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RSS spectrum ofcomConservatives: 'Ofcom as we know it will cease to exist'
News He acknowledged it was "clear that [Ofcom] has an important technical function", specifically in spectrum licensing and keeping an eye on BT, and in ruling on breaches of the broadcasting code, but said... [07 Jul 2009]
'Don't let European telecoms law get axed', says Ofcom
News The head of UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has urged European parliamentarians and telecommunications ministers to resolve an argument that has erupted over a raft of new legislation. At the European Competitive... [26 Jun 2009]
£6 broadband tax to fund fibre for all
News It also sets out Carter's final thoughts on safeguarding intellectual copyright in an age of illegal file-sharing - with telecoms regulator Ofcom set to be given "an explicit duty" of significantly reducing piracy. [16 Jun 2009]
Is it 999 for emergency services comms?
News As it stands, telecoms regulator Ofcom auctions available spectrum on the open market - a procedure that requires public sector bodies to compete with commercial bidders. Also speaking at the forum,... [15 Jun 2009]
UK mobiles getting just a quarter of pledged speed
News The telecoms regulator Ofcom is keen to free up more spectrum to increase the viability of mobile broadband in such situations. The average mobile-broadband download speed in the UK is 0.9Mbps, a quarter... [11 Jun 2009]
Ofcom taps MoD for 2012 Olympics radio spectrum
News Ofcom has published its draft recommendations on how to manage radio spectrum during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The MoD have got quite a lot of spectrum - about a third of the... [28 May 2009]
Cheat sheet: Digital Britain
Cheat Sheet That would be Lord Stephen Carter, minister for communications, technology and broadcasting and the former head of communications watchdog Ofcom. There are a number of areas that have fallen under Carter's watchful eye:... [21 Apr 2009]
More room for mobile broadband coming soon?
News UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposals to free up a chunk of spectrum to give a further boost to mobile broadband services in the UK. Subject to the consultation, Ofcom... [13 Feb 2009]
'UK needs spectrum-for-speed swap'
News Speaking to silicon.com sister site ZDNet UK on Tuesday, Meadway said the government and Ofcom should re-examine the auction model that will be used to dispose of UHF spectrum coming free as a result of... [20 Jan 2009]
Who will win the LTE vs WiMax grudge match?
News Telecoms regulator Ofcom expects the auction process for this swathe of spectrum to begin next summer. In the UK market, Skeffington said WiMax is being held back by the delay of the 2.6GHz... [23 Oct 2008]
Broadband Britain: UK needs wireless patchwork
News The report also called on Ofcom, the telecoms regulator, to accelerate the release of radio spectrum that could be used for mobile broadband, such as that due for release under an auction that is... [12 Sep 2008]
WiMax - spreading to more UK businesses
News Rollouts of the mobile variant of WiMax are dependent on the results of an Ofcom spectrum auction due later this year. On-Communications has said it has decided WiMax is the best technology for providing... [10 Jul 2008]
WiMax Forum stamps 2.5G products with seal of approval
News However, mobile WiMax's chances in the UK are largely dependent on the results of an auction for the same spectrum, to be held by the telecommunications regulator Ofcom towards the end of this summer. [20 Jun 2008]
Ofcom: Digital dividend up for grabs to highest bidder
News Ofcom has formally laid out its proposals for auctioning off the spectrum that will become available with the analogue switch-off. Ofcom has conducted research that suggests several... [09 Jun 2008]
UK WiMax company snaps up wi-fi buddy
News It currently offers "fixed WiMax" as an SDSL substitute to businesses in some areas but, if spectrum becomes available in upcoming Ofcom auctions, it expects to move into the "mobile WiMax" market as well. [21 May 2008]
