{"id":83219,"date":"2023-08-18T09:39:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T08:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/?page_id=83219"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:59:51","slug":"public-policy-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy and Regulation Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Policy and Regulation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We advocate for governments, regulators and international bodies to adopt measures that enable the mobile sector to meet the world\u2019s growing digital connectivity needs. Our work shapes mobile industry public policy across digital infrastructure, regulation, consumer protection, cybersecurity, privacy and spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The Mobile Ecosystem and Satellite<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Mobile Policy Handbook: Insider’s Guide to the Issues<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Fraud and Scams: Staying Safe in the Mobile World<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Digital infrastructure policy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digital infrastructure is increasingly important for economic and societal growth. We engage with governments, industry, and knowledge partners to create insights and actions on this evolving landscape. Learn about our work on topics such as digital economy, infrastructure investment, policy readiness and fiscal frameworks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The regulatory environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The regulatory environment impacts the investments, operations and innovations of the mobile sector. We work with regulators, industry, and experts to modernise regulations to adapt to market developments. Learn about our work on topics such as telecom regulations, digital ecosystem regulation, EMF policy and network deployment rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Consumer policy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mobile operators are committed to providing safe, secure technologies that inspire trust and confidence while meeting obligations linked to public safety. See the consumer-protection issues we engage on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cybersecurity and privacy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity and data privacy are shared responsibilities of industry, government and regulators. This section looks at how mobile operators play a role in securing their systems. It also looks at how smart data privacy laws based on best practice help promote trust in mobile services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The GSMA Policy and Regulation team<\/a> works with governments, industry and regulators on mobile industry public policy, including digital infrastructure, privacy, fraud and scams, online safety and child rights.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About spectrum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Discover how the GSMA\u2019s team of experts works with government and industry stakeholders to ensure long-term planning and clarity on spectrum access. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Policy and regulation thought leadership <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore our latest analysis and insights on mobile industry public policy and regulation from GSMA experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulation on Mobile Operators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Smart Implementation of Data Privacy Laws<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Policy and regulation events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our events highlight cutting-edge research and best practice and provide a forum to discuss the most pressing issues facing policymakers and regulators today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Policy Leaders Forum at MWC Shanghai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

24 – 26 June 2026, <\/strong>Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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