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Spectrum The German regulator will extend the duration of licences in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands until the end of 2030. The three mobile network operators will have to cover 99.5% of the area of Germany, must negotiate access with service providers and MVNOs, and share spectrum with new entrant 1&1. |
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Telecoms The European Commission expects to present the upcoming Digital Networks Act at the same time as the evaluation of the European Electronic Communications Code. "The new rule for the game of this new (European) Commission is simplification", said Renate Nikolay of the European Commission at a GSMA event on 27 March 2025. |
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Digital Economy Cullen International's updated benchmark offers an overview of national initiatives addressing 5G security in Europe. It details restrictions imposed by European countries to limit the use of high-risk 5G equipment vendors (HRVs). It also covers whether European countries have set a timeline for the removal of HRVs' equipment. Read this and more in our Europe Digital Economy Benchmarks. |
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Digital Economy Cullen International's new benchmark addresses how eight countries in the Americas define "sensitive" personal data. It also lists the special protection measures applying to sensitive personal data and the personal data of minors. The studied countries' legal definition of sensitive personal data have a number of common elements, while the countries also share some requirements for collecting and processing data from minors. Each country has specific measures to protect sensitive personal data. |
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Internet of Things Cullen International's new benchmark compares how seven Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries regulate global IoT (internet of things) and M2M (machine-to-machine) connectivity. The findings reveal significant differences in national rules on permanent roaming, licensing and SIM card registration. Regulatory approaches vary widely across the studied countries, making it essential for providers to understand the specific requirements before entering these markets. |
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