Telecoms & Digital Infrastructure — 123 Nodes
- 3GPP 5G NR Release 17 Technical Specifications - Sidelink, URLLC Enhancements, RedCap and NTN Integration
3GPP Release 17 mandates a set of technical specifications for 5G network equipment manufacturers and operators, introducing key enhancements such as direct device-to-device Sidelink (TS 38.331), improved Ultra-Reliable… - 3GPP IMS IP Multimedia Subsystem Release 16 - SIP Signalling, P-CSCF Security and Emergency Call Procedures
This standard mandates that telecommunications operators implementing IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Release 16 must establish secure signalling interfaces using IPsec or TLS between the User Equipment (UE) and the… - 47 CFR Part 15 - Radio Frequency Devices (FCC)
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 governs radio frequency devices, allowing operation without an individual license provided the device causes no harmful interference and accepts interference, and requiring manufacturers to meet… - 47 CFR Part 4 - Disruptions to Communications: Outage Reporting, Notification Timeframes, Submarine Cable and DIRS
47 CFR Part 4 governs the mandatory reporting of significant disruptions to communications by covered communications providers to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Section 4.9 sets the threshold criteria for… - 47 CFR Part 51 - Interconnection: Duty to Negotiate, Unbundled Network Elements, Collocation and Reciprocal Compensation
47 CFR Part 51 implements the interconnection, unbundling, collocation and intercarrier compensation duties that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (sections 251 and 252 of the Communications Act) imposes on incumbent… - 47 CFR Part 52 - Numbering: Thousands-Block Pooling, Porting Intervals, Local Number Portability and 988
47 CFR Part 52 governs the administration of telephone numbering resources and local number portability in the United States. Section 52.20 establishes thousands-block number pooling, the process by which the 10,000… - 47 CFR Part 54 - Universal Service (FCC)
FCC 47 CFR Part 54 governs the federal universal service support mechanisms administered through USAC, setting the intended use of support, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, high-cost broadband… - 47 CFR Part 64 - Miscellaneous Rules Relating to Common Carriers
This regulation establishes miscellaneous rules for common carriers, including restrictions on indecent telephone messages, procedures for emergency services, and comprehensive standards for providing Telecommunications… - 47 CFR Part 9 - FCC 911, E911, and Next Generation 911 Service Requirements
Telecommunications carriers, Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers, interconnected and one-way VoIP providers, Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) providers, and covered text providers must comply with the… - 47 CFR Part 90 - Private Land Mobile Radio Services (FCC)
FCC 47 CFR Part 90 governs the private land mobile radio services, requiring licensees to confirm scope and definitions, establish eligibility in the public safety or industrial/business pools, meet any foreign… - 47 USC § 222 - Privacy of Customer Information (CPNI - Customer Proprietary Network Information)
47 USC § 222 (Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104; amended by Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 Pub. L. 106-81 and CALEA-related amendments) imposes privacy obligations on… - 47 USC § 230 - Communications Decency Act Section 230 (Platform Immunity)
47 USC § 230 (Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104 Title V) provides federal statutory immunity to providers and users of interactive computer services from liability arising from… - African Union Digital Transformation Strategy 2020-2030 - Telecoms Pillar: National Broadband Plans, African Continental Backbone, Spectrum Harmonisation, Cross-Border Roaming Reduction, Digital Identity Infrastructure and Universal Access Fund Models
This strategy requires AU Member States to implement national broadband plans, harmonise spectrum allocation, reduce cross-border roaming charges, and establish universal access funds by 2030 to support digital… - AU Telecommunications Act 1997 - Carrier Licence Conditions, NBN Access, and Consumer Protection Obligations
Australia's Telecommunications Act 1997 requires carriers to hold an ACMA carrier licence, comply with customer service guarantee standards, provide access to declared services including NBN on non-discriminatory terms,… - Australia Numbering Plan 2015 - ACMA Number Administration: Geographic Area Code Assignment, Mobile Number Ranges, Freephone and Local Rate Number Rules, Number Portability Technical Specifications, Quarantine Periods and Emergency Service Number Protection
The Australia Numbering Plan 2015, administered by the ACMA, governs the allocation, use, and portability of telecommunications numbers across geographic, mobile, freephone, and emergency services. It applies to all… - Australia Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 - Lawful Interception: Warrant Types, ASIO Access, Data Retention Obligations (2-Year Metadata), Stored Communications Warrants and Oversight by Inspector-General
