Ofcom’s Plan of Work 2026/27 shapes telecoms investment, altnet consolidation and compliance. Analysis of what it means for operators and dealmakers.
Ofcom published its Telecoms Access Review 2026-31 on 17 March 2026.
Ofcom’s Connected Nations Rising Data Demand and the UK’s Rapid Shift to 5G Standalone Ofcom has released its 2025 Connected Nations UK Report, reporting increasing mobile data demand and use, and the rapid expansion of 5G standalone networks. Ofcom’s Connected Nations annual report provides objective information on the UK telecoms market for operators, vendors and…
EU Digital Omnibus: simplification or new complexity for digital and AI regulation? What has happened and why does it matter? The European Commission has proposed a Digital Omnibus Regulation to streamline elements of the EU’s digital legislative framework, including amendments to the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, NIS2 and the Data Act, while repealing several existing measures…
UK AI Regulation: An overview Introduction In contrast to the overarching, prescriptive approach of the EU AI Act, the UK’s approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) is to focus on regulating the use of AI, rather than the underlying AI technology. The UK’s objective is to foster innovation whilst managing risks. 2023 UK AI Regulation…
On 17 November 2021, the Telecoms (Security) Act 2021, amending the Communications Act 2003, was enacted, with its provisions coming into force over time. The legislation: New primary legal obligations Primary duty on communications providers to identify, reduce and prepare for security compromise, and duty to prevent, remedy or mitigate effects of security compromise The…
On 27 April 2021, Ofcom announced the final results of the UK’s 2021 5G (700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands) spectrum auction. The auction raised £1.379 bn pounds, only slightly higher than the £1.1bn reserve price. Results At the end of the assignment stage (27 April 2021), Ofcom granted the following UK spectrum licences: EE…
Regulation of voice call termination in UK
Gigabit fibre to the home in the UK: Ofcom finalises regulatory framework and Government announces funding package for the “last 20%” On 18 March 2021, Ofcom published the outcome of its Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review (“WFTMR“). On 19 March 2021 the UK Government’s Department for Culture Media and Sport (“DCMS“) announced £5 billion of…