Cullingworth, UK, 22 July 2020 – The number of Fixed Wireless Access internet providers across the UK jumps as homes and businesses create demand for faster broadband. Ofcom, the regulating body of UK communications services, has also joined the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA), the official trade body recognised by UK authorities for the high-standard delivery of internet access services. Becoming a key stakeholder in UKWISPA, Ofcom is recognizing fixed wireless as a mainstream broadband service to the public. “In light of our current climate where remote working,…
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INCA welcomes Ofcom’s relaxed infrastructure access regulation, citing new opportunities for independent network growth
Fixed price regulations on unrestricted access will spark greater levels of competition, says CEO Malcolm Corbett London, UK, 8 July, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) has welcomed Ofcom’s decision which removes restrictions on the use of BT’s ducts and poles in the Physical Infrastructure Market Review. The move to remove the usage and geographic scope restrictions, announced on June 28, aims to improve the attractiveness of the PIA product and help independent operators to build new networks more cost effectively. “The decision by Ofcom to open up…
Read MoreINCA calls for shared 5G spectrum following new report
Independent report highlights the importance of Fixed Wireless Access in meeting UK broadband targets London, UK, June 25, 2018: UK broadband regulator Ofcom needs to consider new approaches to spectrum management to realise the full possibilities of 5G across the country, INCA CEO Malcolm Corbett said today, as a new report revealed Fixed Wireless Access can play a crucial role in delivering high-speed broadband across the country. Commissioned by INCA and UKWISPA and conducted by Plum Consulting, the report ‘High performance wireless broadband: an opportunity for rural and enterprise 5G’…
Read MoreOfcom, FCC, UK House of Lords and Microsoft open DSA Global Summit 2018
22 regulatory bodies from around the world are being represented at this week’s conference in London London, United Kingdom, 2 May 2018: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) Global Summit 2018 began this morning with opening keynotes from representatives from the UK House of Lords, Ofcom, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Microsoft. Each representative summarised the importance of open communication on modern and innovative spectrum management methodologies, including dynamically shared and license exempt operations. Philip Marnick, Spectrum Group Director at Ofcom commented: “Managing spectrum efficiently is crucial to improving how…
Read MoreOfcom and the UK Minister for Digital to keynote Connected Britain 2018
London, UK, 19 March 2018 – As improving connectivity becomes more important than ever, Total Telecom has announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming Connected Britain event. Held at London’s Business Design Centre on the 19 – 20 June, Connected Britain 2018 returns for its fourth year to bring together the main stakeholders and key players in the digital revolution to discuss, learn and collaborate on the UK’s digital future. The Connected Britain agenda features over 150 high profile speakers, including Sharon White, CEO of Ofcom. Ms. White, who will…
Read MoreOfcom publishes report about in-vehicle measurements by LS telcom and Siroda
London, UK, Lichtenau/Baden, Germany, 18th December 2017 – LS telcom today announces the publication of a report produced for Ofcom to better understand the impact of mobile signal attenuation inside vehicles. Together with Siroda, a specialist in RF signal measurements, LS telcom conducted a study, which included a unique in-car mobile signal measurement campaign. The report “In-car Mobile Signal Attenuation Measurements” presents a comprehensive set of in-car mobile signal attenuation results as well as statistical analysis of the measurement data. The unique aspect of the study required careful consideration of…
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