This regulation governs the interception of telecommunications, access to stored communications, and data retention obligations for service providers in Australia, primarily under warrant-based authorizations and… - BEREC Guidelines on the Implementation of the Open Internet Regulation
These BEREC Guidelines provide guidance to National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2120, specifically Articles 3 and 4, to ensure equal and non-discriminatory treatment of internet… - Canada Radiocommunication Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. R-2): Radio Authorization, Technical Standards and Offences
The Radiocommunication Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. R-2) governs the regulation of radio apparatus, the radio-frequency spectrum and radiocommunication in Canada, administered by the Minister of Industry through Innovation,… - Canada Telecommunications Act (S.C. 1993, c. 38): CRTC Regulation of Carriers, Tariffs, Rates and Canadian Ownership
The Telecommunications Act (S.C. 1993, c. 38) is the federal statute governing the regulation of telecommunications in Canada, administered by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).… - Canada Telecommunications Act 1993
The Telecommunications Act (S.C. 1993, c. 38), in force 25 October 1993 and last amended by the Online Streaming Act 2023, establishes the CRTC's authority to regulate Canadian carriers and telecommunications services,… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 of 12 November 2021 supplementing Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards cybersecurity requirements for radio equipment
Radio equipment placed on the EU market, including IoT devices, mobile phones, and wearables, must implement robust cybersecurity safeguards to ensure network resilience, protect user privacy, and prevent fraud, as… - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/764 of 29 May 2020 laying down detailed rules concerning the definition of very high-capacity networks
Defines Very High Capacity Networks (VHCNs) under the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) as networks capable of providing symmetric 100 Mbps or higher, including FTTP, DOCSIS 3.1 HFC, fixed wireless with… - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2977 - eIDAS rules on person identification data and electronic attestations of attributes issued to European Digital Identity Wallets
This Commission Implementing Regulation lays down rules for the issuance of person identification data (PID) and electronic attestations of attributes (EAA) to European Digital Identity Wallet units under the eIDAS… - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2980 - eIDAS rules on notifications to the Commission concerning the European Digital Identity Wallet ecosystem
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes the obligations for Member States to notify the Commission about the European Digital Identity Wallet ecosystem, including wallet providers, person identification data… - Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2982 - eIDAS rules on protocols and interfaces to be supported by the European Digital Identity Framework
This Commission Implementing Regulation lays down the protocols and interfaces that wallet solutions must support under the European Digital Identity Framework, covering issuance of person identification data,… - Communications Act 2003 - Must-Carry Obligations for Public Service Broadcasting Channels on Electronic Communications Networks
The Communications Act 2003 imposes must-carry obligations on providers of electronic communications networks to ensure public service broadcasting channels are carried and prominently displayed, particularly via… - Communications Act 2003: OFCOM Regulatory Framework, Must-Carry Obligations and Broadcasting Code Enforcement
The UK Communications Act 2003 establishes the Office of Communications (Ofcom) as the primary regulator for the UK's broadcasting and telecommunications industries, mandating 'must-carry' obligations for public service… - Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) - Carrier Technical Capability Obligations
The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) requires telecommunications carriers to design and modify their networks and services to ensure they have the built-in capability to comply with authorized… - Communications Legislation Amendment (Online Content Services and Other Measures) Act 2018
This Act amends communications legislation to enhance online safety and regulate online content services in Australia, primarily through amendments to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and the Enhancing Online Safety… - Corrigendum to Directive (EU) 2018/1972 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code
This document is a corrigendum to Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code, published in the Official Journal of… - Cybersecurity of 5G networks: EU Toolbox of risk mitigating measures
This toolbox requires EU Member States to assess the risk profile of 5G network suppliers and apply restrictions on high-risk suppliers for key assets, particularly in the core network, management functions, and radio… - Decision (EU) 2017/899 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on the use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union
