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ISPs Defend ‘Up To’ Broadband Speed Claims
Service providers are scrambling to defend themselves against Ofcom's criticism of broadband advertising
Ofcom: 4G Auctions Will Be Fair
The UK regulator has promised to share 4G mobile spectrum fairly, and keep competition keen
Ofcom Continues TalkTalk/Tiscali Probe
TalkTalk and Tiscali have coughed up millions in goodwill payments after wrongly billing customers
ISPs And Publishers Told To Work Out File-Share Plans
The government has formed a working group to find a way to block illegal file-sharing sites
Broadband Speed Helps Boost House Prices
A study has suggested that super-fast broadband access could increase the asking price of UK homes
Ofcom Outlines Mobile Spectrum Trading Plans
Ofcom has published its proposals to allow mobile phone operators to trade valuable radio spectrum
Ofcom To Review DEA’s Site-Blocking Measures
Is it even possible to block illegal download sites, Ofcom is asked, as anti-DEA pressure mounts
Ofcom Tells BT To Cut Rural Broadband Prices
BT has been told to cut charges for rival ISPs so users in the sticks get cheaper access
Spectrum Changes Could Doom 3UK
More 3G spectrum available could cause problems at the UK's smallest 3G operator
Ofcom Opens Up 2G Spectrum For 3G Services
Improved mobile broadband speeds could be on the way, thanks to a move by Ofcom to increase network capacity
Silver Surfers Are Growing, But Need More Help Online
Ofcom says the over-65s are gradually coming online, but charities want more help for the offline generation
UK Leads Tech Adoption But Lags In Broadband
Brits are keen adopters of new technology, but the UK is falling behind in superfast broadband
Ofcom Outlines Auction Roadmap For 4G Spectrum
After an auction in 2012, Ofcom expects to see 4G networks come online in early 2013, barring any further delays
Ofcom Outlines Plans For Spectrum’s ‘White Spaces’
The UK communications regulator revealed how it expects so-called “white space technology” to work in order to free up valuable spectrum bandwidth
Ofcom Wants 2G Spectrum Open To Mobile Broadband
Ofcom has begun a consultation process over opening up the 2G radio spectrum for 3G services
BT Openreach To Offer 110Mbps Broadband
BT's wholesale arm will allow rival ISPs to rent its fibre, in order to provide super-fast broadband to more of the UK
BT To Lower Broadband And Phone Wholesale Prices
BT is set to lower the wholesale access fees it charges rival service providers to access its network
Ofcom Calls For BT To Share Fibre Network
Ofcom has ordered BT to open up its fibre network to rival ISPs, even though BT already does so
Digital Divide Can Only Get Worse, Says Ovum
The government wants to narrow the digital divide between town and country but will its current approach bear fruit when broadband services are in disarray?
Ofcom To Probe Mobile Broadband Speeds
Ofcom has selected Epitiro to analyse the performance of the UK’s mobile broadband services
Ofcom Plans To Ease Broadband Migration
Consumers think switching from broadband provider is difficult, but Ofcom plans to spur competition
Ofcom Approves 3G Signal Power Boost
With mobile users in certain areas still struggling to gain access to a decent 3G signal, Ofcom is to raise the limit of 3G broadcasting power
Three Quarters Of Brits Now Online
Ofcom research says 71 percent of Britons are now online, with increasing numbers using mobile devices
Mobile To Swamp Fixed Broadband, Warn Analysts
The growth of mobile broadband will massively outstrip the growth of fixed broadband by the end of 2015, says analyst group
Ofcom Slams ISPs For Misleading Broadband Speeds
Copper is not as efficient as fibre when it comes to delivering advertised broadband speeds, the regulator claims
ORG: Ofcom’s Digital Act Code Is Unlawful
The Open Rights Group claims Ofcom's draft code for the Digital Economy Act is unlawful, and calls for a new consultation on the code
Digital Act To Create Pirate ISPs In UK
Service providers will split up to make smaller 'pirate' ISPs, in response to Ofcom's draconian file-sharing proposals, says the Pirate Party
Ofcom Wades Into Net Neutrality Debate
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom wants to know how broadband operators should manage the traffic of their customers
Ofcom Demands Cheaper Broadband Cut-Off Fees
Ofcom wants lower fees for broadband customers changing provider, and mobile operators are slapped over the word "unlimited"