Digital TMT and Sourcing Notes

Government sets out plans for stronger cyber security controls for the UK telecoms sector

The European Parliament votes in the EU Copyright Directive including controversial Articles 11 and 13

Digital TMT and Sourcing Predictions 2019

  2018 was a landmark year for digital TMT and sourcing. Against the backdrop of the UK's impending departure from the EU, there were a wealth of …

Budget 2018: Investing in a rapidly evolving digital landscape

Advances in technology and changing business models are transforming the global economy across all industry sectors. The measures announced by the …

First reading of Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill

The Telecommunications Infrastructure (relief from Non-Domestic rates) Bill 2017-2019 ("the Bill") passed its second reading debate in the House of …

First Digital Economy Act Commencement Regulations Published

The first commencement instrument under the Digital Economy Act 2017 (the "Act") has now been published. The Act anticipates staggered commencement dates …

Digital Economy Act 2017: The pick 'n' mix assortment of provisions receives Royal Assent

The Digital Economy Act (the "Act") finally received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017 and the final text has recently been published. First …

MVNOs: Negotiating an optimum wholesale agreement

In March this year UK MVNO Sky launched its consumer mobile handset offering dubbed 'Swap'. This followed hot on the heels of Sky launching its MVNO in …

Consultation on Ofcom's enforcement guidelines

On 21 January 2017, Ofcom launched a consultation to revise the enforcement guidelines which set out how it investigates compliance with, and enforcement …

Ofcom's Wi-Fi and 5G updates

Ofcom has provided a timely update on its plans for access to both 5G spectrum and WiFi. On 8 February 2017, Ofcom published an update on its plan in …

UK government publishes 5G strategy

On 8 March 2017, in a speech forming part of the Spring Budget 2017, Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, confirmed that the UK government …

Secretary of State for Media, Sport and Culture publishes UK Digital Strategy

On 1 March 2017, the Secretary of State for Media, Sport and Culture published its long-awaited strategy for a post-Brexit digital Britain. The UK …