This decision requires EU Member States to make the 694-790 MHz (700 MHz) frequency band available for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services, such as 5G, by 30… - Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (RSPP)
This decision establishes a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (RSPP) requiring EU Member States to cooperate with the Commission to develop a strategic framework for managing radio spectrum, ensuring its… - Decreto nº 8.771, de 11 de Maio de 2016 - Regulamenta a Lei nº 12.965, de 23 de Abril de 2014, para tratar das hipóteses admitidas de discriminação de pacotes de dados na internet e de degradação de tráfego, indicar procedimentos para guarda e proteção de dados por provedores de conexão e de aplicações, apontar medidas de transparência na requisição de dados cadastrais pela administração pública e estabelecer parâmetros para fiscalização e apuração de infrações
This regulation implements Brazil's Marco Civil da Internet (Law 12.965/2014) by defining permitted exceptions to net neutrality, requiring transparency in traffic management practices, mandating data protection… - Directive (EU) 2018/1972 (European Electronic Communications Code) - Title III, Chapter V: End-User Rights
The European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), under Articles 102 to 115, mandates that providers of public electronic communications services grant specific rights to end-users, including transparent contract… - Directive (EU) 2018/1972 Article 57: Deployment and operation of small-area wireless access points
This regulation mandates that EU Member States must allow the deployment of small-area wireless access points (SAWAPs) that meet specific technical characteristics without requiring individual prior permits, as detailed… - Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code
This directive establishes a harmonised framework for the regulation of electronic communications networks and services across the EU, imposing obligations on providers concerning market access, interconnection, and… - Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code - Retail End-User Provisions: Contract Information Requirements, Switching and Number Portability, Emergency Services Access, Tariff Transparency, Roaming Retail Caps and Vulnerable Consumer Protection Measures
This regulation establishes binding requirements for public communications providers to ensure transparent, comparable, and accessible retail contracts, facilitate number portability within one working day, guarantee… - Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2) for Telecom Operators as Essential Entities: Incident Reporting, Security Measures and Competent Authority Cooperation
The EU NIS2 Directive mandates that telecom operators, classified as 'essential entities' under Annex I, implement comprehensive cybersecurity risk-management measures (Article 21) and adhere to strict multi-stage… - Directive (EU) 2022/2557 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (NIS2 Directive), as it applies to telecoms operators designated as essential or important entities
The EU CER Directive 2022/2557, as implemented through the NIS2 framework, requires telecoms operators designated as essential or important entities to conduct mandatory physical and cybersecurity risk assessments,… - Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment (RED), including Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 on cybersecurity
This directive establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the EU market, mandating compliance with essential requirements for health, safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and efficient… - Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on measures to reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic communications networks
This directive requires network operators to grant reasonable requests for access to their physical infrastructure (e.g., ducts, poles) to facilitate the rollout of high-speed broadband networks, and mandates that new… - Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)
This Act establishes the regulatory framework for South Africa's electronic communications sector, requiring all providers of electronic communications networks, services, and broadcasting services to be licensed by the… - Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules Part 11
The FCC Emergency Alert System (EAS) requires EAS participants, including broadcast stations and cable systems, to comply with specific technical standards and operational procedures, as outlined in 47 CFR Part 11,… - Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency: Broadband Consumer Labels (47 CFR Part 8)
This rule requires U.S. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to display, at the point of sale, a standardized, easy-to-understand 'Broadband Consumer Label' detailing prices, speeds, data allowances, and network management… - EU 5G Cybersecurity Framework - 5G Security Toolbox (2020), NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 and Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 (high-risk vendor restrictions and core network security)
