Category: Regulation
New legislation should mean 99% of new homes have Gigabit broadband
The situation for new homes has been steadily improving over the last couple of years but in a move that should accelerate this secondary legislation will be introduced to require builders to ensure Gigabit capable services are installed subject to cost limits.
Ofcom considering stepping in to fix unfair ISP email deals
With some broadband providers charging £5 to £7.50 per month for people wanting to retain access to an email address and others just closing accounts a few months after you leave Ofcom is considering taking action under its fairness umbrella.
In or out broadband customers will find where they stand now price wise
New Ofcom rules forcing broadband providers to be pro-active in telling us all where we stand on our broadband contracts and whether better deals are available for those out of contract.
New Chief Executive appointed at Ofcom
The role of Ofcom Chief Executive has now been decided with Dame Melanie Dawes due to take up the position in March.
Huawei kit decision arrived at for UK 5G network operators
5G is many things to different people but the risk of Huawei dominating the hardware supply side has led to a long war of words and the UK Government has now confirmed its stance moving forward.
Ofcom publishes fairness framework
The broadband market place regulation has moved beyond reacting to incorrect billing or broken broadband and is now aiming at ensuring all telecoms are treated fairly.
Ofcom announces proposals for increasing full fibre investment
Goodbye old Ofcom Markets A and B and say hello to Markets 2 and 3. Ofcom is giving everyone three months to digest its massive Fixed Telecoms Market Review which is split across multiple volumes it is so large.
Government drops current plans for age verification to access pornography
The moves to require adults to be able to prove their age to access legal pornography online have been shelved after a number of delays. Leaving privacy campaigners claiming a victory and others worrying about the harm that will be done to children without the controls in place.
New legislation on the way to make getting Gigabit into apartments easier
The wait is over and we now know what the Government intends to do with regards to problematic access to apartments and other buildings with lots of residents and businesses.
TalkTalk slapped for upset to customers over capacity limit being hit
TalkTalk ran in February and March 2019 what may have been a good idea but poorly implemented campaign to get more customers to upgrade to a faster and generally more expensive speed tier or technology.