Category: Regulation
Ofcom open debate on net neutrality to stakeholders
Ofcom are opening up a consultation on net neutrality to discuss how it should regulate the market to help ensure no party is favoured over another on the Internet.
Martha Lane Fox to take on more power as digital champion
Martha Lane Fox is expected to take on a stronger role in the Conservative government as digital champion
EU accepts BT/Ofcom virtual unbundling plans for fibre broadband
The European Commission have accepted Ofcom's plans for BT to provide virtual unbundled access to fibre products through a product called VULA which BT must offer where it has rolled out its next generation access (NGA) network.
Ofcom publishes Draft Initial Obligations Code for unlawful file sharing
Ofcom has today published a consultation and a draft of its Initial Obligations Code which will regulate how copyright infringement notices are sent by rights holders to ISPs and then to end users.
Coalition Government announced broadband policy
The Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition government has this morning published its full coalition agreement including its policy on broadband
Will US broadband escape tough regulation?
Broadband in the US could face tougher regulation if consumers viewers are heard.
Ofcom release ISP breakdown on Code of Practice Compliance
Ofcom have released the full ISP breakdown of the mystery shopping exercise they carried out to check compliance by ISPs with the Broadband Speed Voluntary Code of Practice.
Digital Economy Bill passes Lords
The House of Lords has passed the Digital Economy Bill following the amendments set out in the Commons, ensuring that it becomes law prior to the general election.
Digital Economy Bill passed third reading in House of Commons
The Digital Economy Bill has passed third reading in the House of Commons after dropping of clauses 18 and 43.
Digital Economy Bill: Update
The Digital Economy Bill was debates for some hours in the House of common yesterday until quite late in the evening and completed its second reading. It is expected to pass today, Wednesday 7 April 2010 prior to the dissolution of parliament.