01 February 2021
Commission considers ways to enhance rules for the cost reduction of broadband and 5G roll-out
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/global/commission-considers-ways-to-enhance-rules-for-the-cost-reduction-of-broadband

On 27 January, the European Commission held a workshop as part of the public consultation of the review of the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive of 2014 (BCRD). The Directive aims to facilitate and incentivise the ...

06 July 2020
What lies ahead for regulation of the 5G ecosystem?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/what-lies-ahead-for-regulation-of-the-5g-ecosystem

Thierry Breton, described 5G connectivity as an “important pillar” for the EU (especially in light of the EU’s post-COVID economic recovery) and that “it is important to ensure the rapid deployment [of 5G] as a matter ...

04 September 2019
Plan to accelerate international deal on digital taxation
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/plan-to-accelerate-international-deal-on-digital-taxation

In the aftermath of the G7 summit in Biarritz, where the issue of digital taxation of multi-national tech companies was high on the agenda, French Economy Minister, Bruno Le Maire, announced the ambition to reach an ...

16 July 2019
Webinar - European Electronic Communications Code
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/webinar-european-electronic-communications-code

In a webinar, broadcasted on 16th July 2019, we discussed the broadened scope of the EECC, new forms of access regulation, spectrum regulation and consequences for 5G and touched on the more harmonised end-user rights. ...

04 December 2019
Get connected faster: panel debate with industry on implementation of the EECC
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/get-connected-faster-panel-debate-with-industry

Bird & Bird's Regulatory & Public Affairs seminar in Brussels on 3 December also featured a panel debate with various industry voices on the implementation of the recently adopted European Electronic Communications ...

01 December 2020
Poland raises arguments on copyright versus freedom of expression
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/poland/poland-raises-arguments-on-copyright-versus-freedom-of-expression

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 10 November heard the case C-401/19, which concerns a crucial part of the new EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, namely Article 17.

04 November 2020
The UK finalises its plans to implement the new European telecoms code
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/the-uk-finalises-its-plans-to-implement-the-new-european-telecoms-code

Obligated to implement the new EU telecoms rules as part of the Brexit transitional arrangement, the UK Government recently published legislation transposing the requirements of the European Electronic Communications ...

06 July 2020
Transatlantic tensions mount over Digital Services Tax
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/transatlantic-tensions-mount-over-digital-services-tax

Transatlantic tensions have mounted over discussions to strike a deal on a new Digital Services Tax that will impact leading tech platforms and other large companies operating cross-border. Angel Gurría, ...

08 April 2020
Telecoms operators face challenges at the time of COVID-19
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/telecoms-operators-face-challenges-at-the-time-of-covid-19

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, telecoms operators are faced with significant challenges, including: traffic growth, congestion, network continuity & security issues. On 31 March, the industry association GSMA, ...

06 April 2020
COVID-19 & Telecoms: country overview
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/covid-19-and-telecoms--country-overview

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, telecoms operators are faced with significant challenges, including: traffic growth, congestion, network continuity & security issues. On March 31st, the GSMA called for a relaxation ...