An Ofcom report has found that average broadband speeds in the UK have risen by 22 per cent since the end of 2010. The average speed nationally was measured at 6.2Mbps in November/December 2010, but rose to 7.6Mbps in just 12 months.

In addition,...

Ofcom has revised its plans for dealing with the 4G spectrum, announcing that it aims to bring coverage to at least 98 per cent of the population. 

This means, once it does eventually go live, that consumers across the country should all be...

Looking forward to widespread 4G fun and quick mobile browsing on your smartphone or tablet? Well, don't get too excited because, despite the likes of O2 already testing its LTE network, we're not going to have widespread availability in the UK until...

Communications watchdog Ofcom is putting an end to rollover contracts (also known as Automatically Renewable Contracts, or ARCs) meaning that people won't be kept on minimum term deals for their landline or broadband deals without agreeing to it.

ARCs...

Ofcom has invited applications from commercial public service broadcasters for this fifth HD slot on Freeview.

The move opens the door for Channel 5 to make the Freeview HD plunge, 18 months or so after it ballsed up its last attempt by not...

Ofcom has revealed the results of the latest Communications Market Report which has highlighted the full extent of the smartphone revolution. The communications watchdog has stated that we're a nation obsessed with smartphones.

The smartphone...

An Ofcom report has found that average broadband speeds in the UK have risen by 10 per cent since the end of 2010. The average speed nationally was measured at 6.2Mbit/s in November/December last year, but is now 6.8Mbit/s (as of May 2011).

In...

Ofcom has published its findings from research to gauge levels of satisfaction within the communications industry and there's one clear winner - Sky.

BSkyB came top in terms of most satisfaction and least dissatisfaction in the pay TV market...

Ofcom is set to put a cap on the prices that BT Wholesale can charge ISPs in rural areas, meaning a reduction in broadband cost for countryside customers. 

A yearly 12 per cent below inflation reduction will mean serious savings for those in...

Ofcom has proposed an interesting way of using the freed-up airspace from FM radio's switch to digital - a Wi-Fi alternative using White Space technology.

The White Space routers, or transmitters, that the communications watchdog are proposing...

Ofcom has launched the first ever interactive UK fixed line broadband map, bringing with it a clear picture of the country's best broadband speeds.

The map comprises of four different key broadband statistics. First up is the availability of...

Ofcom has announced that it will allow mobile networks to trade off the rights to the radio spectrum that it owns, meaning that operators with a greater need for spectrum can pay a premium to operators who need it less.

The spectrum up for...

eBay plans to use next years 4G auction to its advantage, asking Ofcom to keep spectrum prices low to boost operator competition and improve service, hopefully leading to increased smartphone activity on its site.

Mobile data has already become...

Ofcom has revealed that the UK's 4G network, set to go live in 2013, will "deliver more than 200 per cent of the capacity of existing 3G technologies, using the same amount of spectrum."

Dr Stephen Unger, Chief Technology Officer at Ofcom said:...

Ofcom has revealed its report of the most complained about telecoms providers between October 2010 and February 2011, and it looks as though Three UK, T-mobile and Talk Talk have all got their work cut out.

The complaints data collected...