Does Ofcom regulate broadband?

Does Ofcom regulate broadband?

Current regulation, including market reviews and charge controls, relating to Ethernet and Leased Lines, Mobile Call Termination, and Residential and Business Narrowband and Broadband Access and Fixed Telephony. Ongoing and previous regulation is also available in this section.

What are the Ofcom regulations?

Ofcom is required under the Communications Act 2003 (as amended) (“the Act”) and the Broadcasting Act 1996 (as amended) (“the 1996 Act”) to draw up a code for television and radio, covering standards in programmes, sponsorship, product placement in television programmes, fairness and privacy.

What is Ofcom speed code?

The Voluntary Business Broadband Speeds Code of Practice aims to provide business customers purchasing standard business broadband services with transparent and accurate information on their broadband speeds. The Code is a voluntary commitment from the Internet Service Providers who are signatories to the Code.

How many broadband customers are out of contract?

Millions of people are out of contract and could be getting a better deal on their phone, broadband and pay-TV – are you one of them? According to our research, more than 20 million customers are out of their initial contract period, and many of these are paying a lot more for their services than they need to.

What powers will Ofcom have to regulate the Internet?

What will Ofcom have the power to do? It will broadly oversee two specific areas covering illegal and harmful content. For the former, it will make sure companies quickly take down illegal content – with a particular focus on terrorism and child abuse imagery – and prevent much of it being posted in the first place.

What company regulates the Internet?

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

Is Ofcom run by the government?

The Office of Communications (Welsh: Y Swyddfa Gyfathrebiadau), commonly known as Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom.

Who is Ofcom accountable to?

2.1 Ofcom is responsible for providing Parliament (including its Select Committees) with such information as may be requested concerning its policy decisions and actions. Ofcom is under a specific duty to present its annual report to the Secretary of State, who then lays it before Parliament.

What is Ofcom in UK?

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.

What is the Ofcom business broadband code of practice about?

What is the aim of the Code? The Code requires signatories to manage business customers’ speed-related problems, and allow customers to exit the contract without penalty if download speed falls and remains below a minimum guaranteed speed.

Do I need to tell my broadband provider I am switching?

Switching between networks You should contact both providers. Your old provider will confirm that your contract is ending – and explain any charges that might apply – while your new provider will let you know when your new contract will start.

What does Ofcom’s broadband review mean for out-of-contract customers?

Broadband customers who are out of contract are set to benefit from a package of pricing changes and commitments from their providers, following a review by Ofcom. The broadband market offers customers a wide range of choice, with different deals on offer to suit different needs.

Is EE Broadband (2019) worth it?

EE Broadband (2019) review: A great ISP – especially if you’re an EE mobile customer. EE is best known as a mobile phone operator, but its home broadband services are well worth a look. There are five packages on offer, from bog-standard ADSL2+ up to a ludicrous-speed 300Mbits/sec option. All tariffs are totally unlimited, with no usage caps.

What are the current and previous regulation of the telecom industry?

Current regulation, including market reviews and charge controls, relating to Ethernet and Leased Lines, Mobile Call Termination, and Residential and Business Narrowband and Broadband Access and Fixed Telephony. Ongoing and previous regulation is also available in this section.

Is your home within reach of the EE fibre network?

If you want to check whether your home is within reach of the fibre network – or the faster G.fast fibre services – you can use the availability checker on the EE website to see what’s available in your area and get an estimated maximum speed.