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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

It is 5 years since the Digital Economy Act 2017 came into force in December 2017 which implemented significant changes to the Electronics Communications Code (“ECC”) into law. The revised ECC dramatically changed the balance of power between the various stakeholders and there has been significant case law

Continue Reading “We’re all in this together” – key stakeholders join together to form connectivity alliance

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, any person who wishes to operate an earth station gateway, or earth station terminals, as part of a NGSO satellite network must obtain a relevant earth station licence from Ofcom.

In December 2021, Ofcom introduced changes to its existing NGSO earth station licensing process.

As part of
Continue Reading First test of Ofcom’s new non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite system licensing process

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