The EU approach to 5G network security combines the non-binding EU 5G Cybersecurity Toolbox (2020), agreed by the NIS Cooperation Group, with binding measures under the NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 and Commission… - EU 5G Spectrum Peer Review 2023 - RSPG Findings on Pioneer Bands (700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, 26 GHz): Authorisation Timelines, Licence Conditions for Coverage Obligations, Outdoor-to-Indoor Propagation and Coexistence with Incumbent Services
This RSPG 2023 peer review report provides non-binding guidance to EU Member States on harmonised spectrum authorisation timelines, coverage obligations, and technical conditions for 5G pioneer bands (700 MHz, 3.5 GHz,… - EU eIDAS Regulation 2014/910 -- Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Digital Transactions
Regulation (EU) 2014/910 (eIDAS) establishes the EU legal framework for electronic identification and trust services. Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures under… - EU European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) Directive 2018/1972
Directive (EU) 2018/1972 (EECC) consolidates EU telecoms regulation into a single framework, requiring providers of electronic communications networks and services to register with national regulatory authorities… - EU European Electronic Communications Code 2018/1972 - General Authorisation, Spectrum, End-User Rights, and SMP Regulation
Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) consolidates and replaces the 2002 EU telecoms regulatory… - EU European Electronic Communications Code Directive 2018/1972 - Telecoms Authorisation, Net Neutrality, and Consumer Rights
EU Directive 2018/1972 (EECC) establishes the regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services, requiring general authorisation notification, spectrum access coordination, wholesale access… - EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act 2024
The EU Gigabit Infrastructure Act 2024 requires Member States to facilitate the rollout of symmetrical gigabit-capable networks, as outlined in Article 3, and to ensure the coordination of physical infrastructure, as… - EU Lawful Interception Framework - ETSI ES 201 671 and TS 101 331 Handover Interface Standards for Electronic Communications
These ETSI standards mandate that Communications Service Providers (CSPs) implement a standardized Handover Interface (HI) to securely deliver intercepted communications content (CC) and intercept related information… - EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53 - Essential Requirements, CE Marking, and Market Surveillance
Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment (RED) became applicable on 13 June… - FCC Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Implementation - $42.5B NTIA Grant: Eligible Entity Priority Areas, Covered Broadband Projects, Speed Threshold (100/20 Mbps), Affordability Requirements, Non-Wired Technology Priority and Reporting
The BEAD Program, administered by NTIA under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, requires state-identified eligible entities to deploy future-proof broadband infrastructure achieving minimum 100/20 Mbps speeds… - FCC Open Internet Order 2024 - Restoring Net Neutrality: Broadband as Title II Telecommunications Service, No Blocking/Throttling/Paid Prioritisation, Reasonable Network Management, ISP Transparency and FCC Enforcement Authority
The FCC Open Internet Order 2024 requires ISPs to not block, throttle, or engage in paid prioritization, as stated in Section 8 of the Order, and applies to all broadband internet service providers in the United States. - FCC Part 64 CPNI Rules - Customer Proprietary Network Information: Opt-In/Opt-Out Consent, Account Authentication, Annual Compliance Certification, Breach Notification to FBI and Secret Service within 7 Days, Pretexting Prohibitions
This regulation requires telecommunications carriers to protect customer proprietary network information (CPNI) and to obtain opt-in or opt-out consent from customers for the use of their CPNI, as stated in § 64.201 and… - FCC Robocall Mitigation and STIR/SHAKEN Call Authentication Rules - 47 CFR Part 64, Subpart HH (TRACED Act)
The FCC's caller ID authentication rules require voice service providers to implement the STIR/SHAKEN framework (signing calls with attestation levels A, B or C) in the IP portions of their networks and to file a… - Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2030 and beyond
This ITU-R Recommendation M.2160-0 (11/2023) establishes the framework and overall objectives for the future development of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) for 2030 and beyond, including 6G, focusing on… - Framework for Assessing the Differential Pricing Practices of Internet Service Providers
This regulation establishes a framework under subsection 27(2) of the Telecommunications Act for evaluating whether an Internet service provider's differential pricing practice, such as zero-rating or data discounting,… - GSMA Common API Framework (CAPIF) for 5G Networks - API Exposure: 3GPP TS 23.222, API Invoker Onboarding, API Provider Domain, Security Policies, Monitoring, Logging and North-Bound Interface for Third-Party Application Access to Network Capabilities
