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6 GHz spectrum to be split between mobile and Wi-Fi services

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January 10, 2026
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Telecoms regulator Ofcom aims to split the 6 GHz band between mobile and Wi-Fi services to enable the first shared spectrum model in Europe. The regulator’s publication offers a roadmap for managing increasingly dense wireless environments. By adopting…

US firms sue UK regulator for ‘coercive’ threats, free speech attacks

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August 29, 2025
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UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is facing US legal action over its “coercive” threats enforcing the Online Safety Act and breaching free speech rights. 4chan and Kiwi Farms – two sites that aren’t exactly strangers to controversy – are taking the UK&…

Ofcom plans rules to drive UK full-fibre broadband to 96% coverage

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March 20, 2025
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UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has unveiled new rules to support the country’s full-fibre broadband rollout. The proposals are aimed at further stimulating competition and investment in the sector and build on regulations introduced in 2021. The regulator…

Amazon Kuiper satellite constellation granted UK licence

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February 4, 2025
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UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has granted Amazon an earth station network licence for its Kuiper satellite constellation. The regulator has also expanded radio spectrum availability to unlock more opportunities for satellite and fixed wireless services.&…

Ofcom tackles broadband jargon confusion with new rules

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September 17, 2024
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Ofcom’s new rules mandate that ISPs provide clearer information about their broadband services to consumers. The move, which comes into effect today, aims to address widespread confusion surrounding the terminology used to describe different netw…

Ofcom report analyses UK mobile connectivity

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September 7, 2024
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The ability to access reliable and high-quality mobile connectivity is vital for the vast majority of people in the UK, as outlined in Ofcom’s latest report titled ‘Mobile Matters’. The report – based on crowdsourced data collected from mobile devices …

Ofcom report analyses UK mobile connectivity

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September 7, 2024
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UK businesses demand automatic compensation for broadband outages

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August 27, 2024
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Major UK business groups are calling on UK telecoms regulator Ofcom to expand the automatic compensation scheme for broadband outages to cover all businesses. Currently, a voluntary system introduced in 2019 offers compensation to consumers for delayed…

UK businesses demand automatic compensation for broadband outages

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August 27, 2024
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Gen Z abandons broadcast TV as streaming dominates

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July 31, 2024
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A recent study by Ofcom has revealed a significant shift in media consumption habits among younger generations, with less than half of 16-24-year-olds now watching broadcast TV in an average week. This marks a historic low and signals a dramatic change…