Stephen Temple

Is Mobile Regulation only about draining profits from the Mobile Phone Companies

There have been three major changes of regulatory structure for the mobile phone industry over the past 30 years…a new structure every 10 years. Next year is the 10th anniversary since the 2003 Communications Act gave Ofcom a primary duty to further the interests of citizens in relation to communications matters and…where appropriate by promoting competition. It is timely to look at the powers and duties of Ofcom to see if they are “fit for purpose” for the next 10 years.