Vodafone blames "complex" billing system migration for the biggest fine ever issued by Ofcom for "serious and sustained" breaches of consumer rules
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Ofcom Android App To Assess Mobile Network Performance
The app will be used to bolster Ofcom's research into mobile telecoms operators
Three Returns To Underdog Role With Calls For Mobile Spectrum Limit
ANALYSIS: Now the proposed merger with O2 has been blocked, Three has no choice but to make noise and disrupt. This time, the battlefield is spectrum
Europe Urges Removal Of Network-Level Ad Blockers
European body cites net neutrality concerns with new guidance that networks cannot implement advert blockers
Superfast Broadband And 4G Adoption Rises As 15m Brits Take ‘Digital Detox’
Superfast broadband and 4G takeup grows, but millions undertake “digital detox” after spending a day a week online
Ofcom Proposals To Ease Broadband, Pay TV Switching Concerns
New proposals to help switch between BT, Virgin Media, KCOM, and Sky to avoid double payments and loss of service
UK Telecoms Industry Disappointed BT Gets To Keep Openreach
ANALYSIS: Rival broadband providers and mobile operators welcome moves to make Openreach independent but aren't convinced it will solve underlying issues
BT Openreach To Become Separate Company With Independent CEO
Ofcom orders Openreach to be a legally separate company with its own board, CEO and budgets but won't separate it from BT just yet
Three Wants Ofcom To Reserve Spectrum For Fourth Operator
CEO Dave Dyson says Three needs protection from Ofcom from BT and Vodafone
Ofcom Wants To Block Nuisance Mobile Calls With A Text
New registration service will look to protect customers from being bombarded with pesky voice calls
Mobile Users Waste ‘Time And Money’ Trying To Switch Networks
1 in 7 mobile users back Ofcom proposals to make new networks handle the switchover - not the one being left behind
TalkTalk: BT Openreach Should Be Separated Despite Our 1Gbps FTTP Broadband Plans
TalkTalk plans to bring FTTP to 10m homes and businesses, but says it can't deliver ultrafast broadband on its own
Sky, TalkTalk And Vodafone Outline Vision For ‘BT-Free’ Openreach
Broadband rivals want Openreach to have full control of assets, be overseen by an independent board and have its own distinctive brand free of the BT name
Ofcom Wants More 5GHz Spectrum For Wi-Fi Routers
Ofcom wants more spectrum to be made available to Wi-Fi routers, claiming 6m homes and offices have sub par wireless connections
Ofcom: More Brits Are Ditching PCs For Smartphones And Tablets
British adults are using their mobile devices for more and more tasks, according to regulator Ofcom
Sennheiser: Wireless Microphones Need Spectrum Just As Much As Mobile
Sennheiser says authorities should not take away airwaves from special events and production without giving alternative frequencies
MPs Call For More Accurate Broadband Speed Claims And Consumer Protections
British Infrastructure Group (BIG), led by Conservative MP Grant Shapps says broadband advertising rules should be overhauled and mandatory refunds given
Ofcom Promises Enough Airwaves For 5G, Looks At 3.4 – 4.2GHz Spectrum Sharing
Ofcom spectrum director says spectrum won't be an issue for 5G as regulator opens consultation into C-band sharing
Ofcom Will Issue VHF Spectrum Licences For IoT
Ofcom says VHF bands are suitable for IoT and will create a new business radio product later this year
Ofcom: EE Is Fastest, Most Reliable Network In UK Cities
Ofcom tests all four mobile operators in major cities to give consumers a 'flavour' of network performance in urban areas
Vodafone Blames Huge Rise In Ofcom Complaints On New Billing System
Vodafone takes most complained about accolade for mobile, EE for broadband and TalkTalk for landline in latest Ofcom complaint figures
UK Broadband Speeds Rise But Urban-Rural Divide Persists
Ofcom says average UK broadband speed is 28.9Mbps, but urban speeds are three times faster than rural
Government Starts Work On 10Mbps Minimum Broadband Speed For UK
Government launches consultation into new 10Mbps universal service obligation for broadband, claiming its what consumers and businesses need
Ofcom Proposals Will Make It Easier To Switch Mobile Networks
Ofcom says a customer's new mobile phone provider should handle all aspects of the switchover amid concerns it is too difficult to jump ship
Ofcom Orders BT To Open Up Dark Fibre And Install Business Broadband Faster
Ofcom's business broadband review wants better competition, more innovation and cheaper prices
Ofcom Promises 98 Percent Indoor 4G Coverage
Ofcom CEO Sharon White wants nearly all of the UK should be able to get a 4G signal by the end of 2017
Ofcom Investigates Ex-Employee TV Data Breach
Ofcom confirms an ex-employee tried to offer a broadcaster sensitive information about rivals
Virgin Media: Ultrafast Broadband Doesn’t Need To Be ‘Regulated Into Existence’
Virgin Media says its network investment shows there is no need for more regulation and is concerned that Ofcom will pursue an FTTP-centric strategy
Ofcom: We Want Network-Level Broadband Competition
Ofcom director of strategy says its main goal is helping deliver ultrafast broadband, not separating BT or promoting a particular technology
Can Ofcom Get Openreach Reform From BT Without Messy Divorce?
BLOG: Just like NFL owners have threatened to relocate to Los Angeles to get what they want, Ofcom hopes the threat of taking away Openreach can get concessions from BT