The GSMA CAPIF standard defines secure, interoperable API exposure mechanisms for third-party application access to 5G network capabilities via standardized north-bound interfaces, requiring API providers and invokers… - GSMA Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and International Roaming Framework - Inter-Operator Tariff, Steering of Roaming Rules, CAMEL and GPRS Roaming Exchange (GRX), Wholesale Roaming Agreement Templates and Fraud Management
This GSMA framework establishes best practices for MVNOs and MNOs engaging in international roaming, including tariff transparency, steering of roaming, fraud prevention, and technical interoperability via CAMEL and… - GSMA NESAS Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme - Security Evaluation Methodology and Audit Requirements
The GSMA Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS) mandates that network equipment vendors undergo a comprehensive security audit of their development and product lifecycle processes, and a security evaluation… - India - Regulatory Status and Compliance Obligations for Over-the-Top (OTT) Communication Services (Telecommunications Act 2023, IT Rules 2021, CERT-In Directions, Equalisation Levy)
As of 2026 India has no dedicated registration or licensing regime for Over-the-Top (OTT) communication services such as internet messaging and calling applications (for example WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram). The… - India Telecom Act 2023 - DoT Spectrum Assignment and Licensing
The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (No. 44 of 2023) replaces the Telegraph Act 1885 and consolidates Indian telecom regulation; it vests all spectrum in the central government, requires a unified licence from the… - Investigatory Powers Act 2016: Bulk Interception Warrants, Communications Data Retention and Equipment Interference Obligations
The UK Investigatory Powers Act 2016 legally obligates telecommunications and postal operators to retain specific communications data for up to 12 months upon notice (Part 4, Section 87) and to provide covert access to… - ISO/IEC 27011:2016 Code of Practice for Information Security Controls for Telecommunications Organisations
This standard provides a sector-specific code of practice for implementing information security controls within telecommunications organizations, extending the general guidance of ISO/IEC 27002. It addresses unique… - ITU Radio Regulations 2020 Edition - Frequency Allocation Table, Interference Protection and Spectrum Use Coordination
This international treaty, binding on ITU Member States, governs the global use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits by establishing a detailed Table of Frequency Allocations (Article 5) and procedures… - ITU Radio Regulations Article 9 - Procedure for effecting coordination with or obtaining agreement of other administrations
This regulation mandates the procedural framework for national administrations to coordinate satellite network frequency assignments with other administrations to prevent harmful interference before bringing them into… - ITU-T E.164: The international public telecommunication numbering plan
This regulation defines the international public telecommunication numbering plan for global telephone number allocation, including country code assignments, national significant number (NSN) structure, and principles… - ITU-T G-Series Broadband and Optical Access Recommendations - G.984 GPON, G.9807 XGS-PON and G.9804 50G-PON Standards
This series of ITU-T recommendations defines the physical layer and data link layer specifications for passive optical networks (PONs), ensuring interoperability for equipment manufacturers and network operators. The… - ITU-T X.1255 Framework for Discovery of Identity Management Information - Identity Federation and Attribute Exchange
This recommendation specifies a framework for discovering identity management information, enabling entities to locate identity providers (IdPs) and determine their supported protocols and capabilities. It applies to… - Japan Telecommunications Business Act
The Telecommunications Business Act (Act No. 86 of 1984, substantially restructured in 2001 when the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications became the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and last amended… - Lei No. 9.472/1997 (Lei Geral de Telecomunicacoes): ANATEL, Executive Competencies, Service Definition, Public Regime and Spectrum
Lei No. 9.472, de 16 de julho de 1997 (Lei Geral de Telecomunicacoes, the General Telecommunications Law) is the principal Brazilian statute governing the organisation of telecommunications services and the creation of… - Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión
This regulation requires that preponderant economic agents, such as América Móvil, comply with must-carry and must-offer obligations, as stated in Article 131 of the LFTR. It applies to all telecommunications and… - Mobile Network Operator Fraud Controls for SIM Swap, Account Takeover and CLI Spoofing (GSMA Fraud and Security Group practices; PSD2 Strong Customer Authentication)
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) implement controls against identity-related fraud such as SIM swap, account takeover and Calling Line Identification (CLI) spoofing using risk-based authentication, customer notification… - Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (Act No. 19 of 2003): NCC Establishment, Licensing, Interconnection, Universal Service and Type Approval
