Ofcom

New Communications Bill To Review Role Of Ofcom

The communications industry could be moving towards self-regulation, diminishing Ofcom's powers

13 years ago

One In Seven Brits Lag 2Mbps Broadband Benchmark

Around 14 percent of UK homes are missing out on the government’s minimum broadband access speed

13 years ago

Orange And Vodafone Raise PAYG Rates

Orange and Vodafone have blamed higher rates for texts and calls on Ofcom regulatory changes

13 years ago

Operators Can Trade Spectrum – But Are Not Happy

Ofcom now allows operators to trade spectrum, but it won't help the taxpayer, says 3UK

13 years ago

Irate Mobile Operators Make For A Fair 4G Auction

All of the UK's mobile operators think Ofcom's 4G spectrum auction is unfair. That is a very good sign, says…

13 years ago

Former Ofcom IT Chief Jailed For Fraud

Ofcom's ex-IT services chief has been jailed for defrauding the organisation out of more than £500,000

13 years ago

O2 Says Ofcom’s 4G Auction Plans Are Illegal

O2 has joined other UK mobile operators in criticising Ofcom's plans for the auction of 4G spectrum

13 years ago

Everything Everywhere Disputes 4G Auction Plans

Everything Everywhere wants more 4G spectrum from Ofcom's auction proposals. Vodafone says it has plenty

13 years ago

Ofcom Warns Of TV Changes To Prevent 4G Clash

The arrival of 4G services in the UK could well impact some digital TV signals Ofcom has warned

13 years ago

Ofcom Hails O2 As The Fastest Broadband Service

Ofcom's mobile broadband tests show O2 to be the fastest but location is the key factor for best results

13 years ago

Social Media Will Beat Mobile Phone Operators

While mobile operators struggle to meet data demand, the social media which use that data are stealing their lunch, says…

13 years ago

GCHQ Letter Points To Powerline Interference

A letter from GCHQ suggests power line networking interferes with spooks, or does it just affect radio amateurs?

13 years ago

4G Networks To Offer 200 Percent Capacity Boost

4G technology will improve the spectrum efficiency of mobile networks, according to new research from Ofcom

13 years ago

Ofcom Probes Unexpectedly High Phone, Internet Bills

Telecom regulator Ofcom has an online consultation to help with mobile and broadband bill shock

13 years ago

TalkTalk Paralysed By Network Failure

UK's third largest internet service provider TalkTalk went silent with a network failure this morning

13 years ago

Ofcom Boss Anticipates Regulation Of Duct Pricing

Ofcom admits it may need to step in and regulate the prices for access to BT's ducts and telegraph poles

13 years ago

TalkTalk And 3 Lead Ofcom Complaints Table

TalkTalk and 3 are the top two telecom providers that us Brits complain about the most

13 years ago

New Ofcom Rules Allow Swift Mobile Transfer

Mobile operators will be required to provide PACs to leaving customers without delay

13 years ago

Ofcom Demands Cut In BT Broadband Price

BT will have to cut its wholesale prices for phone lines and broadband, according to an Ofcom consultation

13 years ago

ISPs Start Court Action Over Legality Of DEA

BT and TalkTalk have begun to frame their arguments in a court bid to overturn the Digital Economy Act

13 years ago

3UK Welcomes 4G Auction Plan

Mobile operator welcomes Ofcom's bid to preserve competition - but still wants redress for earlier decisions

13 years ago

4G Auction: Ofcom Does The Sensible Thing

Just as the US loses a mobile operator, Ofcom is taking action to preserve competition in the UK. Peter Judge…

13 years ago

Ofcom Sets Limits For 2012’s 4G Auction

Strict limits in the 4G auction next year will ensure the survival of four competing operators, says Ofcom

13 years ago

Digital Economy Act Faces Further Delays

If the High Court grants a judicial review, the controversial act could be delayed until next year, amid further criticism

13 years ago

O2 Launches First 3G Service Over 2G Spectrum

O2 has launched an improved 3G service using the refarmed 2G mobile spectrum

13 years ago

Ofcom To Cut Mobile Termination Rates

Ofcom's decision will mean lower costs for fixed line operators, while mobile carriers will feel the pain

13 years ago

3UK Says 4G Auction Is A ‘Boot On Its Head’

Vodafone and Ofcom deny 3UK's claim that 4G spectrum auction will put it out of business

13 years ago

ISPs Defend ‘Up To’ Broadband Speed Claims

Service providers are scrambling to defend themselves against Ofcom's criticism of broadband advertising

13 years ago

Ofcom: 4G Auctions Will Be Fair

The UK regulator has promised to share 4G mobile spectrum fairly, and keep competition keen

13 years ago

Ofcom Continues TalkTalk/Tiscali Probe

TalkTalk and Tiscali have coughed up millions in goodwill payments after wrongly billing customers

13 years ago