One of those 'horizontal' consultations which should have some impact on DG InfoSoc. The programme will integrate a number of existing and future projects inluding ICT focused programmes; Modinis, eEcontent, eTen. Read more...

A look at Ofcom's approach to setting wireless telegraphy Act licence fees and the application of adminstrative incentive pricing. Read more...

A look at the regulations required under section 170 of the Act which will make previously confidential licences public and allow the spectrum trading regime to get underway before the end of this year. 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...

In the report following a recent consultation on broadband markets, France Telecom was idenitied as having SMP in the wholesale area; ART proposed lighter regulation proposed for 2005. In light of contrasting responses in the consultation, a further contribution is required on the creation of national wholesale broadband market but… 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...

ComReg has extended the deadline for responses to its consultation on market analyses on-Fixed Retail Narrowband Access markets and Fixed Retail Calls markets. It is now November 5. Read more...

The first addresses: i) definition of product and geographic markets ii) the assessment of significant market power (SMP) iii) imposition, maintenance, amendment or withdrawal of regulatory obligations. The second is about price controls Read more...

Consultation to include:i. definition of product markets and geographic markets,ii. assessments of significant market power (SMP) and iii. imposition, maintenance, alteration or suppression of regulatory obligations. Read more...

A market analysis for the wholesale interconnection markets on fixed networks where Eircom is perceived to have SMP. Read more...