The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has opened a consultation to guide Ofcom’s strategic priorities.
UK Government sets out strategy to improve mobile coverage and broadband investment
UK Government report recommends regulating online platforms for news
Ofcom consults on regulations for the UK’s 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz spectrum auction
O2 and Vodafone to strengthen network sharing agreement in the UK
O2 and Vodafone have agreed a non-binding intention to strengthen their existing network sharing partnership ahead of a 5G rollout.
Ofcom extends enforcement programme into early termination charges
The enforcement programme is looking at the charges imposed when consumers on fixed term contracts terminate those contracts early (early termination charges or ‘ETCs’). It has already been extended twice, having started in June 2017.
Ofcom announces plans for 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz spectrum awards
ICO releases guidelines for data protection under no-deal Brexit
The UK data protection authority released advice and guidance to get ready for the worst-case scenario.
Ofcom proposes geographical segmentation of broadband markets
The UK regulator sets out its view for the market reviews after 2021, when carrying out the next review of wholesale telecoms networks
TalkTalk launches FibreNation to invest in fibre infrastructure
Ofcom fines EE and Virgin Media £13.3m over charges for early contract termination
The UK regulator has imposed penalties on EE (£6.3m) and Virgin Media (£7m) for breaches of consumer protection rules
