Category: Regulation
Telecommunications Adjudicator confirms delays for some Openreach work
Consumers over the July/August period have been posting ever longer lead times for activation of telephone and broadband services. The latest OTA report confirms this to be the case.
Maria Miller MP takes over tiller at DCMS
A new MP is in charge at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport so the question is now whether a new boss will result in changes with the direction of the BDUK and Digital Britain.
Ofcom gives the Alternative Dispute Resolution Schemes a makeover
The two ADR schemes operate silently, but Ofcom has been reviewing them, and given them a paternal shove to correct some of the failings that Ofcom believes they have.
Broadband speed advertising rules extended to mobile services
The success of the BCAP/CAP rule changes on speeds in broadband advertising has led to the rules being extended to cover the various mobile broadband services.
The other way to provide broadband for everyone
The House of Lords Select Committee on Communications has published its report on Broadband, and the 80 page document is a must read for the telecoms industry and broadband campaigners.
Virgin Media told to substantiate future download speed claims
A second adjudication has gone against Virgin Media in the same week, this time over claims of how long users would take to download a HD video.
Virgin, Vodafone and Everything Everywhere shun new Open Internet COP
A new Open Internet Code of Practice has been signed by major ISPs in the UK, but three of the largest communications companies have opted out of signing it.
Virgin Media gets wrist slapped over buffering video claims
It seems the copy writers at Virgin Media are once more in trouble, with the ASA upholding another complaint against Virgin Media.
Are BDUK projects really delayed by EU State Aid rules?
Recent press coverage suggests that EU approval is delaying many BDUK projects, but we ask if this is really the case?
Virgin Media tries to assert that unlimited cannot apply to DSL
Unlimited services have had a checkered reputation over the years, with some remaining unlimited for a short time only. Sky to date has eschewed these problems, but that has not stopped Virgin Media attempting to get the ASA to rule against 'totally unlimited' claims.