Policy World Issue 52 June 2017 No Images? Click here Policy WorldHome | Join | Events | InterMedia | Themes | Regions | Policy WorldDear In this issue of InterMedia William Webb asks, “where are the flaws in the vision for 5G?”. Whether you agree with the seven flaws he identifies or not, there is no denying its advent. With increased adoption of wearable technology, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence the digital ecosystem now encompasses stakeholders from a wide range of industries as well as traditional TMT sectors. The role of policy and regulation becomes ever more complex and global and inter-sector collaboration is a must. This year our Annual Conference and International Regulators Forum will both have as central themes a global approach to solving the regulatory and spectrum challenges that 5G and a converged market present. We hope you will join us to debate the many related topics. See the full events calendar. We look forward to seeing you at a meeting soon. 48th Annual Conference This year’s annual conference will provide international debate between senior leadership from regulators, industry and civil society on the most topical telecom, content, data protection and competition issues. Q&A with CEO of the IMDA, Singapore This month, Policy World talks to Mr Tan Kiat How, CEO of the newly formed InfoComm Media Development Authority, Singapore, particularly his views on regulation for a converged market. International Regulators’ Forum The International Regulators’ Forum will once again bring together more than 50 senior leaders from national regulators around the world to discuss a range of topics with a central theme of ‘rethinking public policy justifications for regulation.’ Taking the WiFi route Most of the visions for 5G are not based on what we really need, says WILLIAM WEBB. Here he examines what problems we are trying to solve and why Wi-Fi is as important as cellular networks. The IIC Yearbook 2017: another good reason to join The IIC yearbook summarises the outputs from our international meetings and takes a look at what’s coming over the horizon. It is available exclusively to members. Telecommunications & Media Forum, Miami View from a regulator Digital Thailand, Thailand 4.0 Plans IIC Singapore Chapter Last month, the IIC Singapore chapter in association with TRPC hosted a round table to discuss the development of the digital ecosystem, focusing on how Thailand can ensure equitable growth and progress on its Digital Thailand plans European Parliament pushes back on anti-encryption measures A committee of the European Parliament is pushing back against the anti-encryption sentiment “infesting” governments around the world, with a report saying citizens need more protection, not less, notes the Register. Smart Cars: Connected Regulation IIC Brussels Chapter This will be the second in our series on Smart Cars and will examine the legal issues and regulatory roadblocks that will affect the practical deployment of connected cars.
Venezuelan activists take to transport to give the news Riding public transport armed with a wobbly TV-shaped cardboard frame and loud voices, a group of young Venezuelan activists have found a novel way to transmit news, in a country where space has shrunk for stories about hardship and protests, finds Reuters. |