Following a 2007 consultation, the UK regulator adopted a policy of not renewing commercial radio analogue licences beyond 31 December 2015 in order to maintain flexibility ahead of legislation on digital switchover which was not expected before then. However, licensees already providing a digital service on a DAB multiplex may… Read more...

The UK regulator is seeking comments on its proposals to introduce RSA in the 3600-4200 MHz band for Fixed Satellite service (FSS) and the 1690-1710 MHz and 7750-7850 MHz bands for the Meteorological Satellite Service (Metsat). Ofcom is proposing the introduction of RSA in these bands because several receive-only earth… Read more...

Calls for comments on proposals for improving use of public sector spectrum which include: i) freeing up bands for commercial useii)applying market mechanismsiii) new proposals for administrative incentive pricing.iv) band sharing. Read more...

Proposals for the management of ENUM in the UK through industry self-regulation. The DTI wishes to ensure that the proposed framework will result in open and fair competition and provide adequate safeguards to protect the public interest. (ENUM links telephone numbers to Internet locations and identities such as email addresses) Read more...

Consultation to consider five alternative combinations of sites, mode and power for Digital Terrestrial TV coverage. Will also address potential use of the 8k variant of the DTT standard; and how current coverage deficiencies should be managed at switchover.Digital Replacement licences to be amended by end of May. Read more...

NTS is a market estimated to be worth £1.46bn to the UK. Ofcom is asking stakeholders to consider five policy options to address the interconnect issues that have given rise to dispute. Read more...

BT has SMP in the area of NTS call termination, hence this proposal to impose two SMP service conditions – an obligation to provide Network Access and an obligation not to discriminate. Read more...

Views invited on Ofcom's proposals to boost competition, innovation and investment. Main point is requiring BT to ensure 'genuinely equal access' to its network or face competition investigation. Consultation also covers ways of improving customer's market knowledge and simplifying the process of switching suppliers. Read more...

Comments invited on Ofcom's proposals to cut the charges BT and Kingston Communications make to companies offering carrier pre-selection; and to make these cuts effective immediately on publication of the direction. Read more...

Two issues to be considered in this consultation: i. A revision of the network charge controls (“NCCs”)) using the widely acknowledged RPI-X mechanismii. It also proposes revisions to the assessment of BT’s market power in two specific interconnection economic markets. Read more...