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Ofcom: Mobile broadband driving interest in fibre
News The rapid take-up of mobile broadband could help spur the arrival of super-fast fibre broadband networks in the UK, says telecoms regulator Ofcom, which has set out plans for a pro-investment regulatory framework that will guarantee operators who... [04 Jul 2008]
Ofcom and ISPs kiss and MAC up
News At present the supplying of these codes is purely voluntary, meaning that industry regulator Ofcom is not able to take action when they were withheld. Although Ofcom research shows that 83 per cent of internet users who switch providers find the... [13 Dec 2006]
Ofcom auction: High-frequency spectrum to highest bidders
News Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to auction four bands of high-frequency spectrum which could be used for wireless broadband services. Ofcom said an ideal use of the frequencies might be the sharing of internet connections across buildings in close... [05 Dec 2007]
Ofcom plots spectrum auction
News Ofcom has today outlined proposals for auctioning off the largest ever release of radio spectrum in the UK. Ofcom is releasing the spectrum on a "technology and service neutral" basis, meaning companies that purchase the spectrum can decide the... [11 Dec 2006]
Ofcom plots digital dividend free-for-all
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]
Wireless spectrum and convergence top Ofcom's hit list
News Providing more spectrum for wireless gadgets and increasing competition in the converging fixed line, broadband and TV market will be the top priorities for Ofcom over the next couple of years. Ofcom wants to release more radio spectrum for various... [12 Dec 2006]
In-flight mobile gets Ofcom thumbs up
News In-flight mobile phone calls may soon be a reality for travellers on UK airlines after UK telecoms regulator Ofcom gave its approval to the technology. The news follows a consultation on Ofcom proposals published in October last year and the... [26 Mar 2008]
Broadband switching still a tricky business
News Switching broadband providers is still proving a tricky business despite Ofcom rules introduced a year ago designed to make the process easier. He added that Ofcom needs to address the problem "as a matter of urgency" and punish providers who are... [15 Feb 2008]
Broadband wireless gets spectrum boost
News More of the ether will be made available for broadband fixed wireless links, communications watchdog Ofcom has decided. Ofcom plans to open up more spectrum for very high capacity point-to-point wireless links.silicon.com's A to Z of Broadband [10 Nov 2006]
Broadband speeds under scrutiny
News Ofcom is being called on to introduce a code of practice for internet service providers (ISPs) around disparities in advertised and actual broadband connection speeds. According to the Ofcom-appointed Consumer Panel, there are concerns about many... [19 Dec 2007]
Smaller ISPs: The secret to our success
News In an Ofcom survey, 54 per cent of smaller ISPs claimed their ability to offer personalised products rather than standard packages gave them the advantage over the bigger players. O is for Ofcom Despite Ofcom's best efforts to encourage competition... [26 Jan 2007]
UK goes mad for social networking
News Four out of 10 adults in the UK regularly visited social networking sites during 2006 - more than anywhere else in Europe - according to Ofcom's latest International Communications Market report. O is for Ofcom [12 Dec 2007]
Don't paper over cracks in the digital nation
Comment O is for Ofcom The same upbeat tone runs through the Ofcom report - the source of the story (covered here by silicon.com). Ofcom's take on the digital divide being a 'town vs country' affair glosses over the real cracks in the digital nation... [23 May 2008]
Faster speeds on the cards for Broadband Britain?
News O is for Ofcom And we are having those discussions with Ofcom on a regular basis because we have to because the discussion has moved on to fibre to the curb. Areas the review will consider include whether the public sector has a role to play to... [22 Feb 2008]
