Cerillion Blog
Regulation & Compliance
Can broadband “nutrition labels” make connectivity more digestible for customers?
The FCC now requires service providers in the US to slap “nutrition labels” on their fixed and wireless plans to stop customers gorging themselves on bad broadband. Will this move create a healthy market for customers, or leave a bad taste?
From anonymity to accountability: does mandatory SIM card registration actually work?
At the end of this month, Namibia will introduce mandatory SIM card registration, joining hundreds of other countries in tying users’ SIM cards with their personal data. What’s the reasoning behind this rule, and should customers keep their (SIM) cards close to their chests instead?
Trust, but verify: the risks and rewards of vendor relationships
Partnering with a vendor opens up your business to new collaborative opportunities, but also brings new risks to the integrity of your organisation. When choosing a new supplier, what must companies do to ensure their networks and BSS/OSS remain secure and their reputations intact?
Fair contribution: a fair deal for telecoms customers too?
Tensions between telcos and Big Tech companies are reaching fever pitch as CSPs demand fair compensation for their massive investments in infrastructure. We look at what Europe’s telecoms firms are asking for, and why them getting their way might not be the best outcome for customers.
Network consolidation: good for telcos – better for customers?
The Vodafone-Three merger is on – provided the pair can convince regulators that the deal will not stifle competition in the UK telecoms market. Do network consolidations mean better service for customers, or does fewer providers guarantee higher bills?
Does the Online Safety Bill spell the end for WhatsApp in the UK?
The Online Safety Bill is back, putting end-to-end encryption in the UK under risk in the name of child safety. Why could the bill lead to WhatsApp leaving the country, and is there another way to protect users and their private communications?