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EU rewrites AI infrastructure sovereignty rules

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

EU rewrites AI infrastructure sovereignty rules

EU’s tech sovereignty package links chips, cloud, AI and data centres to reduce external dependence and reshape digital infrastructure rules.

Jun 8, 2026
FCC backs fibre builders with permit limits

North America Regional ISP Trends

FCC backs fibre builders with permit limits

FCC proposal gives US wireline builders a 120-day permit clock and fee limits to speed fibre deployment.

Jun 5, 2026
Ofcom exposes UK rail mobile coverage gap

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

Ofcom exposes UK rail mobile coverage gap

Ofcom finds poor mobile service on UK trains, pushing rail connectivity into a wider debate over network quality and investment.

Jun 5, 2026
EU squeezes US space tech from spectrum

North America Institutional Trends

EU squeezes US satellite operators from spectrum

The Commission shapes European telecommunications, satellite communications and digital sovereignty strategy.

Jun 4, 2026
Editorial image for FCC mandates licences for US undersea cable landings.

Companies

FCC mandates licences for US undersea cable landings

The FCC sets market-access and security rules that shape how critical communications infrastructure is built, licensed and operated.

Jun 4, 2026
US closes offshore AI chip loophole

North America Cloud Services Trends

US closes offshore AI chip loophole

BIS export-control guidance shapes the availability of advanced AI chips, cloud infrastructure procurement and cross-border semiconductor compliance.

Jun 4, 2026
FCC restarts AWS-3 spectrum auction with major bidders

North America Cloud Services Trends

FCC reopens AWS-3 auction after Dish default

FCC auction 113 reopens AWS-3 spectrum bidding as US carriers and satellite firms compete for returned licences.

Jun 4, 2026
US closes Nvidia AI chip overseas loophole

North America Cloud Services Trends

US closes Nvidia AI chip overseas loophole

BIS export-control decisions shape access to advanced AI compute, semiconductor supply chains and global data-centre deployment.

Jun 3, 2026
Australia faces spectrum renewal backlash

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Australia faces spectrum renewal backlash

ACMA sets A$7.32bn spectrum fees; Australian operators warn of investment and price impacts.

Jun 3, 2026
UK proposes tougher subsea cable penalties

Companies

UK proposes tougher subsea cable penalties

The UK plans stronger penalties and security obligations to protect subsea cables from sabotage and reckless damage.

Jun 1, 2026