Ofcom

MWC 2016: BT CEO Warns Broadband Speed Upgrades Hinge On Ofcom Review

BT CEO Gavin Patterson makes final defence of Openreach structure and says it is prepared to make fibre, G.Fast investments…

9 years ago

Sky CEO: BT Openreach Is Holding UK Broadband Back

As Ofcom review nears its conclusion, Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch once again calls for BT and Openreach to be split…

9 years ago

Two Thirds Of Business Broadband Users Protected By New Ofcom Code

Seven ISPs, including BT, TalkTalk and Virgin Media, sign up for new voluntary code that will allow businesses to exit…

9 years ago

ASA Proposes New Rules To Stop ‘Misleading’ Broadband Advertising

ASA says broadband consumers find current adverts misleading and confusing, and suggests most would break new rules to be introduced…

9 years ago

Ofcom: Sky And O2 Get Customer Service Thumbs Up, But TalkTalk Struggles

Ofcom publishes latest communications customer service report

9 years ago

BT Gets Competition Approval For £12.5bn EE Takeover

BT will complete EE acquisition later this month after CMA find no evidence that retail or wholesale mobile and broadband…

9 years ago

Ofcom Removes Licence Restrictions On White-Space Internet

New regulations clear the way for wireless broadband to use the same spectrum as digital television transmissions

9 years ago

Porn Filters Shunned By Most Brits

Are the Brits a nation of porn lovers? Communication regulator points to poor takeup of smut filters

9 years ago

EE And Vodafone Top Ofcom Complaints Table Again

Number of complaints made to communications regulator increases over three month period

9 years ago

Ofcom Identifies Broadband And Service Priorities For 2016

Ofcom pledges support for 10Mbps ambition and protection against nuisance calls

9 years ago

Ofcom Delays Spectrum Auction Until After O2-Three Merger Ruling

Ofcom says 2.3Hz and 3.4GHz airwaves won't be sold until EC makes a decision on whether O2 and Three can…

9 years ago

Ofcom Warns BT That A Change Is Coming

Current status quo 'cannot continue', Ofcom CEO Sharon White warns BT ahead of landmark Openreach ruling

9 years ago

Ofcom – Get Ready, The UK Is Going Superfast

Superfast broadband and 4G networks now available to more customers across the country, Ofcom report claims

9 years ago

Ofcom Wants To Protect TV Frequencies At Global Spectrum Event

Ofcom supports European proposals to free up spectrum for mobile broadband at WRC-15, but wants sub-700MHz to stay for Freeview

9 years ago

Ofcom To Sell 2.3GHz And 3.4GHz For 4G And IoT In Early 2016

Ofcom finalises plans to sell 190MHz of spectrum, with a combined reserve price of £70m

9 years ago

Government Hints 10Mbps Will Be New Minimum Broadband Speed

Digital Economy Minister tells broadband parliamentary debate that it wont be held to a 'piddling' 5Mbps European target

9 years ago

Will Ofcom Review Split Up BT And Openreach?

BLOG: As Ofcom's digital communications review enters its next phase, BT and its rivals make their feelings about Openreach known

9 years ago

BT Rejects Openreach Independence, Wants Pay-TV Regulation

In its official submission to Ofcom's market review, BT says Openreach separation would jeopardise investment that makes UK a digital…

9 years ago

Ofcom CEO: Mobile Prices Could Rise If O2 And Three Merge

Ofcom CEO Sharon White raises doubts about O2-Three deal and says UK mobile market isn't too competitive

9 years ago

Operators Unhappy As Ofcom Trebles Cost Of Spectrum Licences

Ofcom makes decision on licence increases for 900MHz and 1800MHz bands, but operators say hikes will harm network investment

9 years ago

EE And Vodafone Head Ofcom’s Complaints Rankings

No change in Ofcom's dubious awards as EE attracts most landline and broadband anger and Vodafone maintains mobile top spot

9 years ago

Openreach Promises Partners It Will Improve Service Levels

Openreach pledges to improve repair and installation records but warns any change in regulation will harm investment

9 years ago

CityFibre, Virgin Media Oppose Ofcom’s BT Dark Fibre Access Plan

Founding members of Infrastructure Investment Group say Ofcom must encourage broadband investment

9 years ago

Labour: Openreach Should Be Separated From BT

Shadow culture secretary Chris Bryant says Ofcom should split up BT and Openreach if the UK is to meet its…

9 years ago

Openreach: Connecting Last 1-2 Percent Of UK To Fibre Is ‘Really Difficult’

Openreach CEO Joe Garner denies it is unwilling to invest and maintains his unit is better off as part of…

9 years ago

Ofcom Raises No Significant Concerns About BT-EE Merger

Ofcom admits to CMA inquiry it has some issues with potential access to mobile backhaul and MVNO, but appears to…

9 years ago

Ofcom Mobile Coverage Checker Helps Businesses Pick New Office Or Operator

Ofcom coverage checker to report on indoor and outdoor mobile data and call coverage at a postcode level

9 years ago

What Does Ofcom Communications Report Mean For Business, Government And Operators?

NEWS ANALYSIS: The growth of 4G, ubiquity of mobile and increasing demands for connectivity is having a major impact on…

9 years ago

More Than A Quarter Of All UK Mobile Connections Are 4G

Better coverage boosts 4G adoption, but Ofcom says lack of unlimited data and reliability issues mean many still rely on…

9 years ago

Selfies And 4G Help Smartphone Displace PC As Primary Surfing Device For Brits

Ofcom says Brits are using more online services as smartphone apps , 4G coverage and photography help touchscreen overtake keyboard…

9 years ago