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Ofcom pushes ahead with freeing up more WiFi spectrum
U.K. telco watchdog consults on draft regulations to allocate another 125 MHz of 5-GHz frequencies for licence-exempt use.
Ofcom speaks in Marseille at FTTH conference
Press Release As an indicator of a sea change in the UK’s digital policies, perhaps nothing speaks louder than Ofcom’s first appearance on stage at the annual FTTH Council Europe conference.Steve Unger, Ofcom’s CTO, chose to give a UK perspective on...
Ofcom updates 5G spectrum plans
UK telco regulator says global harmonisation in at least one frequency band is critical to ecosystem development.
Ofcom slams UK’s poor geographic 4G coverage
U.K. telco regulator also sounds warning over lack of FTTP coverage.
Ofcom fleshes out BT duct and pole plans
U.K. telco regulator seeks to make it easier for altnets to access incumbent’s infrastructure.
Ofcom to force legal split of BT and Openreach
U.K. telco watchdog not convinced by incumbent’s own proposals to strengthen infrastructure arm’s independence.
Ofcom to stop BT from bidding on 2.3-GHz spectrum
3UK chief hits out as telco regulator decides against 30% cap on frequency holdings.
3UK ‘not confident’ Ofcom can stand up to BT, Vodafone
Mobile operator claims watchdog is afraid of being sued if it takes on the big telcos.
Ofcom cans football broadcast rights probe
U.K. regulator closes investigation triggered by Virgin Media complaint after Premier League commits to auctioning rights to more live games.
DSA welcomes Ofcom plan for more WiFi spectrum
Press Release The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) welcomes the decision by Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, to consult on a proposal to increase the amount of spectrum available to Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz...
Openreach should be legally separate entity within BT, says Ofcom
U.K. telco watchdog says BT’s networks business should have confidential discussions with rival telcos.
BT chair unsure if separate Openreach board, budget will appease Ofcom
As regulatory update looms, Sir Mike Rake says U.K. incumbent willing to give networks arm its own board and control of its budget.
CityFibre insists Ofcom is reinforcing BT’s dark fibre monopoly
U.K. altnet accuses regulator of backtracking on promises to improve duct and pole access.
CityFibre takes Ofcom to court over dark fibre rules
U.K. altnet performs dramatic volte-face as prospect of competing against BT in dark fibre market hits home.
UK telcos call on Ofcom to force Openreach into separate legal entity
Sky, Virgin, TalkTalk and others set out 10-point plan for creation of a more independent U.K. networks business.
Ofcom proposes more 5-GHz spectrum for WiFi
U.K. regulator aims to create two additional 80-MHz channels for WiFi to reduce pressure on 2.4-GHz band.
Ofcom finalises new BT leased line rules
U.K. incumbent ordered to speed up installations, cut wholesale prices, provide dark fibre access.
Ofcom eyes spectrum sharing in 3.8 GHz-4.2 GHz band
U.K. regulator launches new consultation, publishes framework for sharing frequencies.
Ofcom launches USO consultation
U.K. telco regulator seeks views on minimum broadband speed, funding.
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