Category: Regulation
Ofcom sets out ‘999’ strategy for VoIP operators
Industry regulator Ofcom has this week announced that from September 2008 operators of Voice-over-IP services will be required to provide access to the '999' emergency services number.
Battle plan to be drawn up for next generation broadband
More paperwork is on the way with regards to next generation broadband - whether this will lead to connection speeds outside of Virgin Media increasing within a year or two remains to be seen.
Future of UK Broadband hangs on who will spend £15bn
Time for the heads of various telecommunication providers to have a meeting with Stephen Timms and be told we want you to spend some money.
Westminster eForum discusses UK broadband
The eForum met on 21st November and discussed among other things the issue of Next Generation Broadband in the UK.
Viviane Reding interviewed by TelecomTV
Viviane Reding can be seen discussing the recent telecoms regulation news on TelecomTV.
Ofcom publishes a Consumer Experience report
Ofcom has taken a look at the experiences of consumers across the various telecommunications markets. The results of the MAC migration rules appear positive, but obviously migrations are still an on going affair.
Ofcom continues review of wholesale broadband markets
Ofcom is continuing its review of the wholesale broadband markets that started in November 2006 with an update to the "November consultation."
Prodigy Internet fined £30,000 by Ofcom
Many call Ofcom toothless but today shows there is some bite to its bark.
EU makes promise of cheaper and better telecoms services
It is not often that someone can claim to make something cheaper and better at the same time, unless better is simply equated to its cheapness.
Sky and Virgin Media both up in front of the ASA
A bumper week for ASA related news, Sky in trouble for some broadband advertising and Virgin Media over comparisons between its V+ box and the Sky+ box.