Category: Regulation

Nothing new really in the latest Ofcom statement that we did not already know but the new lower migration price for GEA-FTTC services and shorter contract for those who migrate come into effect on the 1st July.

While the 1.7 million postcodes are a more manageable dataset than every individual address for a business or property if we want to map UK broadband roll-outs properly then much more needs to be done.

While Ofcom has not found in the favour of TalkTalk with its margin squeeze complaint it is moving to ensure that the pricing at wholesale and retail levels leave room for competitors.

The threat of action as the result of a TalkTalk margin squeeze complaint seems to have passed, with Ofcom ruling there are no grounds for action.

The ad men are always looking for enticing and catchy ways to tempt us in, and on the flip side competitors are looking for slip-ups and thus the ASA is guaranteed work so long as we buy because of adverts.

The uncertainty over voice line rental pricing that Ofcom created has been resolved and while the new prices are not as high as Openreach might like, we do not think the changes are enough to reverse the annual price increases at the retail level.

The move by Ofcom to reduce the FTTC migration price from £50 to £11 may be the spark that livens up competition in the fibre based broadband market.

We cover the Telecommunication Adjudicators performance charts every now and then and Ofcom has now moved to try and force Openreach to perform better for repairs and installs.

As of 31st December 2016 all new buildings and those undergoing major renovations must be ready to deliver a high-speed broadband service. This is one of several measures to ensure the EU 2020 targets for broadband are met.

The latest ruling from the ASA has the potential to cause a battle with Ofcom if the ASA insists on providers websites providing accurate information.