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Ofcom Formally Approves Use Of White Space Technology

First white space apps could appear by the end of 2015 after Ofcom gives its seal of approval following trials

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Ofcom Readies UK Support For The Internet Of Things

Watchdog teams up with the Government to publish recommendations on how to maximise the potential of the IoT

10 years ago

Ofcom Launches 5G 6GHz Spectrum Consultation

Ofcom says high capcity 5G at 6GHz could support holographic projections

10 years ago

Brits ‘Wasting Billions’ By Being On The Wrong Mobile Contracts

Average mobile user could save hundreds by switching to a better-suited contract, Which? survey finds

10 years ago

Ofcom: BT Must Maintain ‘Margins’ To Keep Superfast Broadband Market Competitive

Ofcom says BT can still set wholesale fibre prices but not in a way that limits superfast competition

10 years ago

Ofcom Appoints Sharon White As New CEO

White has been recruited from the Treasury to replace the outgoing Ofcom CEO Ed Richards

10 years ago

Virgin Media, Sky And O2 Offer ‘Best’ Customer Service

Regulator Ofcom publishes latest customer service satisfaction survey

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UK Digital Economy Is Speeding Ahead Of Other Nations, Ofcom Reveals

Record levels of online advertising and spending recorded in the UK, coupled with high broadband take-up, usage and superfast broadband…

10 years ago

Ofcom Wants Total Superfast Broadband Coverage As Average Speeds Reach 23Mbps

Ofcom says cost and complexity should be no barrier in rolling out superfast broadband to homes and businesses, many of…

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Network Rail Could Offer Wholesale Fibre Services To Telecoms

Network Rail applies to Ofcom for powers that would allow it to extend its fibre infrastructure

10 years ago

Industry Group Says BT And Ofcom Are Stifling Broadband Competition

Ofcom and BT deny claims that current communications policy isn't creating a competitive market

10 years ago

Ofcom To Make 700MHz Spectrum Available For Mobile Data

Ofcom wants to reassign some spectrum by as early as 2020 but says there will be no switchover needed

10 years ago

Ofcom: UK 4G Average Of 15.1Mbps Is Twice As Fast As 3G

Ofcom tests 4G and 3G speeds in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Manchester, with EE leading the way in speed…

10 years ago

Ofcom To Auction 2.3GHz And 3.4GHz Spectrum

Ofcom announces plans to release more bandwidth for mobile services as early as next year

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Google And London Zoo Use White Spaces To Monitor Endangered Species

Google and ZSL London Zoo join Ofcom trial of white space technology

10 years ago

One In Three UK Children Now Owns A Tablet

Ofcom survey reveals increasing presence of tablet devices amongst youngsters

10 years ago

Ofcom Slaps Three With £250,000 Fine For Poor Customer Service

Penalty comes following accusations that Three mishandled customer grumbles

10 years ago

UK Cable Broadband “Now Faster Than Fibre”, Says Ofcom

Watchdog survey also finds average UK broadband speed rose over last six months, with Virgin Media offering the fastest service

10 years ago

UK “Running Out Of Phone Numbers” – Ofcom

Expansion to existing Area Codes needed for several areas across England and Scotland

10 years ago

Ofcom Plans To Help SMBs Get Better Broadband And Mobile Services

Ofcom says it wants SMBs to receive better value, higher quality communications services, even if they take consumer offerings

10 years ago

EE’s Service Charges Show Contempt For Customers

EE customers should not have to pay extra to resolve issues for a service they are already paying for, says…

10 years ago

Ofcom Call Research Shows Differences Between Urban And Rural Mobile Service

A new Ofcom report shows that the number of call failures is much higher in rural areas than in towns…

10 years ago

Brits Spend More Time On Mobile Devices And Watching TV Than Sleeping

Ofcom says Brits are using communications services more than ever before but its young people who are the most tech…

10 years ago

Ofcom: UK Adults Consuming More 4G, Fibre, VoIP And Public Wi-Fi

Ofcom Communications Market Report says smartphones, 4G and superfast broadband are encouraging the use of VoIP and public Wi-Fi services

10 years ago

Ofcom Revises 900MHz and 1800MHz Licence Fee Increase

Ofcom reduces the amount it planned to charge mobile operators for existing frequencies, following feedback from operators

10 years ago

Ofcom: UK Consumers Say Mobile Phones And Internet Are ‘Essential’ Services

Ofcom promises to ensure essential communication services remain affordable

10 years ago

Mobile Operators Face Hefty Bill For 0800 Charges As Supreme Court Sides With BT

BT says it will seek to recover money it is owed for connecting users to non-geographic numbers as lengthy court…

10 years ago

Quiz Of The Week: Tech Watchdogs

Who watches the watchdogs? TechWeek does - and so can you, with our quiz about regulators!

10 years ago

Ofcom: EE Gets Most Broadband And Mobile Complaints, TalkTalk Worst For Landline

Ofcom hopes complaints report will help people choose their communications providers

10 years ago

New Openreach Repair And Installation Targets Come Into Force On 1 July

BT Openreach faces fines if it doesnt repair or install phone and broadband lines quicker

10 years ago