Ofcom has given the green light for mobile network operators to deliver ‘direct-to-device’ (D2D) satellite services to ordinary smartphones, clearing the regulatory pathway for calls, texts and data to be delivered from space across the UK.
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Ofcom fines Virgin Media £23.8m over digital landline migration
Ofcom has imposed a £23.8 million fine on Virgin Media, marking the largest financial penalty the regulator has issued this year, due to the telecoms giant’s mishandling of vulnerable customers during its planned migration from analogue to digital landline services.
Ofcom temporarily grants Starlink more spectrum in the UK
News The decision will give Starlink’s satellites a much-needed boost in backhaul capacity This week, Ofcom has announced it has granted permission for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation to use the E band (71–76GHz and 81–86GHz) spectrum to increase the...
BT shells out £18m in refunds after Ofcom probe
This week Ofcom has revealed that BT has refunded £18 million to an unspecified number of affected customers, as well as donating £440,000 to 17 charities.
Mobile operators quibble with Ofcom over spectrum fees
This week, Ofcom has published statements from the UK’s four national mobile network operators, all of whom are unhappy with proposed spectrum pricing remedies.
Millions of Brits have no home internet access, Ofcom warns
News An Ofcom report has revealed that around 4.5 million UK adults still do not access the internet at home The report, based on Ofcom’s 2024 Technology Tracker, highlights three core groups contributing to the digital divide: non-internet users (3% of the adult...
Ofcom wants UK to be ‘first in Europe’ to use direct-to-device satellite services
This week, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has proposed new rules that would allow D2D satellite services to be provided using the same spectrum and terrestrial mobile networks.
Share and share alike: Ofcom consults on the future of 6GHz
Today, Ofcom has launched a consultation on the future of the upper 6GHz spectrum band, potentially allowing both mobile and Wi-Fi networks to share the valuable airwaves.
Ofcom cracks down on mid-contract price rises
Starting today, UK telecom providers must clearly display any future price increases in plain monetary terms at the point of sale, following new regulations introduced by Ofcom.
Three clears up price hike messaging in line with new Ofcom policy
This week, Three UK has announced that it will simplify the way in which it communicates mid-contract price rises to its customers.
Ofcom takes aim at scam calls from abroad
Following a consultation, Ofcom will now require mobile network operators to identify and block calls from abroad which falsely display a UK telephone number
Ofcom fined BT £17.5m over 999 call failures
Today, Ofcom has fined BT £17.5 million for technical faults which caused 14,000 emergency calls to be missed over an 11-hour period last summer.
Ofcom clamps down on mid-contract price rises
Telcos will not longer be allowed to implement mid-contract price rises linked to unclear metrics like inflation
The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) announces the launch of groundbreaking Telecoms ICT Career Framework, in partnership with DSIT, Ofcom and UKTIN.
The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP), the leading professional body in the telecommunications industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Telecoms ICT Career Framework, a pioneering initiative led in partnership with DSIT, Ofcom and UKTIN to revolutionise the career pathways within the sector.
Ofcom grumbles as ISPs continue to drag feet over One Touch Switching
This week, Ofcom’s Director of Telecoms Consumer Protection Networks & Communications, Cristina Luna-Esteban, has sent a stern letter to UK ISPs, urging them to accelerate their implementation of OTS.
Ofcom probes Virgin Media over landline migration
The regulator says it wants to ensure that vulnerable customers are being treated fairly and that access to emergency services is not being jeopardised during the switch
Ofcom issues further crackdown on spoof phonecalls
The updated rules confirm that providers are expected to identify and block calls from abroad that falsely use a UK geographic code
Virgin Media O2 receives most complaints in Ofcom survey
UK communications regulator Ofcom has published a report on the number of complaints thy have received from telecoms customers over the last quarter (Q3 of 2023, July–September). Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) was the most complained about provider of fixed broadband, landline, pay TV, and pay monthly mobile services, according to a quarterly study from Ofcom.
BT clears up pricing policy after Ofcom crackdown
Following a recent Ofcom crackdown on broadband advertising and mid-contract price hikes, BT have confirmed that they will be adopting a simpler approach to their pricing models, starting from this summer. “Starting in early summer, we will introduce a pricing model consistent with Ofcom’s approach, moving away from % figures and CPI, and offering instead, a clear and simple view of any changes in “pounds and pence,” read the press release.
57% of the UK premises have full-fibre access, says Ofcom
News Ofcom’s annual Connected Nations report, which provides progress update on the availability of broadband and mobile services in the UK has been released today The report found that 78% of the UK is now covered by gigabit-capable broadband, which is an 8%...
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