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Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:38:36 +0000

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until further notice. The court granted a stay after reviewing petitions from broadband providers who opposed the rule.... Read more »

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Ofcom plans to improve mid-contract price rise transparency

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:27:38 +0000

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced plans to improve transparency around mid-contract prices. The regulatory body has expressed concerns about the prevalent practice of mid-contract price rises – often linked to unpredictable inflation – adopted by major phone, broadband, and pay TV companies. In response, Ofcom is suggesting tougher protections for consumers by considering a... Read more »

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British mobile operators will be banned from selling locked phones

Ryan Daws — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:14:05 +0000

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has banned mobile operators from selling locked phones after December 2021. Locking mobiles to specific networks often causes confusion for consumers and prevents them from switching at the end of their contracts. Selina Chadha, Connectivity Director at Ofcom, said: “We know that lots of people can be put off from switching because... Read more »

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