legislation Archives - Telecoms Tech News https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/tag/legislation/ M2M, Small Cells, OTT VoiP, Wimax, 5G, LTE, IPTV Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:33:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.telecomstechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/telecom-icon-60x60.png legislation Archives - Telecoms Tech News https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/tag/legislation/ 32 32 UK ditches plan to force ISPs to conduct mass surveillance https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/uk-ditches-plan-to-force-isps-to-conduct-mass-surveillance/ https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/uk-ditches-plan-to-force-isps-to-conduct-mass-surveillance/#respond Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:29:26 +0000 https://www.telecomstechnews.com//?p=96794 The UK Government has ditched a plan to force ISPs to conduct mass surveillance of their users. Former British Prime Minister Theresa May previously served as Home Secretary during a particularly difficult period for national security when there was a particularly high prevalence of terror attacks. A number of ministers and intelligence agencies called for... Read more »

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Jessica Rosenworcel is officially the FCC’s first chairwoman https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/jessica-rosenworcel-officially-fcc-first-chairwoman/ https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/jessica-rosenworcel-officially-fcc-first-chairwoman/#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:31:29 +0000 https://www.telecomstechnews.com//?p=96445 The Senate has officially declared Jessica Rosenworcel as the Federal Communications Commission’s first chairwoman. President Biden’s nominee has served as the acting chair of the FCC since January 2021 following the resignation of her predecessor, Ajit Pai. The Senate voted 68 to 31 to confirm Rosenworcel as chairwoman which also grants her an additional five-year... Read more »

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Ofcom announces ‘One Touch Switch’ to simplify changing broadband providers https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/ofcom-announces-one-touch-switch-simplify-changing-broadband-providers/ https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/ofcom-announces-one-touch-switch-simplify-changing-broadband-providers/#respond Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:54:54 +0000 https://www.telecomstechnews.com//?p=95822 Ofcom has announced a new “One Touch Switch” initiative to simplify the broadband switching process for consumers. Telecom providers are among the most notorious businesses for bumping out-of-contract prices for consumers. They are especially predatory on older customers who are less likely to seek better deals. Here’s just one example of a current package that... Read more »

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UK security bill sets out penalties if telcos use Huawei equipment https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/uk-security-bill-penalties-telcos-huawei-equipment/ https://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/uk-security-bill-penalties-telcos-huawei-equipment/#respond Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:29:20 +0000 https://www.telecomstechnews.com//?p=94204 The UK has set out the security legislation that will enforce the ban on Huawei’s telecoms equipment, and it features some hefty penalties. The Telecommunications Security Bill bans telcos from purchasing Huawei’s equipment from 2021. Huawei’s existing gear must be removed entirely from British networks by 2027. Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “We are investing... Read more »

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