FutureNet World took place in London between April 21 and 22, 2026, with sovereignty being one of the key topics of discussion. Continued regulatory uncertainty in the UK is fueling concerns about diminishing customer trust. Email Article All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address. All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon. Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe. The Analyst Team Sarah McBride Follow AnalystPrincipal Analyst, Regulation As part of Omdia’s service provider markets regulation team, Sarah is a principal analyst who analyzes telecom regulation and policies at the national and cross-country levels. She covers regulatory developments affecting 5G and 6G deployment, AI, IoT, and privacy and data protection. Other focus areas include next-generation access, platforms and hyperscalers, national broadband plans, spectrum awards, universal service, net neutrality, wholesale fixed and mobile access, and consumer protection. Sarah produces various reports, trackers, and benchmarks, such as Omdia’s country regulation overviews and spectrum, national broadband, and fixed access trackers. Before joining Omdia (formerly Ovum) in 2015, Sarah was a senior researcher at Pearlfinders who analyzed and advised on IT, telecom, and technology market trends. She holds a degree in natural sciences from Durham University (UK). More Content By Sarah McBrideBecome A Client Find out more about our full suite of products and solutions. Become A ClientYou must sign in to use this functionality Authentication.SignIn.HeadSignInHeader These are Omdia driven recommendations based on content that is both similar, and has been frequently visited by other users in combination with the content you are currently viewing. Omdia Recommends These are Omdia driven recommendations based on content that is both similar, and has been frequently visited