A decade since the last national strategy, the Government has announced initial actions to tackle digital exclusion and set out its proposals for addressing the problem long-term
Three/Vodafone in the UK: Merger approval
Approval from the CMA based on behavioural, rather than structural, remedies is unusual but sensible. It does, however, mean that much of the real work starts now
Three/Vodafone in the UK: Responses to the notice of possible remedies
With varying support for an investment commitment, there are concerns that behavioural measures might not address the competition issues identified by the CMA
One touch (switch) is all it takes
The long-awaited process should stimulate broadband competition and benefit consumers, but Ofcom remains frustrated with the successive delays in the run up to its launch
Event debrief: Connected Britain 2024, Day 2
Event debrief: Connected Britain 2024, Day 1
Amid ranging assessments of the future of the altnet market, panellists also made numerous asks of the new Government, from AI to infrastructure
Three/Vodafone in the UK: The merging parties’ case to the CMA
Responding to the CMA’s critical Phase 1 assessment, the parties emphasise that the deal will be pro-competitive, enhancing network performance and benefiting consumers
UK: Simplifying broadband switching
Ofcom is hopeful about the launch of One Touch Switch in September, and urges industry to do everything possible to meet it
Contesting misleading advertising
BT and Deutsche Telekom have enjoyed only mixed success with recent challenges of their competitors’ marketing practices
Ofcom finds Sky in breach of end-of-contract notification rules
The regulator sees these alerts are an important consumer protection tool, which have saved some households close to £10 per month
