Political Monitor 09/12/2016

Broadband   Ofcom launch consultation on physical infrastructure access Ofcom published a consultation detailing their plans to make it easier for companies to build ultrafast, full-fibre broadband networks using BT’s existing poles and ducts. The consultation...

Political Monitor 02/12/2016

  Broadband   Web blocking added to the Digital Economy Bill at Report Stage The Digital Economy Bill completed Report Stage and Third Reading in the Commons and will now proceed to the Lords. As mentioned in previous updates, following calls from the new...

Political Monitor 25/11/2016

Broadband   CMS Committee hear evidence from Ofcom The Chief Executive (Sharon White) and Chairman (Dame Patricia Hodgson) of Ofcom took part in an oral evidence session with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee with a range of issues related to Ofcom’s broad...

Political Monitor 18/11/2016

Broadband   ASA call for change in broadband advertising The Advertising Standards Authority published research into consumers' understanding of broadband speed claims made in ads. The key findings were: Speed is an important factor for a significant proportion...

Political Monitor 11/11/2016

Online Safety   Majority of UK police officers have investigated online child abuse A new report launched by Middlesex University called Enhancing Police and Industry Practice  concluded that the majority of UK police officers have been involved with...

Political Monitor 04/11/2017

Broadband   New ASA rules on advertising come into force On Monday, new ASA rules on broadband advertising came into force. In order to comply with the new rules ISP must: Show all-inclusive up-front and monthly costs, with no separating out of line rental...