Vodafone’s UK fixed line efforts off to a shaky start
Ofcom has started including Vodafone’s broadband and landline services among its complaints data and they top both categories.
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British parents are increasingly worried about the Internet – Ofcom
Research into children’s media consumption published by UK telecoms regulator Ofcom revealed that only 54% of parents agreed the benefits of the internet outweighed its risks, the lowest level since 2011.
Ofcom eyes rural coverage for next spectrum auction
With another spectrum auction creeping up on us, Ofcom has started to throw its weight around with the terms and conditions.
Ofcom reckons we’re clueless about broadband pricing
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom thinks consumers are ill-informed about the best broadband deals and wants ISPs to help rectify that.
Ofcom to force feed localised fibre diet
It’s a new week, and therefore time for a new Ofcom consultation. This time the UK watchdog will be trying to understand whether it is feasible to hyper-localise regulations to encourage full-fibre networks.
EE and Virgin Media fined for ripping off customers when they leave early
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has fined EE and Virgin Media millions of pounds for excessive early-exit charges.
UK telecoms complaints at an all time low
The latest complaints data shared by UK telecoms regulator Ofcom reveals the level of moaning are at their lowest since it started collating them.
Ofcom’s competitiveness quest continues with another ducts and poles assault
Ofcom has unveiled its latest edition of its business connectivity market review with an all too familiar feel; how can it force Openreach and BT to play nicer with competitors.
Ofcom officially releases BT from its Openreach undertakings
Measures BT undertook in 2005 to placate Ofcom over its wholesale operations are officially no longer relevant, so it doesn’t need to bother.
Ofcom isn’t happy with EE and Vodafone’s coverage predictions
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has opened separate investigations into coverage predictions offered up by EE and Vodafone.
Ofcom ponders how to rid the internet of horridness
Nobody’s in favour of censorship but freedom comes at a price, right? This is essentially the premise for a new Ofcom discussion paper on online content.
Watershed moment: should mobile operators be worried we talk less?
A new report from Ofcom claims users in the UK spoke 2.5 billion minutes less on their mobile phones, down by 1.7% in 2017, the first such decline in history.
UK government unveils its cunning plan for future telecoms
Some UK officials had a bit of a think about telecoms infrastructure and were so pleased with the outcome they wrote it down and published it.
Streaming officially overtakes traditional Pay TV in UK
It’s been a watershed moment on the horizon for some time, but new figures from Ofcom confirm subscription numbers for streaming services have overtaken the ‘traditional’ pay TV market in the UK.
Ofcom wants 57-71 GHz band to be free for fixed wireless
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has reserved a bunch of unlicensed high frequency spectrum to be used for fixed wireless links.
BT gets a reminder Ofcom is still keeping a close eye on Openreach
Ofcom has released its first progress report on the legal separation of BT and Openreach, commenting progress is being made, but there still might be too much meddling going on.
Ofcom still determined to rinse UK MNOs over license fees
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced a fresh consultation on the license fees MNOs have to pay for some spectrum.
Ofcom reveals UK consumer telecoms value for money is improving
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has published a report into what people pay for their communications services and it implies we’re getting better at shopping around.
We need to talk about TalkTalk – Ofcom
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has done a big survey on customer satisfaction with CSPs and TalkTalk has the lowest customer satisfaction levels.
BT Mobile joins Vodafone as most complained about UK mobile provider
Ofcom has published its latest moaning charts and they reveal Vodafone finally has company at the top of this list of shame.
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