Category: Regulation
Will broadband providers ever reach agreement on advertising terms
Broadband providers run the risk of a mandatory code of practice being imposed if they do not reach agreement on a voluntary code of practice for advertising broadband.
Ed Richards on Broadband Britain – Towards the Next Generation
The Ofcom Chief Executive has given a speech to the Institution of Engineering and Technology that provides a summary of where we are and where we may go broadband wise in the UK.
Ofcom consults on Next Generation Networks for new builds
Ofcom has started a consultation on building fibre networks in new build areas and seeks feedback on its regulation thereof.
New BT CEO lights the fuse on fibre future
New BT CEO Ian Livingstone has not taken long to get his teeth into the debate about a fibre future for the UK.
Phorm system must be opt-in in the UK
The Information Commissioner has advised Phorm that its targeted advertising system must be opt-in like many other marketing schemes are these days.
Phorm caught editing Wikipedia article
One wonders how many Wikipedia entries have been cleaned up by companies and not spotted. Phorm may have hoped they could be another, but with the current interest in the company this was not likely to happen.
March update from Telecommunications Adjudicator
The new code of practice for migrations is now expected in April 2008.
TalkTalk stand up for users and clashes with BPI
TalkTalk has rejected the BPI's three strikes policy on disconnecting users which the BPI claims are engaged in illegal file sharing.
Byron Review into Internet Safety published
The Byron Review which is looking at safety issues for children, schools and families and has now been published.
New compensation schemes to force Openreach to perform better
The Openreach division of BT is charged with giving equal access to things like the local loop to all communications providers, and the penalties for failures in service are set rise.