Category: Regulation

Ofcom has completed some research in to debt support, looking at the numbers of consumers that have gone into debt with their telecoms providers and where they seek support in these situations.

Ofcom has unveiled a draft Children's Safety Codes of Practice setting out their expectations in terms of how online services should fulfil their legal responsibilities protect children online following the passing of the Online Safety Act.

Ofcom announce 80% gigabit broadband availability was met in January 2024, verifying thinkbroadband data released back in January.

While no one is attempting to say poles used for telephone and broadband services are a work of art, a new poll suggests 3 out of 4 adults are happy with them if they bring great broadband to an area.

The UK broadband market has massively changed since the last set of major regulation changes from Ofcom came into effect. The 2026 review gives an opportunity for Ofcom to further nudge the market or remain at arms length so firms can continue to do deliver.

Ofcom are bringing in new rules to help consumers be protected from bill shock when roaming abroad, following a study which shows one in five holidaymakers are unaware that they could face charges using their mobile device on holiday.

Campaingers in the East Riding of Yorkshire will be peturbed by Ofcom saying it will not launch an emergency review into the roll-out of overhead infrastructure in the area.

The One Touch Switching Company's (TOTSCo) website appears to have been down over the weekend.

The One Touch Switching Company (TOTSCo) has seen two directors resign as it edges closer to a new go-live date being announced next week.

The roll-out of its fixed wireless network by IX Wireless in Manchester was raised by one of the MP in the area i.e. Jim McMahon MP for Oldham West and Royton. The debate and possible action by Government does have implications for the rest of the UK.