Super fast broadband action plan – ofcom
The UK telecom regulator, Ofcom has published its consultation documents on delivering super-fast broadband in the UK. The action plan released by the regulator aims at drawing the investment schemes that will encourage many broadband providers to participate in the project thus resulting in more choices for customers. Broadband uptake in the UK has reached [...]
Ofcom publishes broadband speed Code of Practice (CoP)
Ofcom, the UK telecom regulator issued the latest Code of Practice (CoP) for the ISPs on the issue of broadband speed. The aims and principles of the new CoP have so far received support from most of the UK ISPs and their trade organization, Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA), according to the report. Further, the [...]
Ofcom gives nod to radio spectrum auction
The UK telecom regulator Ofcom is to release the details on the auction of radio spectrum plans that will be used by wireless broadband services such as 3G and WiMAX and mobile broadband operators and the auction of different radio spectrum is likely to be announced in the next few months. The main points of [...]
Migration related issues still raise concerns
Although Ofcom implemented a new set of rules and regulations with regard to migration procedure last year, it seems, many ISPs do not strictly follow them, according to a report. The UK telecom regulator Ofcom, instructed all ISPs to issue Migration Access Code (MAC) to its customers who switch to another provider within five working [...]
Pay TV market – Ofcom
Sky, the major satellite TV operator in UK has over 8.2 million customers while its main rival Virgin Media has 3.4 million customers. The recent study of Ofcom on Pay TV market shows the dominant role played by Sky as a broadcaster of sports and movies in recent years. It is found that more than [...]
