Latest from IIC InterMedia: Vol 51 Issue 3
International Institute of Communications (IIC)
We exist to enable the balanced, open dialogue that shapes the communications policy agenda.
Introduction: Chris Chapman, IIC President.
A testing time for trust. There are many barriers to extending digital adoption. Most of the debates, including those at IIC events, address the challenges of infrastructure, technologies, affordability and education. These apply to different degrees in different countries but one of the common threads is a lack of trust in the internet generally and in digital services in particular.
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Reflecting on digital regulation in Australia.
TMF Sydney took place on 15 and 16 August 2023. The discussions covered key issues in Australia, including proposals to combat misinformation, the Online Safety Act, the new National Anti-Scam Centre and AI.
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Comparing competition regimes.
ANTHONY ROSEN and TENISHA BURSLEM ROTHEROE review the forthcoming UK legislation and draw comparisons with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
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How satellites can revolutionise internet connectivity in Nigeria.
TEMITOPE LAWAL believes the lower latency and costs of the latest low earth orbit satellites will transform internet connectivity in his country.
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Phishing for compliments.
JEAN PAUL SIMON takes a light-hearted look at the narratives in a sample of spam. Read the full article here.
Ulaanbaatar diary.
Between 3 and 5 July 2023, the IIC held its first ever event in Mongolia, hosted in Ulaanbaatar and commissioned by the Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia (CRC). Our director general, LYNN ROBINSON, reflects on an eventful five days.
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Realising the benefits of autonomous vessels.
The era of the fully autonomous vessel is approaching. VAL JERVIS and EIRIK BLIKSRUD consider what current solutions will support the deployment of such ships and identify what work still needs to be done.
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Regulating satellites – small nations report.
The approach to regulating satellite technology was the topic for debate as 31 members gathered online on 3 August for the latest Small Nations Regulators Forum. SNRF Chair TIM RINGSDORE summarises.
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Future leaders competition.
As the capabilities and opportunities of online technologies evolve, how can policy develop to ensure robust levels of security are maintained? This year’s competition was the most hotly contested ever. Chair of judges, DEREK WILDING, introduces the winner and top ten essays.
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Improving trust in digital services.
With continuing concerns over the safety of online interactions, CHRIS TAYLOR and JOHNATHAN CHARLES see forthcoming regulation as an opportunity to improve engagement among less confident citizens.
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Cybersecurity on the edge?
In the winning essay of this year’s future leaders competition, NICOLE DARABIAN explains why fostering a shared sense of responsibility is key to minimising cybersecurity risks.
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Miami talks: reports from the LATAM TMF.
The traditional spring TMF devoted to Latin America and the Caribbean took place in Miami, Florida, on 15 and 16 May 2023. CRISTINA MURRONI reports on a discussion that included network fees, AI and the data economy.
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