Category: Regulation
ASA gives Virgin Media traffic management policy the thumbs up
The ASA has looked into three complaints about broadband speed advertising and how Virgin Media manages traffic.
Details of BDUK state aid approval published
With the approval granted the details of the application are now appearing with the publication of a 29 page document where the EU stated the BDUK project was compatible with state aid rules.
Ofcom proposes stiffer exit without penalty clause
With the most competitive part of the UK broadband scene being the proliferration of switching sites, new rule changes Ofcom are proposing may not be popular with providers and sites relying on broadband sales.
Celebrations at TalkTalk and big questions at Orange and EE
Orange has shown a large blip in broadband complaints as tracked by Ofcom making them more complained about than even TalkTalk.
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.