Category: Regulation

Ofcom have indicated areas that Project Canvas will need to focus on to keep clear from the Competition Commission shutting down their on-demand set-top box system.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling today announced the Budget including a commitment by government to a Broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO) of 2 Mbps by 'no later than 2012'. This announcement was not unexpected given it was covered in the Digital Britain Review by Lord Carter.

Virgin Media has had another judgment upheld by the ASA in relation to a direct mailing this week.

The love affair with mobile broadband continues, as it looks like some 25% of the UK may only see next generation networks using wireless or satellite based connections.

Its Wednesday which means that the latest adjudications from the ASA have been published.

The EU has sent a letter to the UK concerning Phorm and the issues this has raised over what is considered consent to data interception.

From July 2009 roaming mobile data prices will be capped at 1 euro per MegaByte

There are signs emerging that the EU is willing to alter its rules on state aid in relation to telecoms spending.

Ofcom has opened three proposals up for consultation from the public and communications providers.

Ofcom boss Ed Richards is warning that the national broadband drive may fail.