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A novel approach to fibre network access regulation in the Netherlands

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets – the ACM – recently took a novel approach to the regulation of wholesale access to fibre-to-the-home networks in the Netherlands. Side-stepping the normal route for imposing network access obligations under the Dutch Telecommunications Act (explained in further detail below), the ACM decided to accept an offer by the incumbent telecoms operator KPN and its joint venture affiliate Glaspoort to lower the rates for access to their respective fibre networks and to improve certain other access conditions. In a decision of 26 August 2022 (only available in Dutch), the ACM declared the access rates and conditions proposed by KPN and Glaspoort binding on both parties for a period of 8 years.
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Netherlands introduce act on telecoms

Protection Against Undesired Control in Telecommunications in the Netherlands
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The National Security and Investment Act 2021

A more interventionist UK or a more transparent regime?

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German court slashes GDPR fine in a clear rejection of turnover focused German fine model

Cuts telecoms fine to less than 10% of the original amount

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Google's Gmail does not constitute an "electronic communications service"

Court decision on the classification of webmailing services
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Clifford Chance at Mobile World Congress 2024

Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the sector. This year a group of colleagues from our Barcelona, Madrid, Warsaw and London offices attended the four day conference. Here are some of their key takeaways.

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A weekly email alerter focussing on legal and regulatory developments in the fast-moving UK and European Communications & Media markets, covering fixed and mobile telecommunications, radio and television, advertising and more.

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Key aspects of the Draft Bill on General Telecommunications in Spain
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Key aspects of the Draft Bill on General Telecommunications in Spain

We look at what changes it brings

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The Telecoms Security Bill
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The Telecoms Security Bill

Key considerations for Telecoms Providers

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Countdown to the new European Electronic Communications Code
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Countdown to the new European Electronic Communications Code

What electronic communications network operators and service providers should expect

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20 Sept 2025: Stablecoins – navigating the evolving global regulatory framework

New frameworks for stablecoins are emerging across global financial centres, including the US GENIUS Act for payment stablecoins, Hong Kong’s new regime for stablecoin issuers and a developing UK framework. As regulatory clarity grows, so do opportunities to leverage stablecoins for fast, cost-effective cross-border payments and transaction settlement, enhanced liquidity and collateral use. Join our international panel as they explore how different jurisdictions are approaching stablecoin oversight, including the lessons learned from more established regulatory frameworks such as the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), highlight key compliance challenges, and look at the future of stablecoin adoption.

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