Category: Regulation
Sky tells Ofcom – Openreach does not deliver quality of service
The posturing as everyone tries to ensure their point of view carries significant weight in the latest Ofcom Strategic Review has had a big input as Sky has published its position and analysis of BT Openreach performance.
Wave goodbye to the old faithful MAC for migrations
While no-one is likely to hold a party to mourn its passing the 20th June marks the end of many years of loyal service for the Migration Authorisation Code.
Another committee to look into BT BDUK roll-out pace
The disgruntled MP's of the South West particularly Devon and Somerset are to get together to compare notes and attempt to influence the pace of roll-out in the region.
Which? campaigning again to get broadband advertising changed
The UK has had advertising rules and a speed code of practice that has just changed, but Which? is still running its annual campaign to get things changed so that the speed of the majority is shown.
Ofcom consults on lower pricing for BT leased lines
The leased line market is set for a big shakeup with Ofcom proposing Ethernet services from BT see price reductions of up to CPI - 17.75% over a three years.
Detail for new Broadband Speeds Code now published
Version 3 of the Ofcom voluntary broadband speed code of practice is now available, with numerous changes giving the consumer a little more power.
Ofcom moves to change Broadband Speeds Code of Practice
The first speech of the new Ofcom boss Sharon White is to be about empowering consumers with the ability to switch broadband provider and improving their rights to exit contracts early.
New Parliament, new snoopers charter?
The last Parliament as a coalition potentially had more checks and balances in place and the Queen's speech has laid out a new Investigatory Powers Bill that may worry more than just the criminals and terrorists.
Could enforced access to BT dark fibre cause problems for CityFibre?
The surprise proposal to force BT to open up its fibre networks for dark fibre access has many pros and cons, not the least of which is that access to the extensive BT network might undermine emerging businesses like CityFibre.
New ASA ruling may mean less fibre roll-out information
It seems that any estimates of roll-out dates for broadband services need to be based on a 'robust calculation', which means rather than soft tissue paper a decent heavy card be used to carry out the estimated go-live date for any fibre cabinets.