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
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BT: ‘Voluntary Agreement’, Not Legal Action Is Best Way To Fix Openreach
BT regulatory head says working together will benefit consumers and communications providers
Ofcom Tightens Openreach Regulation But Does Not Separate It From BT
BT must allow rivals to lay fibre in Openreach ducts and telegraph poles, while Ofcom also wants open access division to make own decisions and budgets
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 - if it has regulatory certainty
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 and 1Gbps broadband to be delivered
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 contract without penalty if speeds don't measure up
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 at end of May
Ofcom: Sky And O2 Get Customer Service Thumbs Up, But TalkTalk Struggles
Ofcom publishes latest communications customer service report
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 markets will be negatively affected
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
Porn Filters Shunned By Most Brits
Are the Brits a nation of porn lovers? Communication regulator points to poor takeup of smut filters
EE And Vodafone Top Ofcom Complaints Table Again
Number of complaints made to communications regulator increases over three month period
Ofcom Identifies Broadband And Service Priorities For 2016
Ofcom pledges support for 10Mbps ambition and protection against nuisance calls
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 merge
Ofcom Warns BT That A Change Is Coming
Current status quo 'cannot continue', Ofcom CEO Sharon White warns BT ahead of landmark Openreach ruling
Ofcom – Get Ready, The UK Is Going Superfast
Superfast broadband and 4G networks now available to more customers across the country, Ofcom report claims
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
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
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
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
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 leader
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
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
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
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
CityFibre, Virgin Media Oppose Ofcom’s BT Dark Fibre Access Plan
Founding members of Infrastructure Investment Group say Ofcom must encourage broadband investment
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 broadband targets
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 BT
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 give its blessing to £12.5 billion deal
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