Category: Regulation
Results of parental controls consultation released
The parental controls consultation did not have an easy run, but six months after it launched the results are out.
Draft Communications Bill report published by Joint Committee
A committee set up to review the Draft Communications Bill has published its conclusions calling for significant amendments.
Ofcom updates customer service satisfaction results
While Ofcom does not assist with individual complaints, it does commission research into the broadband market and how happy customers are.
Artist promotion website blocked by the major providers
The first we had heard of promo bay was when reports of it being blocked emerged, so as a site to promote new talent is was keeping a fairly low profile.
Are you supporting terrorism by questioning the Draft Communications Bill?
For the security services the world of dead letter drops has changed drastically since the days of a chalk mark on a lamp post, the Communications Bill is an attempt to restore balance.
Ofcom report finally sets baseline for judging copyright infringement
With the Ofcom sanctioned letters on copyright infringement likely to be sent to broadband account holders in just 16 months, Ofcom has published details of how much infringement actually goes on.
4G auction not over, but time to start talking 5G
The harmonisation on 700MHz for mobile broadband is moving forward as Ofcom announces its plans for 5G.
EU compares passive infrastructure costs across Europe
We all enjoy a moan about BT, but it seems as with fibre availability we are middle of the road again when it comes PIA pricing.
Ofcom releases timetable for 4G auctions
Don't fall off your stool, but we now have a timetable for the 4G spectrum auction.
Advertising rules for mobile now in line with fixed broadband
The decrease in the frequency with which speed is mentioned in broadband advertising has increased, particularly as the new rules now affect mobile broadband too.