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UK Government to legislate to remove barriers to broadband deployment

The new law would give Ofcom powers to obtain operators’ deployment plans, and publish data about areas where rollout is not yet planned.

UK Competition and Markets Authority calls for a new regime to regulate Big Tech

The CMA asks the UK Government to reform competition law to tackle Google and Facebook’s market power.

UK regulators form a Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

Ofcom, the ICO and the CMA strengthen their collaboration to better monitor online services.

UK House of Lords Committee warns of a ‘pandemic of misinformation’

The Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee published the findings of its inquiry on Digital Technology and Trust, along with a set of proposed remedies.

Ofcom sets out funding rules for universal service broadband providers

The regulator sets out its approach to determining and refunding any unfair costs that universal service providers may incur.

Ofcom finalises its work plan for 2020/21

The UK regulator adjusts its schedule in light of the coronavirus pandemic, but leaving its key priorities unchanged.

UK Government agrees measures with the telecoms industry to tackle the coronavirus pandemic

Operators will offer more generous allowances, and be fair to customers who struggle to pay their bills on time.

Ofcom's approach to regulation during the coronavirus pandemic

The UK regulator will pause consultations, and focus on measures for the protection of consumers.

Ofcom finalises rules for 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award

The regulator set out the rules for the 700MHz and 3.6–3.8GHz award, for which it will not impose coverage obligations due to MNOs’ commitment to the Shared Rural Network.

UK Government sets up digital markets taskforce

The taskforce will build on the Digital Competition Expert Panel review to address competition problems in digital markets.