Category: Regulation
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.
Phorm and surfing privacy debate continues
The concerns over three big providers entering into a partnership with Phorm continues.
Ofcom to intervene on unfair additional charges
Ofcom plans to introduce new regulation that will require communications providers to be more transparent on hidden and extra charges. The proposals are aimed at the various services under its remit, including fixed voice, mobile, broadband and pay TV.
UK government to review future of broadband
Given the level of noise from industry about the need to move on and embrace true next generation technologies it comes as little surprise the government is to carry out a review.
ISPs given piracy deadline – April 2009
The government is to impose legal sanctions on ISPs by April 2009 if they do not take action against piracy on the Internet.
Two arrested for using home owners wireless network
Two people in Berwick were arrested for unauthorised use of a wireless network.
Ofcom stats suggest migration problems decreasing
The data from Ofcom suggests the number of complaints over migrations are dropping.
Tiscali and BPI fall out over charges for enforcing copyright infringement
The collapse of an agreement between the BPI and Tiscali that would see the BPI providing details of copyright infringers and Tiscali warning customers and eventually suspending their service does not bode well for the the media and broadband industry reaching a working agreement.
Green light to scrap telecom rules in parts of UK
The EU Telecoms regulator has given the go ahead for a big stack of rules governing broadband supply in parts of the UK to be dropped.