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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
Ofcom Launches 5G 6GHz Spectrum Consultation
Ofcom says high capcity 5G at 6GHz could support holographic projections
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
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
Ofcom Appoints Sharon White As New CEO
White has been recruited from the Treasury to replace the outgoing Ofcom CEO Ed Richards
Virgin Media, Sky And O2 Offer ‘Best’ Customer Service
Regulator Ofcom publishes latest customer service satisfaction survey
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 coverage
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 whom need at least 10Mbps
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
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
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
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 and Three bringing up the rear
Ofcom To Auction 2.3GHz And 3.4GHz Spectrum
Ofcom announces plans to release more bandwidth for mobile services as early as next year
Google And London Zoo Use White Spaces To Monitor Endangered Species
Google and ZSL London Zoo join Ofcom trial of white space technology
One In Three UK Children Now Owns A Tablet
Ofcom survey reveals increasing presence of tablet devices amongst youngsters
Ofcom Slaps Three With £250,000 Fine For Poor Customer Service
Penalty comes following accusations that Three mishandled customer grumbles
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
UK “Running Out Of Phone Numbers” – Ofcom
Expansion to existing Area Codes needed for several areas across England and Scotland
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
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 Steve McCaskill
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 and cities
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 savvy
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
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
Ofcom: UK Consumers Say Mobile Phones And Internet Are ‘Essential’ Services
Ofcom promises to ensure essential communication services remain affordable
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 battle comes to an end
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Ofcom: EE Gets Most Broadband And Mobile Complaints, TalkTalk Worst For Landline
Ofcom hopes complaints report will help people choose their communications providers
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