{"id":14949,"date":"2016-07-25T15:12:17","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T14:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/?page_id=14949"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:30:19","slug":"regulatory-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/regulatory-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Regulatory Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-regulatory-environment\">Regulatory Environment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The mobile sector is among the most intensely regulated industries. Although certain rules and obligations are needed to protect consumers\u2019 interests, other regulatory interventions fail to keep up with the fast pace of innovation. This is why flexible, light-touch regulatory approaches are preferable for continued mobile network investment and innovation in digital connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA follows developments in the regulatory environment closely and works with regulators and the industry to promote the most forward-looking regulatory approaches while providing evidence-based arguments against restrictive, potentially damaging proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-the-policy-issues-nbsp\">Explore the policy issues&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d7f2e5407d98fc3e7cd070827e84d2c\" id=\"h-emf-and-health\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/regulatory-environment\/emf-and-health\/\">EMF and health<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitor and analyse science-based research from WHO, health agencies, expert groups and academia and advocate for the adoption international limits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connectivity-regulation-nbsp\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/regulatory-environment\/connectivity-regulation\/\">Connectivity regulation&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research developments in connectivity regulation, engage with governments and regulators on key policy issues and advocate for conducive regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ecosystem-regulation\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/regulatory-environment\/ecosystem-regulation\/\">Ecosystem regulation<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitor developments in the platform economy and develop the mobile industry perspective on core platform-related topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-resources\">Top Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-93613\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/emf_new_site.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/emf_new_site.png 532w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/emf_new_site-500x282.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c051df6adf4d2617c935e8cd9b74c79c\" id=\"h-international-emf-exposure-guidelines\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/gsma_resources\/emf-exposure-guidelines\/\">International EMF Exposure Guidelines<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"447\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-94472\" alt=\"Two people stand outside near several corrugated metal structures, looking at a smartphone together. The person on the left wears a colorful jacket and the person on the right wears a dark jacket with badges. The ground is uneven with patches of grass.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USFs.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USFs.png 703w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/USFs-500x318.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c134809efc1afc725e5fc1cb00ce843e\" id=\"h-universal-service-funds-in-africa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/sub-saharan-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/USF-Africa.pdf\">Universal Service Funds in Africa<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-96886\" alt=\"A satellite orbits above Earth with a sunrise and digital network lines visible on the planet\u2019s surface, symbolizing advancements in satellite policy and global connectivity.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_hero_710x688.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_hero_710x688.png 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Satellite_hero_710x688-500x485.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d9115a4511aa7b071548394b8446f5ff\" id=\"h-the-mobile-ecosystem-and-satellite\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/satellite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mobile Ecosystem and Satellite<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-tiles-2-col tiles-2-col_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-featured-policy-position\">Featured policy position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Net Neutrality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>Mobile operators need to be able to actively manage network traffic to meet the different needs of consumers. Regulation that affects how operators handle mobile traffic is not required. Any regulation that limits their flexibility to manage quality of service from end to end and provide consumers with a satisfactory experience is inherently counterproductive.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full policy position <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/mobile-policy-handbook\/business-environment\/#net-neutrality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/mobile-policy-handbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Mobile Policy Handbook<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regulatory Environment The mobile sector is among the most intensely regulated industries. 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