Category: Regulation
Ofcom publishes Online Safety Codes of Practice
The first guides to what Ofcom expects for every site and app in the scope of the online safety law have now been published before they are enforced from 17th March 2025.
Ofcom pricing trends for 2024 released
Ofcom has released an analysis of broadband and mobile service pricing in the UK which shows that most pricing has remained steady or fallen over last year in real terms.
Online Safety Regulators Networks lays out its 3 year plan
A number of internet regulators are working together to share experience and expertise in an effort to make the online world a safe space to be.
TOTSCo now working on business broadband and phone switching
Business broadband connections are not part of the One Touch Switching system so far, but to ensure compliance with Ofcom conditions TOTSCo is working towards a gaining provider led switching service for fixed-line broadband and voice services.
CMA says Vodafone merger with Three can go ahead
The final decision by the CMA has been given and Vodafone can merge with Three to create a large mobile operator. The big condition is that the two firms sign a commitment to invest billions to roll-out a combined 5G network.
Jeremy Chelot re-elected to TOTSCo Board
Jeremy Chelot, CEO of Netomnia has been re-elected to the board of The One Touch Switching Company (TOTSCo) after stepping down last month
Ofcom research indicates 4 in 10 adults encounter misinformation
Confusing people with misinformation or simply planting the seeds of doubt has become common place as the number of sources for information increase and competition for screen time increases.
Information Commissioner target GDPR excuses for not tackling scams
The Information Commissioner's Office, the UK regulator for data protection has made it very clear that data protection is not an excuse when tackling scams and fraud.
Government reaches agreement on better protections for vulnerable people as PSTN switched off
For the 2 million people reliant on the lifesaving alarms that provide a safety net for vulnerable people living on their own the Government has reached an agreement with telephone firms that will mean better care is taken during the PSTN switch off.
O2 unleashes AI granny on scammers
Waisting the time of scammers so that they in theory can call less people is a noble challenge, and also much safer than trying to do so yourself.