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Ofcom sets out plans for UK's full-fibre future

6 December 2016, 12:01

It wants BT's competitors to have "simpler, cheaper access" to BT's network.

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Ofcom orders legal separation of Openreach from BT

29 November 2016, 11:01

After BT fails to volunteer alternative proposals to address competition concerns.

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Survey: 60 per cent of UK folk only take landlines for broadband

25 November 2016, 10:02

Nearly 20 per cent of people don't even know their landline telephone number.

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Broadband contract advertising and pricing clearer from today

31 October 2016, 10:01

Adverts must now show upfront and monthly costs, including line rental charges.

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Govt plan for greater accuracy in broadband speed estimates

13 September 2016, 12:01

Broadband providers should open up their data says the Local Government Assoc.

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Majority of internet users claim to be 'hooked' says Ofcom

4 August 2016, 12:10

And 15 million UK users have attempted a 'digital detox' to get away from their connected devices.

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Ofcom announces plans for a major reform of Openreach

26 July 2016, 11:31

Openreach, the network division of BT, is to become more independent.

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BT to invest billions in ultrafast broadband over next three years

5 May 2016, 13:31

Wants 12 million homes with ultrafast broadband by 2020.

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Tougher approach to broadband service price claims on the way

4 May 2016, 09:31

Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says broadband ads must be clearer from October.

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Ofcom's Smart Cities mobile network performance findings

31 March 2016, 12:01

It looks like EE is the UK's fastest and most consistent mobile network provider.

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Ofcom tables proposals for faster, simpler mobile network switching

23 March 2016, 13:01

Should switching be a 'gaining provider-led' process?

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Ofcom recommends that BT and Openreach are not split

25 February 2016, 11:01

But BT must open up its network so competitors can connect fibre to homes/offices.

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Ofcom launches Wi-Fi checker app for Android and iOS

1 December 2015, 12:46

Advises that Christmas Fairy Lights could interfere with your signal.

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Cameron pledges to make fast broadband a legal right for all

9 November 2015, 10:01

By 2020 everyone in the UK should have at least 10Mbps broadband.

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BT describes its vision for Britain's digital future

22 September 2015, 13:06

Hopes to sway the government and Ofcom decision about splitting off Openreach.

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Ofcom launches one-stop mobile coverage checker

13 August 2015, 19:05

Ofcom launches one-stop mobile coverage checker.

Mobile network switching should be easier, proposes Ofcom

28 July 2015, 13:32

Users shouldn't have to talk to their current provider in order to switch.

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EE fined £1 million for poor complaints handling

3 July 2015, 12:06

Ofcom's monitoring and enforcement programme investigation bites.

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Ofcom: Call charges clearer from Wednesday

29 June 2015, 18:37

Ofcom: Call charges clearer from Wednesday.

Ofcom gives customers more rights to quit from slow ISPs

11 June 2015, 10:46

New Code of Practice on broadband speeds extends walk-away period to full contract.

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Ofcom implements BT fibre broadband margin rule

19 March 2015, 12:15

The new rule regulates the margin between BT's wholesale and retail prices.

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UK 5G mobile data researchers achieve 1Tbps speeds

26 February 2015, 11:07

Public 5G tech demonstrations expected by 2018, possible rollout by 2020.

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Ofcom lays foundations for 5G networking in the UK

19 January 2015, 10:05

5G networks expected to enable real-time holographic video.

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Ofcom decision should make mobile broadband faster, cheaper

19 November 2014, 10:05

It will make spectrum in the 700MHz band available for mobile data use.

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Ofcom publishes UK 3G and 4G broadband speed research

14 November 2014, 14:05

An assessment of user experiences since the 4G auction in 2013.

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Ofcom reveals plans to auction off more 4G spectrum

7 November 2014, 13:15

As the UK's 4G connections are predicted to be as slow as 3G in a year's time.

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Brits spend more time with eyes on screens than asleep

7 August 2014, 14:45

The Ofcom report also suggests that those aged 14 and 15 are the most tech-savvy.

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Ofcom imposes 48 hour repair limit on most telecoms faults

27 June 2014, 12:45

The UK telecoms regulator also makes switching fibre supplier cheaper and easier.

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Ofcom finds broadband speed disparity within urban areas

19 June 2014, 12:15

Operators may be targeting wealthier urban areas for their faster connections.

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Further reducing the wholesale cost of mobile calls

4 June 2014, 19:49

Further reducing the wholesale cost of mobile calls.

UK ISPs and entertainment industry agree on piracy letters

9 May 2014, 12:30

Naughty individuals will be sent 'educational' letters suggesting the use of Netflix, iTunes.

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Britain's slowest and fastest broadband streets named

25 April 2014, 13:15

The nation's slowest streets offer an average download speed of just 0.60 Mbps.

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Which? campaigns for minimum broadband speed guarantee

21 March 2014, 11:45

Broadband companies accused of making customers pay for spends they never get.

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