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Ofcom releases high frequency spectrum
Online auction, announced for early next year, is expected to encourage high-capacity wireless broadband services.<br/>
Ofcom unveils new mobile price controls
The regulator has introduced a four-year control on the amount mobile phone companies charge for connecting calls between networks.
Ofcom casts doubt on future of fibre
UK regulator launches consultation looking at next-generation broadband, signalling that fibre-to-the-home is not necessarily the way forward.
Ofcom talks fibre-to-the-home
Government watchdog suggests it is set to make a deal with BT over a fibre broadband network in the UK.
Ofcom looks to utilities for networks
The watchdog is considering using existing waterworks and energy infrastructure to deploy fibre networks.
Ofcom chairman rejects fibre optics
No need for regulation while fibre technology is 'undefined' and 'not yet stable.'
US leading way on converged services
US has lessons to teach Ofcom when it comes to dealing with commercial spectrum allocation
Ofcom wants to remove unnecessary wireless regulation
The watchdog has published its Licence-Exemption Framework Review which aims to remove regulation to promote new wireless services.<br/>
ISPA unveils web's good, bad and ugly
The net's heroes and villains nominations have been announced and its good news for Ofcom but not so good news for an EC commissioner
Which? demands end to misleading broadband speed claims
Following a study that revealed many customers weren't getting even close to the advertised speeds of their broadband service, the consumer...
Ofcom publishes review of niche ISPs
At the request of ISPA, the watchdog has completed its review of the smaller ISP market, the data from which will provide greater clarity and...
Mobility boom helps already-thriving UK comms sector
Mobile connections are starting to overshadow landline-based counterparts as users continue to crave anywhere, anytime connectivity, according to...
Ofcom: NGN providers don't need government hand outs just yet
The watchdog's leader says that NGN players don't need any financial assistance to help eliminate the potential of a market monopoly.
Ofcom to regulate VoIP players
Following on from public consultation, the communications watchdog is stepping to make sure that VoIP customers are protected in the same way as...
Ofcom to speed up mobile number portability
The watchdog has announced proposals that could see customers being able to port their mobile numbers to another operator in a matter of hours. <br/>
Ofcom kills off UWB licences
As of next week, people won't need a licence to make use of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology-powered devices.<br/>
Ofcom ponders public sector spectrum trading
The communications watchdog is investigating ways to free up in-demand spectrum frequencies for other uses.<br/>
Broadband switching process made easier
From tomorrow ISPs won't be able to make the migration process difficult for users thanks to a new Ofcom regulation.<br/>
Ofcom readies itself for UK's largest spectrum auction
The communications watchdog has launched a consultation document to seek views on proposals to sell off three bands in two separate auctions
Ofcom sells off more spectrum
BT, Orange and T-Mobile have all won radio spectrum suitable for wireless internet in the regulator's auction.