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ISPs shouldn't diddle with your data
By Carrie Marshall published
Gary Marshall Two cheers for Ofcom's advice to ISPs

Ofcom: ISPs must be clearer on web speeds
By Kate Solomon published
Ofcom has set out new guidelines for the UK's ISPs, indicating that they must be clearer about the realistic web speeds that customers can expect from their services.

Site blocking will 'lead to an arms race'
By Kate Solomon published
The website blocking proposals put forward in the controversial Digital Economy Act would "lead to an arms race" between ISP filter solutions and pirates' workarounds.

Three could run out of network space in cities next year
By Kate Solomon published
Three has warned Ofcom that it may run out of network capacity by the end of 2012 if its planned spectrum auctions face further delays.

Regulator cracks down on UK broadband advertising
By Patrick Goss published
Britain's internet service providers have been told to completely overhaul the way they advertise broadband speeds.

Ofcom bans rollover contracts for broadband customers
By Marc Chacksfield published
Ofcom has announced a significant change to rollover contracts for landline and broadband users, making it illegal for companies to renew a minimum contract period without consent.

UK's 4G spectrum auction delayed
By Kate Solomon published
The UK faces a long wait for 4G connectivity as Ofcom's sale of spectrum that will carry the fourth generation licenses has been delayed until the second quarter of 2012.

Ofcom to allow 'white space' broadband
By Kate Solomon published
Ofcom has announced that UK ISPs will be allowed to use spectrum 'white space' to provide more broadband connections.
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