Telecommunications News


Ofcom lose Number Porting case

Last Thursday, Ofcom lost a vital court case in their plans to reduce the time taken for customers to switch mobile telephone networks whilst retaining their number. More »


Vodafone increases mobile phone charges

Users of Vodafone's pay-as-you-go service will be faced with price rises of up to a third next month as the mobile giant attempts to claw back some of its lost revenue from increased regulation. More »


Telecom prices and values improve for UK consumers

Residents in the UK are spending more time utilising telecommunications services than ever before but paying less for them, according to research released by Ofcom. More »


Telecom stocks rise

Telecoms stocks were amongst the biggest gainers in yesterdays S&P 500... More »


Recession reaches telecoms industry

Slump in the world trade economy may have finally reached the telecoms industry. More »


Ofcom investigates BT pricing stategy

Ofcom are to investigate BT's wholesale pricing stategy for voice calls. More »


New Ofcom proposal to allow mobile use on UK airlines

Ofcom drafts new regulation to allow people use of mobile phones on aircraft. More »


Ofcom LogoTelecommunications complaints procedure to be revamped by Ofcom

Ofcom has announced it intends to make is simpler and quicker for small businesses and consumers to complain about their telecoms services. More »



Telecommunications costs lowered by homeworking

A new study has revealed that energy levels and costs incurred by business telecommunications applications could be greatly reduced if companies moved towards homeworking. More »


Tesco TelecomsOfcom brings Tesco investigation to an end

Ofcom has ceased its investigation of Tesco Telecoms reportedly misselling fixed line business solutions to customers, although they will continue to monitor the company for the next six month. More »



Calling from a mobile abroadOfcom tips to reduce mobile costs abroad

Tourists looking to travel outside of the UK this summer could benefit from a report recently published by Ofcom that features ten tips for how to reduce mobile bills overseas »



VoIP telecoms solution does not alter customer experience

Companies using Voice over Internet Protocal (VoIP) for their telecommunications solutions needn't be concerned that their customer's experience will change, according to one telecoms industry figure. More »


Ofcom chairman to step down in 2009

The chairman of Oftem, David Currie, is to step down from his role as media regulator within the next year. More »