The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (Act No. 19 of 2003) is the principal statute regulating the communications sector in Nigeria. Section 3 establishes the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as the independent… - NIST SP 800-187 Guide to LTE Security - Authentication Architecture, Encryption Algorithms and LTE Threat Vectors
This guide provides federal agencies and commercial organizations with detailed information on the security architecture of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks, focusing on the Authentication and Key Agreement (AKA)… - OECD Going Digital Toolkit - Broadband Policy Module: Infrastructure Investment, Spectrum Policy, Net Neutrality Assessment, Digital Connectivity Statistics and National Broadband Plan Benchmarking Methodology
This OECD policy module provides a benchmarking framework for national broadband strategies, requiring governments to assess infrastructure investment incentives, spectrum allocation efficiency, net neutrality… - Online Safety Act 2023 - Duties for Category 1 and 2 Services regarding Illegal Content and Safety by Design
The UK Online Safety Act 2023 imposes legally binding duties on providers of user-to-user services (categorised as 1 or 2A/2B) and search services to conduct comprehensive illegal content risk assessments and implement… - Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 - Part 1: Product Security
This UK law mandates that manufacturers, importers, and distributors of consumer connectable products (IoT devices) comply with minimum security requirements. As detailed in Part 1 and Schedule 1, these include banning… - Recommendation ITU-T E.212: International identification plan for public networks and subscriptions
This recommendation defines the structure and assignment principles for the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), specifying the format for Mobile Country Codes (MCC) and Mobile Network Codes (MNC). It… - Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union
This regulation requires providers of internet access services (IAS) in the EU to treat all traffic equally, without discrimination, restriction, or interference, regardless of sender, receiver, content, application,… - Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union - 2025 Review Framework on Zero-Rating, Specialised Services, Satellite Broadband and BEREC Guidelines
This regulation establishes the EU’s open internet framework, requiring internet service providers (ISPs) to treat all traffic equally, prohibiting blocking, throttling, and discrimination, while allowing reasonable… - Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 November 2018 on establishing a Single Digital Gateway to provide access to information, procedures and assistance and problem-solving services for citizens and businesses
The EU Single Digital Gateway Regulation requires Member States to provide a single digital entry point for citizens and businesses to access information, procedures, and assistance related to rights and obligations… - Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 - Establishing BEREC and the BEREC Office: Board of Regulators, Functions, Working Groups and Director
Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 establishes the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (the BEREC Office), and repeals the earlier Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009.… - Regulation (EU) 2022/612 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union (recast)
This regulation extends the 'Roam Like at Home' scheme until 2032, requiring mobile network operators to provide roaming services at domestic prices within the EU and ensuring customers receive the same quality of… - Regulation (EU) 2022/868 on European data governance, and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 and Directive 94/46/EC
The EU Data Governance Act establishes a framework for facilitating data sharing across sectors and Member States, including through data intermediation services and data altruism organizations. It applies to public… - Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2023 on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directive (EU) 2019/771 (Data Act)
The EU Data Act 2023 grants users of connected products and related services the right to access data generated by their use, requires manufacturers to enable secure data sharing with third parties upon user request,… - Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the European Union (eIDAS 2)
Establishes a framework for the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet), enabling secure, cross-border digital identification and authentication across public and private services. Applies to Member States,… - Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Cyber Resilience of Connected Products
The EU Cyber Resilience Act 2024 requires connected product manufacturers to ensure security by design, disclose vulnerabilities, and report incidents to ENISA within 24 hours, as outlined in Article 17. This regulation… - Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC
