Professor Noam’s ‘Spotlight Talk’ at the IIC’s International Regulator’s Forum on 6th October 2020 can be found here.
Is the world about to become ‘one giant Wi-Fi network’?
Wi-Fi will have an important role alongside 5G and 6G networks Tech news site Disruptive Asia reports on the Wireless Global Congress, and the vision of the industry body, the Wireless Broadband Alliance, for a ‘secure and seamless’ global Wi-Fi network in the near future. The WBA and its member companies are aiming for the ‘exponential increase… [Read More]
More than ever, technology needs the insights of women
Ethnographic research shows why women are integral to the future of tech Jing Yi lives in an apartment in Singapore where she looks after her toddler. Her son’s play area is extremely well organised, with books, games and toys as well as the ubiquitous iPad. In previous interviews I had always found that young children… [Read More]
Ofcom publishes plans for EECC implementation
Final rules to be published by 21st December, following consultation UK regulator, Ofcom, has proposed a series of measures implementing protections for consumers under the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), reports Telegeography. Having left the EU, the UK is obliged to implement the EECC before the transition period ends on the 31st December 2020. Elements include a ban… [Read More]
Tech Groups ask EU to limit liability for content moderation
EDiMA report proposes legal protections similar to US The Financial Times says that a report from the European Digital Media Association calls on the EU to create legal protection framework for platforms when policing harmful content. Under current rules, online platforms are not liable for material on their sites unless they have ‘actual knowledge’ of… [Read More]
IIC Press Release – IRF 2020: Regulators look to the post-Covid era
Communications policymakers debate the urgent need for greater connectivity ‘You’ve responded better than you ever possibly thought’. Chris Chapman, president of the International Institute of Communications, opened the annual International Regulators Forum (IRF), by drawing attention to the ability of regulatory bodies to implement rapid changes in the face of Covid-19. But he went on… [Read More]