UK Parliament reckons having just two telecoms vendors isn’t great
Fresh from its stunning insights into the broadband market, UK Parliament has decided it’s time to fix the mobile sector.
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UK Parliament issues redundant report on BoJo’s broadband pledge
The UK Public Accounts Committee reckons even the revised gigabit broadband rollout target will be missed. Welcome to the party, pal.
UK sets up new watchdog to take on Facebook, Google, etc
As day follows night, what happens in the US usually happens a little bit later here in the UK. The latest example: increased regulatory scrutiny of Internet giants.
UK House of Lords to investigate online freedom of expression
It’s seldom clear what purpose the House of Lords serves, but in launching an inquiry into threats to online freedom of expression it has justified its existence for the time being.
UK government keeps Huawei rebels at bay, for now
A Tory rebel amendment designed to ban Huawei from UK mobile networks was narrowly defeated in a parliamentary vote.
UK establishment goes to war with itself over Huawei 5G decision
A bunch of MPs are set to moan in parliament about Huawei today, while a corporate heavy hitter has been recruited as an expert witness for the defence.
Zuckerberg threatened with summons next time he enters UK
Damian Collins, Chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee, has given Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg two choices; testify voluntarily or we’ll issue a formal summons next time you enter British jurisdiction.
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