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25 June 25

Most MENA telecoms regulators set fixed and mobile quality targets

Our latest benchmark on quality of service (QoS) provides detailed data on the QoS targets set in 12 studied Middle East and North African countries.

24 June 25

Global gigabit network deployment reveals significant disparities across 15 major jurisdictions

A new Global Trends report assesses gigabit network progress across 15 jurisdictions worldwide, examining critical deployment factors and strategic approaches. The report covers Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Türkiye, the UK and the US.

23 June 25

Limiting online intermediary liability in the Americas

Cullen International’s latest benchmark shows that most countries in the Americas limit the liability of online intermediaries for third-party copyright infringements, reflecting digital-era updates to copyright laws. The research also examines liability rules for defamation and other IP violations, as well as varying takedown obligations across jurisdictions. Some countries have introduced specific measures to address the unconsented sharing of intimate content.

16 June 25

Global trends towards 6G

While mobile 5G networks and services are becoming increasingly available worldwide, according to industry experts, 6G networks might become commercially available, at least in some parts of the world, by 2030. This Global Trends report provides an update about the preparatory works towards 6G.

11 June 25

Protection of minors: overview of initiatives on age-verification systems in European countries

Cullen International has just updated a benchmark on national age-verification systems to control or restrict minors' exposure to harmful content on social media platforms.

06 June 25

Update on digital services taxes in Europe

Our latest benchmark offers an overview of taxes adopted or proposed on digital services across Europe.

05 June 25

New ecodesign requirements for smartphones and tablets to apply this month

From 20 June 2025, all new smartphones and tablets must meet new EU ecodesign requirements covering reparability, software updates, durability and battery life. Our new Tracker provides a concise description of the EU ecodesign rules and puts them into context.

28 May 25

One in three geographical surveys in Europe includes forecasts

The European Electronic Communications Code requires national regulators to conduct periodic geographical surveys of broadband network coverage. Our new benchmark across 30 European countries provides an overview of the geographical surveys and whether they include forecasts.

27 May 25

Coverage obligations for European mobile operators are detailed and demanding

Cullen International updated its benchmark on coverage obligations across 21 European countries.