Kids Act ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ“ฑ Stripchat DSA ruling ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ“ฎ Postal targets ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ“ฎ Bpost prices ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ“ก Panama spectrum ... & more!
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๐Ÿง’Our new #EUKidsAct cheat sheet summarises the Commissionโ€™s proposed rules on age restrictions, safety-by-design and enforcement, including for #SocialMedia, AI chatbots, online games and app stores. ๐Ÿ“ฅ Free #infographic download: zurl.co/fNEE1
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๐ŸŒNational rules still shape cross-border #IoT connectivity across Europe. Our analysis of 31 markets finds differences in SIM registration, numbering & authorisation, while regulation depends more on how service is offered than on its technical set-up. zurl.co/k0XH0
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๐Ÿ’ฌ6 of 13 jurisdictions explicitly define communications apps in law; 3 fold them into broader service categories & 4 have no statutory definition. Our latest #GlobalTrends benchmark also compares licensing & interoperability rules for #CommunicationsApps. zurl.co/qXLva
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๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ 5 of 12 Americas countries surveyed have commercial #D2D #satellite services using terrestrial IMT spectrum. Brazil has authorised trials, while regulatory approaches to accessing #spectrum licensed to #mobile operators differ. zurl.co/titgq
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๐Ÿ“ฃ #RegulatoryWeek in review: zurl.co/WJ48d ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ“ก EU telecoms outlook ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ“ก LATAM spectrum awards ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ“ฎ Future postal rules ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŒ Cross-border IoT ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿค– Argentina AI rules ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ“ฎ Bpost obligations ... & more!
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๐Ÿ“ž7 of 13 European countries surveyed require consumers to opt in to non-automated commercial calls. The other 6 apply an opt-out regime. Our benchmark also compares consent rules for commercial #SMS & #Email: zurl.co/IHBr9 #ConsumerProtection #Telecoms #DirectMarketing
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๐Ÿ“ก4 #LATAM countries took new measures to address #connectivity gaps: Argentina on rural schools, Chile on rural fibre, Colombia on underserved areas and Peru on #mobile coverage reporting. Our latest #Telecoms update covers developments across 6 markets: zurl.co/FKvuC
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๐Ÿง’ 13 out of 14 European countries covered are proposing or debating measures to ban minors from #SocialMedia. While the #EUKidsAct is under discussion, countries continue to develop or debate their own initiatives to protect minors online. zurl.co/bmsVG
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๐Ÿ“ฃ #RegulatoryWeek in review: zurl.co/1qNHk ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿค– #AI rules in Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ“ก Letta on #DNA ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŽฌ AI #copyright & #piracy ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ #CSA2 certification ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“ฎ #Postal quality ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŒฑ #DataCentre label ... & more!
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๐Ÿ’ถ Ireland, the Netherlands and France have imposed the highest total #DataProtection fines on large digital platforms since May 2018. At least 9 of 19 European countries surveyed have issued fines for #GDPR and/or #ePrivacy breaches. zurl.co/7xDoX
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Saudi Arabia concludes a new round of market analysis. Find more details on market analysis implementation from Saudi Arabia and other #MENA countries in Cullen International's latest #telecoms benchmark: zurl.co/yLgGK #regulation
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 3 of 27 EU member states have not yet transposed the #NIS2 Directive. The Netherlands recently completed transposition, with its national law in force since 15 Aug 2026. The EU deadline was 17 Oct 2024. zurl.co/IzdkX #Cybersecurity
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๐Ÿค–Only 2 of 13 Caribbean countries researched have adopted national #AI strategies. Policy remains at an early stage across the region. Some countries are developing strategies, institutions & readiness assessments, while others have no specific AI policy. zurl.co/XOIwi
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๐Ÿ“ฃ #RegulatoryWeek in review:zurl.co/idRDp ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ“ฆ EU customs reform ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ“ฑ California online rules ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ” Direct marketing consent ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ #CSA2 high-risk suppliers ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile anti-fraud rules ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿค– Caribbean #AI policy & more!
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๐Ÿ“ก 11 of 12 countries surveyed in the Americas allow #MSS in the 2 GHz band; 8 also use it for terrestrial #mobile services. How the #spectrum is assigned and used varies across countries. zurl.co/dISXi #SatelliteConnectivity
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