Report on the utilization of the Telecommunication networks - Internetworks even in a crisis situation - 25/03/2020
The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA)
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Europe | Germany
Since the increasing restrictions on physical contact, companies and authorities have been using the option of working from home, and schools are using eLearning. The thereby strengthened the use of telephony, video conferencing and streaming services was the reason for the Federal Network Agency to enter into a close exchange with the entire telecommunications industry (network operators and asso (...)

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Corona crisis: networks stable despite high Internet usage - 25/03/2020
BNetzA​
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Europe | Germany
The Bundesnetzagentur published guidelines with solutions and measures for permissible traffic management to handle unexpected overload situations in the telecommunications network.
AGCOM Italy implements art. 82 of the "Cura Italia" decree and first urgent measures on broadband and ultra-broadband services - 25/03/2020
AGCOM
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Europe | Italy
AGCOM Italy implements art. 82 of the "Cura Italia" decree and first urgent measures on broadband and ultra-broadband services to facilitate and enable "agile work". ​The Authority has adopted the first timely measures and initiatives for the market, aimed at enhancing the network infrastructures and ensuring their operation and improving their availability, capacity and quality.
Ensuring the continuity of telecommunications services in the age of coronavirus - 25/03/2020
Office of Electronic Communications (UKE)
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Europe | Poland
The President of UKE asks telecommunications operators to take the necessary actions to guarantee service continuity by preventing and removing the effects of network congestion resulting from increased demand during the COVID-19 outbreak. Pursuant to Regulation 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council, during such threats as the coronavirus epidemic, the regular ban on the use of n (...)

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Joint Agreement for Consumers Protection - 25/03/2020
The Office of Electronic Communications (UKE)
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Europe | Poland
The President of UKE together with the Minister of Digital Affairs, NASK and Orange Polska, Polkomtel, P4 and T-Mobile Polska have entered into an agreement on cooperation in the special protection of Internet users against data phishing sites, including for personal data, during the states of emergency, such as an epidemic. The agreement will contribute to protecting consumer interests. In connec (...)

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Ensuring the Continuity of Telecommunications Services in the Age of Coronavirus - 25/03/2020
The Office of Electronic Communications (UKE)
TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Europe | Poland
The President of UKE asks telecommunications operators to take the necessary actions to guarantee service continuity by preventing and removing the effects of network congestion resulting from increased demand during the SARS-CoV-2 virus outbreak. Pursuant to Regulation 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council, during such threats as the coronavirus epidemic, the regular ban on the (...)

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