Ofcom

New rules to combat mobile mis-selling come into force

Voluntary code fails to stem complaints

Under measures that came into force at midnight in the UK, mobile service providers will now have to adhere to new Ofcom rules designed to prevent mobile mis-selling. The new rules prohibit mobile service providers and those selling their products and services from engaging in 'dishonest, misleading or deceptive conduct'.

Ofcom reports surge in UK mobile broadband take-up

In its UK Communications Market Report 2008, communications regulator Ofcom has identified a rapid increase in the use of mobile broadband in the UK.

Ofcom confirms plans to release spectrum suitable for mobile television

Ofcom has today confirmed details of plans to auction radio spectrum suitable for a range of services, including mobile television and satellite radio. Ofcom also announced that the provisional deadline for applications is 10 April 2008, with the

Arieso chosen to deliver Ofcom research

Arieso, the wireless network planning and optimisation provider, has completed research for UK industry regulator Ofcom's report on "Application of spectrum liberalisation and trading to the mobile sector". Using its automated cell planner tool ariesoACP, Arieso was asked

Ofcom publishes provisions on new spectrum bands

Ofcom has published provisions for opening the 71-76GHz and 81-86GHz bands for licensed use, increasing the opportunities for broadband fixed wireless services.

Ofcom announces plans for 872-876MHz paired with 917-921MHz

UK regulator Ofcom has announced plans for the auction of spectrum at 872-876MHz paired with 917-921MHz (2x4MHz) in early 2007. The regulator says the available license will be made independent of which technology or application th bidder intends

Regulators co-ordinate all-Ireland spectrum policy

Radio waves can cross national borders which can present difficult challenges when assigning spectrum in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. For the first time, Ofcom and ComReg have come together to auction spectrum for a license

Ofcom proposes dropping restrictions on mobile spectrum

12 spectrum bands to be available by 2008

One of Ofcom's proposals in a raft of topics in a consultation document dealing with spectrum allocation and trading is that, "in general, there should be no restriction on the