Telecoms watchdog set to protect some 700 of London’s iconic red phone boxes November 9, 2021 Ofcom is set to protect some 5,000 of the UK’s iconic telephone boxes from closure, which could extend to more than 700 in London. The telecoms regulator will ensure that payphones in locations not covered by all four mobile networks, located at an accident or suicide hotspot, has had more than 52 calls made from it over the last year and whether exceptional circumstances mean [...]
Chief of Ofcom predicts resistance from tech giants November 2, 2021 Facebook, Google and Twitter will build teams of lawyers to resist regulation when online harms legislation is introduced, the head of Ofcom has warned.
News platform Novara booted off Youtube October 26, 2021 Novara Media's Youtube channel has been deleted without warning or explanation, the media channel tweeted this morning.
Networks agree to block foreign fraudster calls October 25, 2021 UK phone networks have agreed to automatically block calls made from abroad if they show up as a UK number in order to prevent fraud.
Labour pushes government to clampdown on online extremism in the wake of Sir David Amess murder October 20, 2021 Boris Johnson has insisted new internet safety laws will impose “criminal sanctions with tough sentences” on social media giants for allowing “foul content” on their platforms.
BT takes £600m landline charges case to the Court of Appeal October 19, 2021 BT will continue to defend itself against the claim of overcharging customers by taking the tribunal ruling to the Court of Appeal.
Ofcom to crackdown on TikTok, Snapchat and Twitch content October 6, 2021 Ofcom has announced plans to get tough on hate speech and inappropriate content shared on video sharing platforms including TikTok, Snapchat and Twitch. Britain’s broadcasting regulator will be given far reaching new powers to issue fines and even suspend platforms which allow hate speech and inappropriate content to be displayed. The policy change comes after [...]
Court gives 2m angry Brits the green light to claim £600m from BT September 28, 2021 A court has approved a £600m legal case against BT, on behalf of some 2m landline customers who claim they have been overcharged. The telecoms giant was investigated by Ofcom in 2017 for similar claims, which led to BT trimming future bills for those who felt short-changed. Director of Advocacy and Policy at Which?, Rocio [...]
Court gives £600m compensation case against BT the green light – CityAM : CityAM September 28, 2021 A court has approved a £600m legal case against BT, on behalf of some 2m landline customers who claim they have been overcharged. The telecoms giant was investigated by Ofcom in 2017 for similar claims, which led to BT trimming future bills for those who felt short-changed. Director of Advocacy and Policy at Which?, Rocio [...]
999 for banks: Lenders set to launch customer hotline to tackle fraud September 28, 2021 UK banks are preparing to launch an emergency hotline – dubbed the industry’s answer to 999 – later this week, in an effort to tackle surging levels of fraud. Customers who fear that they have been targeted by fraudsters imitating their bank, or other common guises such as HM Revenue & Customs or a parcel [...]