On 15 March 2022, Ofcom published a proposed Space Spectrum Strategy (Strategy) for consultation. The Strategy replaces an existing Space Spectrum Strategy published by Ofcom in 2017 and specifically sets out practical work actions Ofcom will focus on over the next two to four years.
Due to the
Continue Reading Ofcom publishes new Space Spectrum Strategy for consultation
This year has seen several pieces of legislation, regulations, and other instruments, released by the UK Government under a broader package of measures to maintain and enhance the security of communications networks and services in the UK. This includes, among others, the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (the “Security Act
Continue Reading Telecoms security: Draft Ofcom compliance guidance and resilience guidelines released for consultation
In November 2021, DLA Piper reported on the new Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (the “Security Act”), which amends the existing telecoms security regime in place under the Communications Act 2003 (the “Communications Act”).
The Security Act establishes the overarching security obligations of telecoms providers, and provides
Continue Reading Draft Telecoms Security Regulations and Code of Practice released for consultation
In November 2021 DLA Piper published a report on Project Gigabit‘s (“Project“) ‘Autumn Update‘ detailing the progress made by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS“) in its push towards nationwide coverage of gigabit-capable broadband. Further detail on the overall Project
Continue Reading Project Gigabit: Winter Update
DLA Piper has worked recently on many projects concerning FTTP (fibre to the premises) investments throughout Europe, and especially in the UK (including acting for Axione on the GBP£300m formation of Axione Fibre, for Northleaf on the GBP£100m acquisition of Quickline, and G Networks on their GBP£1billion fundraising as
Continue Reading Fibre to the Premises and the key definition of “premises passed”
On 17 November 2021, the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (the “Security Act”) was passed into law.
The Security Act will amend the existing security duties under the Communications Act 2003 (the “Communications Act”) which are applicable to providers of Public Electronic Communications Networks (“PECNs”)
Continue Reading Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021: New security obligations on providers of communications networks and services, and new powers for Ofcom to enforce compliance
In August DLA Piper published a report on Project Gigabit’s (“Project”) ‘Summer Update’ detailing the progress that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS”) has made in its push towards nationwide coverage of gigabit-capable broadband throughout the UK. Further detail on
Continue Reading Project Gigabit: Autumn Update
In June this year, DLA Piper published an update detailing the ongoing progress of Project Gigabit (the UK Government’s plan to support nationwide coverage of gigabit-capable broadband throughout the UK). Further details on the overall Project Gigabit can be found in our previous article issued in March.
In our June
Continue Reading Project Gigabit: Summer Update
In March this year, DLA Piper published an article on Project Gigabit – the UK Government’s recently released plan to support nationwide coverage of gigabit-capable broadband throughout the UK. In our article we noted that the approach to the subsidy would be a procurement-led model, whereby prospective fibre operators bid
Continue Reading Project Gigabit Update: Ofcom releases details on Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy Scheme
In 2018, we published an article setting out Ofcom’s commitment to supporting investment in full fibre broadband and highlighted changes Ofcom was planning to introduce to applicable market regulation to support investment in fibre networks.
Market regulation in the wholesale fixed telecommunications market set out in our article fell away
Continue Reading UPDATE: Regulation of Fibre Broadband in the UK: Ofcom publishes wholesale fixed telecommunications market review decisions for 2021-2026
