Category: Regulation

For the million or so people who have had broadband for over a decade in the UK they will remember the days when Freeserve complained about the advantages BT Retail had in being able to squeeze down prices, now we see the same complaints again but from the TalkTalk group.

Plusnet has gone from just a few posters to full blown TV adverts complete with a brass band, and this increased exposure means complaints to ASA are inevitable.

The plans to record about who and where we are going online have proved unpopular amongst the public, and it appears that just maybe the current plans have hit a dead end and will not be implemented.

If you have ever wanted revenge on those who make those annoying silent calls then Ofcom has exacted a little on your behalf with its latest fine of £750,000.

Two months ago people were surprised when a takeover of Virgin Media was announced, the deal has now been given the green light by the EU.

Ofcom ruled that consumer broadband contracts should only be two years long, so the new FTTP on Demand service from Openreach with a three year minimum term may attract Ofcom's attention.

After rejecting 96 applications for street cabinets in 2012, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea appears to have reached a diplomatic agreement with Openreach to allow new cabinets in the borough.

Virgin Media is no stranger to the ASA and the latest adjudication revolves around the way the broadband company is using unlimited in its advertising.

The Chancellor managed to find time to slip in a short mention of broadband in his Budget speech, but beyond that it was a long way down the priorities.

While critics of the Government and BT have for a long time held the opinion that the BDUK process was set up to solely benefit BT, the latest comments from Fujitsu add fuel to the fire.