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July 2010 WLR3 Enhancements

The latest release of the WLR3 portal from AKJ includes the following enhancements: Call Diversion No Announcment required the user to enter a CLI. The CLI prompt has now been removed. Implemented exclusion list for unsupported services on L4L transfers. When placing... + more

latest article published 22/07/2010WLR3 Industry Updates

WLR3 - Industry Updates

As a CP you’ll no doubt be aware of the numerous open WLR3 industry group meetings that take place, often on a monthly basis to allow you to express your requirements and help to shape the future of the WLR and other common products. We do however recognise that many... + more

published 22/07/2010BT Wholesale to Switch off DEDS

BT Wholesale Release New DEDS Platform

BT Wholesale (BTW) are in the process of upgrading the DEDS (Data Exchange Distribution System) platform which will have an impact on the downloading of DEDS CDRs. BTW customers currently download DEDS CDRs using FTP via an ISDN line. The upgrade involves switching from... + more

published 20/07/2010Net Neutrality Discussion Open to Industry

Debate on Practice of Internet Traffic Management

Ofcom have published a discussion paper on the practice of internet traffic management – a technique used by network operators and internet service providers (ISPs) to stem or accelerate the flow of traffic over the web. They plan to open a debate on net neutrality. Net... + more

published 30/06/2010Digital Economy Act Replaces Digital Bill

Digital Economy Act

After negotiations last week the Government have published the Digital Economy Act, a slimmed down version of the recent Digital Bill. It covers a variety of topics, but the main items to speak of include Ofcom's new outlined objectives for reporting... + more

published 20/04/2010BT Wholesale to Reduce Faults Numbers

BT Wholesale to Reduce Fault Numbers

The last winter has gone down in Met Office annals as the harshest in 31 years. But despite the big freeze and its prolonged impact on the UK’s infrastructures, in February 2010 BT Wholesale’s Service team reports hitting a figure of 99.8% for on-time deliveries of... + more

published 12/04/2010Orange and T Mobile Merger Approved by EU

T-Mobile and Orange Merger Approved

The proposed merger of T-Mobile and Orange has been given the all clear after the UK's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) withdrew its request for time to investigate the deal. The merger means that together they will become the largest mobile services provider in the UK. The OFT... + more

published 22/03/2010Introduction of new Openreach Escalation Process

Introduction of New Openreach Escalation Process

After feedback from CP’s, Openreach has released a new escalation process for when dealing with faults and order issues for SMC’s. The new process came into effect on the 8th February 2010. Their aim is to have a clear and consistent process in place to manage... + more

published 09/03/2010Digital Bill Update

Digital Bill Update

The new Digital Economy Bill looks to legalise elements of Lord Carter’s ‘Digital Britain Report’. The main measures that are to become law include: Tougher action against illegal file-sharing forcing ISPs to take a stand against offenders in the form of a... + more

published 28/01/2010Broadband Speeds Increase by 22%

Average Broadband Speeds Increase by 22% in 2009

2009 saw a considerable growth in broadband speeds which looks set to continue. Research analysts at Broadband.co.uk have reported a 22% increase in average broadband speeds over the space of the year. The average speed test has increased to 4.478 mbps from 3.667mbps over the... + more

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