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Back Dated SDE Openreach Charges Update

As many of you are aware, a large proportion of the telecoms reseller community has been hit by a large bill from BT Retail via their January 2012 WLR invoice, covering back dated charges for Special Directory Entries (SDE's). We have been monitoring the situation and now... + more

latest article published 12/01/2012Ofcom Release Plan for 2011/12

Ofcom publishes Annual Plan for 2011/12

Ofcom has today published its Annual Plan which sets out its priorities for 2011/12. They are: To promote effective and sustainable competition Ensure fair and effective competition in the delivery of pay TV services. Promote competition and investment in the... + more

published 05/04/2011100 Times Faster Internet Speeds

New Research Into Faster Internet Speeds

David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, recently announced £7.2 million of investment that could revolutionise the internet: Pioneering research could make the internet 100 times faster. The six-year ‘Photonics HyperHighway’ project will... + more

published 02/02/2011Fines for Non Compliance on Complaints Procedures

Fines Possible Over Failure to Document Complaints Procedure

Valid from the 22nd January 2011, the FCS have warned CPs to ensure that they comply with new regulatory requirements issued by Ofcom on complaint handling. The changes, which apply to all companies providing ‘electronic communications services’ to residential or... + more

published 21/01/2011Two Tiered Internet On Way

New BT Service Could Reduce Competition for ISPs

The new service from BT called Content Connect allows ISPs that use BT's network to charge content suppliers for high speed delivery focused on video. There is concern within the market that this may spell the end for net neutrality, where all traffic, regardless of volume,... + more

published 05/01/2011VAT Increasing to 20%

VAT to Increase to 20 Per Cent

The standard rate of VAT is currently 17.5 per cent but will be increased to 20 per cent on 4 January 2011, here’s what you should know. For any sales of standard-rated goods or services that you make on or after 4 January 2011 you must charge VAT at the 20 per cent... + more

published 04/11/2010EU Actions of Telecommunications

Actions for Europe

The European Commission under the new Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes is embarking on the next stage of reform, the Digital Agenda. This Digital Agenda, the aim for 2020, will seek to address current EU problems in the ICT sector: Fragmented digital markets Lack of... + more

published 15/10/2010Orange and T Mobile Merge Networks

Orange and TMobile Merge Networks

Orange and T-Mobile have merged their networks providing a new benefit to their combined 30 milling customers who will soon be able to connect between the two mobile networks. There is still no decision on what to name this emerging super brand. The network sharing deal is... + more

published 08/09/2010MVNO Poll Results - Offering Own Branded Mobile

MVNO Poll Results

Many thanks to those of you who took part in our recent online poll survey. The results below reflect where some of you are on offering your own branded mobile. The results are split fairly evenly between those thinking about it, already offering own branded mobile and those... + more

published 06/09/2010Ofcom Release Annual Communications Report

Ofcom Release Annual Communications Market Report

Ofcom have released their annual report which looks at all communications in the UK covering TV, radio, telecoms & internet. The main highlights below suggest that not only is usage of communication increasing still, but we are learning to multitask with different... + more

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