Category: Regulation
Government Spending Review — What was said about broadband?
The Spending Review has been talked about for some time now as the government adjusts departmental budgets with each department arguing the case for more funding, retaining the current funding or even battling reductions. There wasn’t a huge amount said about broadband with the full document containing one mention of the word The key difference […]
Ana Baide from Vodafone joins TOTSCo Board
The One Touch Switching Company (TOTSCo), the company set up to handle the communications between broadband providers for the One Touch Switching (OTS) system, has announced the appointment of a new board member. Ana Baide, Head of Regulatory at Vodafone UK is joining the board, replacing Anne Hoitink who is stepping down as she leaves […]
INCA calls on government to act on Lords Inquiry into home-based working
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA), the altnet industry body has called for the government to address the barriers to rollout of digital infrastructure following the inquiry into the topic by the House of Lords Committee into home-based working. Alongside techUK, INCA submitted evidence to the committee on the role of digital connectivity, and fibre […]
ASA Rulings against Vodafone and EE website marketing claims
This morning the Advertising Standard Authority (ASA UK) have released two rulings related to advertising/promotions of mobile phone services. The first relates to EE and the second to Vodafone. EE Ruling EE’s website included a page for pay monthly SIM only deals with various options. All the plans were listed as “unlimited”, albeit a Fair […]
Net Neutrality — Is your internet being slowed down?
What does ‘the Internet’ mean? When we buy a broadband service, what exactly do we buy? We say we buy access to the Internet, but what is the Internet? This may seem like a silly question, but it’s important to understand this as it highlights the complexity of how this modern marvel truly works. The […]
Ofcom opens probe into Kick Online Entertainment S.A.
The Ofcom investigations into adult pornographic content online are mounting with a two pronged investigation now underway on one firm.
IX Wireless to be investigated by Ofcom
The fixed wireless network build by IX Wireless is to be investigated by Ofcom in relation to installing its 15 metre tall masts.
Ofcom starts investigation into two porn sites with no effective age assurance
Ofcom wrote to online services in January 2025 that display or publish pornographic content to highlight that effective age checks need to be put in place.
Scotland receives £157m Project Gigabit broadband funding
A £157m Project Gigabit contract has been signed with Openreach to provide gigabit broadband to many hard to reach areas of Scotland including the Highlands and Outer Hebrides.
Ofcom appoints Online Information Advisory Committee
Ofcom has today announced the formation of its Online Information Advisory Committee and the initial members, pursuant to the requirements of the Online Safety Act.