Category: Regulation
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.
Internet policy think tank believes Phorm is ‘illegal’ in UK
The debate over the Phorm targeted advertising system continues, with a think tank stepping in with its take on the proposed system.
New migration code of practice on its way in March 2008
The latest update from the Office of the Telecoms Adjudicator suggests a new code of practice governing migrations is on its way.