This regulation establishes a pan-European legal framework for electronic identification (eID) and trust services (e-signatures, e-seals, timestamps, electronic registered delivery services, and website authentication).… - Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia Number 5 of 2020 concerning Private Electronic System Operators
Private Electronic System Operators (PESOs) in Indonesia operating in strategic sectors must store personal data and transaction records within Indonesia. They must also comply with 24-hour content takedown orders,… - Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I: Auction Eligibility, Build-Out Milestones and Performance Measurement Rules
The FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) provides subsidies to telecommunications carriers for deploying high-speed broadband networks in unserved rural areas. Winning bidders of the Phase I reverse auction… - Singapore Telecommunications Act 1999
The Telecommunications Act (Cap. 323, 2000 Rev. Ed.), last amended in 2018, requires any person who wishes to establish or maintain a telecommunication system or provide telecommunication services in Singapore to hold a… - Telecommunications Act 1999
The Telecommunications Act 1999 requires public telecommunication licensees to comply with the provisions of Part 2, including section 3 on exclusive privilege with respect to telecommunications and section 5 on the… - Telecommunications Act of 1996
The US Telecommunications Act of 1996 mandates the opening of local telecommunications markets to competition by requiring incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) to interconnect with competitors under Section 251,… - Telecommunications Business Act
The Telecommunications Business Act requires telecommunications operators in South Korea to obtain a license from the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) prior to commencing operations, as stated in Article 5. This… - Telekommunikationsgesetz (TKG) vom 23. Juni 2021: Zweck und Anwendungsbereich, Marktregulierung, Frequenzzuteilung and Right to Supply of Telecommunications Services
The Telekommunikationsgesetz (TKG) of 23 June 2021 is the German federal statute that transposes the European Electronic Communications Code into national law and regulates the German telecommunications sector. Section… - The Telecommunications Act, 2023
The Telecommunications Act, 2023 establishes a modernized regulatory framework for India's telecom sector, consolidating and replacing legacy laws. It empowers the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to designate… - Title 47 CFR Part 15: Radio Frequency Devices
This regulation establishes technical standards, certification requirements, and operating conditions for unlicensed radio frequency (RF) devices in the United States to ensure they do not cause harmful interference to… - UK Communications Act 2003 - Ofcom Licensing, Electronic Communications, and Broadcasting Regulation
The Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) is the principal legislation governing electronic communications networks and services (ECNS), broadcasting, and the regulation of communications in the United Kingdom. The Act… - UK Communications Act 2003 Section 105A - Duty to Take Security Measures (Inserted by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, Public Electronic Communications Network or Service, Identifying/Reducing/Preparing for Security Compromises, Definition of Security Compromise, Statutory Exception for Lawful Activity)
Section 105A of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), as inserted by the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, imposes the foundational telecoms security duty on providers of public electronic communications networks… - UK Communications Act 2003 Section 127 - Improper Use of Public Electronic Communications Network (Grossly Offensive Indecent Obscene Menacing Message, False Message for Annoyance, Persistent Use)
Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) creates two summary criminal offences relating to improper use of a public electronic communications network - one of the principal UK online harm criminal offences… - UK Shared Rural Network Agreement 2020 - MNO Commitments: 95% Geographic Coverage, Shared Infrastructure, and Ofcom Monitoring Framework
Mobile Network Operators (EE, Three, O2, Vodafone) must achieve 95% geographic coverage of the UK by 2026 through shared infrastructure deployment, excluding spot coverage, with priority in the Scottish Highlands, as… - UK SI 2020/1062 Regulation 47 - Video-Sharing Platform Services Regime (Communications Act 2003 Part 4B)
The Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020 (UK SI 2020/1062) implemented the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (Directive 2010/13/EU as amended by Directive 2018/1808) in UK law; Regulation 47 inserted Part… - UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 - Public Telecoms Network and Service Security Duties
The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (UK) amends the Communications Act 2003 to create a statutory security framework for public electronic communications networks and services through new sections 105A onwards.… - UK Telecommunications Security Act 2021 c.31 Provider Security Duties Designated Vendor Directions OFCOM Enforcement and Code of Practice Framework
