Category: Regulation

The ASA are going to clamp down on false claims in online adverts starting in March 2011.

Ofcom have opened a second consultation on wholesale broadband access markets following some changes to the market since it opened the original consultation in March.

Ofcom have today published their review of the communications market for 2010 which releases various statistics for growth and changes in the television, radio, telecommunications and Internet markets.

The VOA have released revised guidelines on how it rates fibre but ISPA have called for an urgent review of this following previous proposals from the Conservatives to ensure that the system is fair.

Ofcom are proposing to allow KCOM to bundle broadband and telephone services in a move that should save consumers money.

Ofcom has this morning published its latest research into broadband speeds which shows that over the last year, the average broadband speed has increased from 4.1 to 5.2Mbps, but worryingly also that the gap between actual speeds and promised speeds (the headline 'up to' speed) is widening.

Ofcom is launching the second iteration of its Broadband Speeds Code of Practice. The voluntary code is designed to improve the way in which consumer broadband services are sold and supported.

BT and TalkTalk are seeking a judicial review of the Digital Economy Act. This controversial piece of legislation was passed in the last few minutes of the previous parliament during the 'wash-up', leading many to argue that it is simply 'bad law'.

The government want your view of which laws need reviewing, and the people are calling out for the repeal of the Digital Economy Act.

An Early Day Motion to repeal parts of the Digital Economy Act (DEA) 2010 has only gained 34 signatories in a month.