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New mobile roaming alert – protections for UK holidaymakers

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Ofcom has opened a consultation that sets out proposals for new rules and guidance

Continue Reading New mobile roaming rules proposed by Ofcom to protect UK retail customers

On 3 February 2023, Ofcom published guidance setting out how it expects mobile providers to conduct themselves during the upcoming switch-off of 2G and 3G networks in the UK.

This article provides an overview of the background to the switch-off of 2G and 3G networks in the UK, and summarises

Continue Reading Sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks: Ofcom’s expectations for switch off of legacy mobile networks

When entering a long-term services contract, the prospect of future political or environmental changes affecting performance will not be the parties’ primary focus. However, circumstances can change quickly and without warning, particularly in what may be regarded as more challenging jurisdictions. Whether due to regime change, civil unrest, military action

Continue Reading War, Coups and Hurricanes – Exiting long-term services contracts when conditions change

On 21 October, Ofcom announced that it was revising its guidance on net neutrality. Otherwise referred to as ‘open internet’ net neutrality is the principle that users of the internet should be in control of what they see and do online – rather than the providers. Rules on net neutrality

Continue Reading Ofcom consults on more liberal net neutrality guidance

On Friday 17 June 2022, Ofcom announced a new set of rules coming into force requiring customers of telecoms services (including broadband, mobile and landline services) to be provided with “short and simple” contract details when signing up to a new deal, and an expanded right to exit from their
Continue Reading New rules on short and simple telecoms contract details

In the UK, Ofcom is responsible for, among other things, authorising and moderating use of radio spectrum. This is done through the granting of licences under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 or by making regulations exempting the use of particular equipment from the need to obtain such a licence. As
Continue Reading Ofcom proceeds with implementing the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2022