The regulatory and competitive implications of BT's plans for a NGN. Ofcom believes there are opportunities for competitor networks provided there is the availablity of access to BT's network. Read more...

Setting the roadmap for the next two years. Two key areas of focus.i.The release of newly available spectrum into the market over the next 2-3 years.ii.The transition to spectrum trading and liberalisation in relation to mobile services. Read more...

A consultation which would seek views on a Bill to consolidate the six seperate Acts which currently regulate the radio spectrum. Read more...

A further consultation on whether further national roaming conditions should be imposed on the 2G operators Read more...

A look at the methodology for calculating the Number Translation Services ("NTS") Retail Uplift charge and Premium Rate Services ("PRS") bad debt surcharge. It also seeks views on the level of the NTS Retail Uplift and the PRS bad debt surcharge and the basis for a charge control for the… Read more...

The consultation document contains a number of proposals to change the arrangements for license exemption in the UK. This includes liberalising current license-exemption criteria for High Density Fixed Satellite Services, Railway Level Crossing Sensor Systems, Underwater system use below 30 MHz and a number of short-range devices. In each of… Read more...

Ofcom has issued a consultation document about its intention to maintain licence terms and conditions for the use of spectrum by Amateur Radio enthusiasts. This update includes provisions to remove spectrum in the 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands from amateur use, which was already announced as part of the Public Sector… Read more...

Following an urgent request from Everything Everywhere to have its 2G 1800 MHz license changed to allow it to offer LTE in the refarmed band, the British regulator is consulting stakeholders to ascertain if there will be any material risk of distortion of competition if the licence is varied as… Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom has issued a consultation concerning its intention to make a Wireless Telegraphy Order. In accordance with the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, the Proposed Order is intended to replace the Wireless Telegraphy Order 2006. Read more...

Last year's decision to align the UK with the emerging European position on clearing channels 61 to 69, the 800 MHz band, meant adding channels 61, 62 and 69 to the UK regulator's existing digital switchover plans. As a result, regions where the switchover has already occurred will need to… Read more...