The United Kingdom Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 c.31 establishes a statutory framework for the security of public electronic communications networks and services organised in 9 parts covering Part 1 Duties of… - UK Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006: Spectrum Licensing, Trading and the Offence of Unauthorised Use
The Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 is the principal UK statute governing the use and management of the radio spectrum, administered by the Office of Communications (OFCOM). Section 1 sets OFCOM's general functions in… - US 47 CFR Part 64 Subpart HH: Caller ID Authentication STIR/SHAKEN (TRACED Act)
US 47 CFR Part 64 Subpart HH implements the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act of 2019 by requiring voice service providers to deploy the STIR/SHAKEN call authentication framework on IP networks. Voice service providers must… - US Cable Communications Policy Act (47 USC ch 5 subch V-A): Franchising, Franchise Fees and Subscriber Privacy
The Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (47 U.S.C. ch. 5, subchapter V-A) established the federal framework for the regulation of cable television systems and the relationship between cable operators and local… - US Communications Act of 1934 (47 USC ch 5): FCC Authority, Common-Carrier Duties, Radio Licensing and Penalties
The Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. ch. 5) is the foundational federal statute for the regulation of interstate and foreign wire and radio communication, administered by the Federal Communications Commission… - US Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA, 47 USC ch 9): Carrier Surveillance Capability
The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA, 47 U.S.C. ch. 9) requires telecommunications carriers to design their equipment, facilities and services so that they can enable lawfully authorized… - US FCC Lifeline Program Rules - Affordable Connectivity for Low-Income Consumers and Broadband Benefit Eligibility
The FCC's Lifeline program requires Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) to provide a monthly discount on qualifying broadband or voice services to low-income households. As specified in 47 C.F.R. § 54.409,… - US FCC Spectrum Frontiers Order 2016 - mmWave 5G Spectrum Allocation, LMDS Band Expansion and Licensed Fixed Satellite Service Coordination
The FCC Spectrum Frontiers First Report and Order (FCC 16-89, released 14 July 2016) established the world's first regulatory framework for the commercial use of millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum for 5G wireless… - US FCC STIR/SHAKEN Framework (TRACED Act) - Call Authentication Standards, Analytics Labelling and Robocall Blocking Obligations
Mandates that voice service providers implement the STIR/SHAKEN call authentication framework on their IP networks to combat illegal robocalls by digitally signing originating calls, as required by the TRACED Act and… - US FCC Telecommunications Act 1996 47 USC 151 - Open Access, Interconnection, and Universal Service Obligations
The US Telecommunications Act 1996 (47 USC) requires incumbent local exchange carriers to provide interconnection, network unbundling, and collocation to competitors, mandates universal service fund contributions from… - US TCPA Telephone Consumer Protection Act - Autodialer Restrictions, Prior Express Consent and Do-Not-Call Registry Compliance
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts telemarketing communications, specifically prohibiting the use of automatic telephone dialing systems (autodialers) and artificial or prerecorded voice messages to… - US Telecommunications Act 1996 - FCC Common Carrier and Broadband Regulation
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Pub.L. 104-104) modernised US communications law, establishing FCC authority over common carriers, interconnection, universal service (USF), and spectrum management; the FCC… - US Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 USC 227): Autodialed Calls, the Do-Not-Call Registry and Statutory Damages
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA, 47 U.S.C. 227) restricts unsolicited automated calls, prerecorded messages, and faxes, and is enforced by the Federal Communications Commission and through a private… - US Wiretap Act (18 USC ch 119): Interception of Wire, Oral and Electronic Communications
The Wiretap Act, Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control Act as amended by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 U.S.C. ch. 119), prohibits the interception of wire, oral and electronic communications and governs… - WiFi4EU - free Wi-Fi in public spaces
The WiFi4EU initiative provides municipalities across the European Union with €15,000 vouchers to install free Wi-Fi in public spaces not already equipped with a free hotspot. Recipient municipalities must ensure the… - Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006
The Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 requires that the use of wireless telegraphy apparatus be licensed, with certain exemptions, as outlined in Section 8. The Act applies to anyone using wireless telegraphy apparatus in…
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