Category: Regulation
Scandinavian planning laws could help bolster UK fibre deployment
Scandinavian planning system is touted as a reason for their much higher fibre deployment.
BDUK Project Gigabit Rolling Open Market Review
BDUK has requested information from infrastructure providers for its National Rolling Open Market Review.
GOSRN outlines vision for international regulatory approaches to online safety
A position statement has been published by The Global Online Safety Regulators Network to try and encourage a shared regulatory approach to online safety
Ofcom publishes mobile/Wi-Fi 6GHz spectrum sharing proposals
Ofcom have published their vision for the usage of the Upper 6GHz spectrum which is seeing demand from both mobile networks and Wi-Fi as a potential way to improve the network efficiency and capacity
Ofcom highlights debt support available from telecoms providers in new research
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 demands tech firms do more to protect children online
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 reports that 80% can get gigabit broadband
Ofcom announce 80% gigabit broadband availability was met in January 2024, verifying thinkbroadband data released back in January.
Survey carried out on public attitude to broadband poles
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.
Ofcom launches review of telecoms market regulations ready for 2026
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 announce new roaming protections for UK holidaymakers
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.