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IPv6 Rollout in the UK (PDF, 458 Kb)
CCI Strategic Industry Forum (CCI SIF)
Inaugural meeting of the CCI Strategic Industry Forum: agenda. 7 November 2007
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Establishment of the CCI strategic industry forum (CCI SIF): members' information pack
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The Independent Audit of Spectrum Holdings (Cave,2005) reviewed major spectrum holdings, with a view to determining the scope for releasing the maximum amount of spectrum to the market and increasing the opportunities for the development of new services.
It was commissioned by the Chancellor in his pre-budget Report of 2004 and published alongside the Chancellor's pre-budget report of December 2005. The report made a number of recommendations for improving efficiency in use of spectrum by the public sector.
The Government response was published in March 2006 and accepted all the recommendations, including one for publication of a biennial "Forward Look" setting out the strategy for improvements in public sector spectrum management. The Government undertook to publish the first Forward Look in March 2007.
Forward look: a strategy for management of major public sector spectrum holdings. March 2007
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Forward look: a strategy for management of major public sector spectrum holdings. April 2009
The UK contact centre industry: a study - May 2004
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Airwave mm02 approved users list (sharers list) April 2002 applications - decisions.
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A revised list of "sharers" who are permitted to use the radiocommunications network run by Airwave MMO2
Code of practice for consideration of requests for the siting of telecommunications equipment on government occupied premises
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Code of practice for the consideration of requests for the siting of telecommunications equipment on government occupied premises
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The Code has been agreed and introduced with the aim of ensuring a consistent approach across Whitehall in response to requests to site equipment on Government buildings.
Communications liberalisation in the UK March 2001
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This booklet gives a history of telecoms privatisation and its benefits, as well as an overview of recent developments and the direction of communications policy for the next few years.
End of the Individual Licensing Regime - interim fee arrangements
On 25 July 2003 a package of EU Directives on Communications will come into force which will alter the regulatory regime under which the telecommunications sector operates currently. One of the principal changes will be the ending of the current individual licensing regime. This will be replaced by a new general authorisation regime.
Between now and the introduction of the new regime companies will continue to be required to apply for individual licences and submit ISVR registration requests, but the following interim fee arrangements will apply:-
Individual licences without Code powers - £75
Individual licences with Code powers - £15,000
ISVR registrations - no charge
Applications for licences which include code powers will be processed in the normal way up until the point where there is insufficient time to complete the statutory public consultation before the ending of the individual licensing regime. However, such applications for the telecommunications code must follow a statutory public consultation and companies should recognise that any application made after early May of this year, which includes an application for the telecommunications code, is unlikely to be granted before the end date of 24th July. Further information on the implementation of the new EU Communications Directives is available at :- http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
Implementation of new EC Electronic Communications Directives
A new packages of Directives that will establish a framework for the regulation of electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities throughout the EU has been agreed between the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. The Directives entered into force on 24 April 2002 upon publication in the Official Journal of the European Community
The new package of directives consists of:
a) Directive 2002/21/EC - a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services.
b) Directive 2002/20/EC - on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services.
c) Directive 2002/22/EC - on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services.
d) Directive 2002/19/EC - on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and services.
e) Directive 2002/58/EC - concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector.
The Directives are expected to be implemented in all member states on 25 July 2003. The provisions of these Directives will be transposed into national legislation. Individual national regulations will be brought into line with the new Directives.
For further information please click on : http://www.ofcom.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions on the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Regulations) Regulations 2003
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Mobile hones and health - Government response to the report from the independent expert group on mobile phones (Stewart Group)
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HMG response to Stewart Report on Mobile Phone health issues including emissions.
On the effectiveness of various types of mobile phone radiation shields
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Research on the effectiveness of mobile phone radiation shields.
Result of DTI consultation on additional approved users of the mm02 airwave radiocommunications network
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Description of the consultation procedure for companies wishing to be added to the Airwave Sharers list.
The Telecommunications (Licence Modifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2001
The Telecommunications (Licence Modifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/2495) came into force on 13 August 2001. This SI was made in consequence of minor defects in SI 1999/3449 and SI 2000/1711 and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of those two previous statutory instruments. Alternatively, SI 2495 can be found on www.opsi.gov.uk.These Regulations correct minor errors in conditions relating to number portability contained in the Telecommunications (Interconnection) (Number Portability, etc.) Regulations 1999.
Broadband Contact Details for enquiries
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Main Contact details on Broadband.
Broadband FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions on Broadband.
Key broadband statistics (facts and figures).
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Facts and Figures on the coverage and take up of broadband in the UK.
The Government’s broadband policy.
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Outline of the Government's policy on broadband.
Broadband - progress on national and international research
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Outline of the progress made by the Government towards its 2005 target.
Broadband Publications
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Various publications relating to Broadband.
Synopsis of activity in the English regions and devolved administrations. Report from 1 January to 30 June 2004
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A report containing information on the above. BERR is continuing to monitor progress against the £30 million Broadband Fund projects.
Economic impact study of the South Dundas township fibre network.
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Research commissioned by the Department of Trade and Industry on the economic impact of broadband in a rural community.
Study into the Regulatory Aspects of the Harmonised Spectrum of UWB and the effect on Licensed Services around 3GHZ
Study into the Regulatory Aspects of the Harmonised Spectrum of UWB and the effect on Licensed Services around 3GHZ (1779KB)
Ultra Wide Band (UWB) is an emerging technology for future short distance high data rate wireless communication. It is expected to have a number of potential commercial and mass market applications, but there have been some concerns raised in UK and elsewhere about the interference potential to other radio services. In order to gain an appreciation of the use and the technical implications of UWB BERR commissioned a short independent study. This reviewed UWB technology and the likely issues that would arise. The study concludes that subject to suitable regulatory limits applying, UWB can be readily deployed in the UK without undue interference
Please note that whilst BERR is in general agreement with the study, the findings do not specifically represent BERR policy. Further, regulations concerning introduction of UWB in the UK are a matter for Ofcom, the independent regulator of civil radio spectrum
Information on regulatory issues concerning UWB may be obtained from Ofcom www.ofcom.org
Information on BERR technical policy concerning UWB may be obtained from simon.hicks@berr.gsi.gov.uk
