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News Telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched a review into the most financially viable ways of replacing the existing copper networks. Fibre networks are being fitted at three estates in the UK and Ofcom is hoping to encourage further growth by laying out...
[16 Apr 2008]
News Telecommunications regulator Ofcom has issued a proposal outlining how it plans to regulate the UK's internet telephony market. Ofcom is proposing that operators offering voice over IP (VoIP) should be forced to be clear about what their services...
[24 Feb 2006]
News The CMA is concerned that 'management by committee' within Ofcom could make that problem worse. Consequently, he said, "One key concern is that [Ofcom] will have enough of a pro-consumer focus and can work as fast as Oftel did over Friaco.
[13 Dec 2000]
News VoIP telephony providers will have to enable customers to make calls to the emergency services, following a ruling by Ofcom. Ofcom chief executive, Ed Richards, said: "As new voice services develop and become more mainstream, regulation must evolve...
[07 Dec 2007]
News Communications regulator Ofcom has today published its strategy for furthering the adoption of broadband in the UK. Black will now be wielding power over his former employers, with all three - along with nine others - signed up to Ofcom's...
[06 Jul 2004]
News Ofcom has cut the ties on another section of the airwaves in a move that will free up iPod accessories and CB radios. An Ofcom spokesman said: "We've now looked at the interference possibility and have taken a practical view that the risk is fairly...
[14 Jul 2006]
News Ofcom, or the Office of Communications, will replace the five existing regulators - Oftel, the Independent Television Commission, the Broadcasting Standards Authority, the Radio Authority and the Radio Communications Agency.
[07 May 2002]
News Telecoms regulator Ofcom has released details of its plans for awarding the spectrum that will be freed up by the switch to digital TV in 2012. Operators will be given flexibility in what they do with the spectrum and by allowing them to decide...
[14 Dec 2007]
News Only a day before BT is to announce its annual results, Ofcom has revealed the telco's shrinking revenues and market share in a market that is also contracting. The Ofcom figures show a generally shrinking fixed-line market.
[19 May 2004]
Comment There has already been some dismay that the head of uber-regulator Ofcom - which should come into being in about 18 months - won't be a telecoms or internet specialist. As we see the ITC, Oftel et al disappear, let's hope we're not faced with a...
[25 Jul 2002]
News In the new double act that BT and Ofcom have developed for announcements, at least on broadband, Ofcom then had a press conference to say how well BT is doing - especially chairman Ben Verwaayen. Ofcom CEO Stephen Carter also presented his vision...
[13 May 2004]
News Ofcom today launched an accreditation scheme for price-comparison services that target consumers looking to buy communications products. Consumers are often confused so Ofcom is hoping the scheme will raise awareness about existing price comparison...
[08 Dec 2006]
Comment This week, the government agreed to that need and published a white paper on Ofcom, laying out the barest bones of how the new watchdog will be constructed. The salient points to be taken from the initial document are that Ofcom will be operational...
[14 Dec 2000]
News Ofcom has released details of the largest spectrum auction to date, which will make available a swathe of spectrum suitable for mobile broadband and advanced wireless services via WiMax and 3G tech. However Ofcom notes there are a number of...
[07 Apr 2008]
News Ofcom has today outlined proposals for auctioning off the largest ever release of radio spectrum in the UK. Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards said in a statement: "Releasing more spectrum to the market will create new opportunities for innovation...
[11 Dec 2006]
News Telecoms regulator Ofcom has threatened to shave months off O2's 3G licence term after the mobile operator failed to meet a coverage deadline. O2 was obliged by the terms of its 3G licence to achieve 80 per cent overage of the UK population by the...
[27 Feb 2008]
News Within hours of forcing BT to cut its broadband migration charges, Ofcom promised to slash BT's charges for local loop connections. Presenting phase 1 of the regulator's strategic review of telecoms, Ofcom chief executive Stephen Carter reportedly...
[29 Apr 2004]
News Ofcom wants to streamline the licensing of private radio communications, cutting back on the regulation of 50,000 organisations in the UK. The deadline for responses to Ofcom's consultation on the licence changes is 15 September.
[07 Jul 2006]
News Ofcom has announced a consultation that could result in a drastic improvement in mobile coverage across the country. According to Ofcom, such a move could bring £6bn in benefits to the UK economy. Ofcom's chief executive Ed Richards said: "We can't...
[20 Sep 2007]
News BT has given its backing to Ofcom proposals to make it easier for consumers to change broadband providers. As it is voluntary, Ofcom cannot take any action when MACs are withheld. Ofcom has recommended making ISPs legally obliged to supply the...
[01 Nov 2006]
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