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Airwave mm02 approved users list (sharers list) April 2002 applications: decisions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The user group (or sharers list) consists of a specified list of government approved users and airwave mm02 can only provide the airwave service to user groups that are on the list.

Internet only 		02/171301-05-2002 A4
11 Pages
Attitudes to digital switchover: the impact of digital switchover on consumer adoption of digital television. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A study on how switchover to digital television, and the announcement of a firm timetable for switching off analogue terrestrial transmissions, would affect and be perceived by different sectors of the population, and the impact this would have on adoption levels and purchasing intentions. The report is based on extensive survey work, consultation, and focus group discussion. It is the final of three reports prepared for the Digital Television Project by The Generics Group.

Internet only 		04/88230-03-2004
156 Pages
Attitudes to digital television: preliminary findings on consumer adoption of digital television. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

How the change to digital television will affect, and be perceived by, different sectors of the population. Based on extensive consultation, survey work, and focus group discussion. Prepared for the Digital Television Project by the Generics Group.

Internet only 		03/162707-01-2004 A4
75 Pages
Code of practice for consideration of requests for the siting of telecommunications equipment on government occupied premises. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The code was designed as a guidance note for managers of government premises (estate managers) with the intention of developing a consistent approach across government.

Internet only 		05/208701-05-2005 A4
5 Pages
Code of practice for the consideration of requests for the siting of telecommunications equipment on government occupied premises. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Code of practice for managers of government buildings to deal with requests to install telecommunications equipment on government premises.

Internet only 		04/63004-02-2004 A4
11 Pages
Communications liberalisation in the UK: key elements, history and benefits. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summary and history of the benefits to the UK economy and consumers of the liberalisation of the UK communications market since 1984.

Internet only 		01/77506-04-2001 A4
27 Pages
Consultation by the Department of Trade & Industry on a draft order raising the maximum penalty for persistent misuse of electronic communications networks or electronic communication services to tackle silent calls: Government response. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to the responses which were received for the consultation of increasing the maximum penalty for those making silent calls.

Internet only 		06/182103-04-2006 A4
3 Pages
Consultation by the Department of Trade and Industry on a draft order raising the maximum penalty for those that misuse premium rate services, and on disclosure of information: Government response (with implementing order attached at Annex A). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to the consultation (URN 05/1616) which closed 20 September 2005.

Internet only 		05/191301-12-2005 A4
7 Pages
Consultation document: implementation of the directive on privacy and electronic communications. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Public consultation on the implementation of the EU directive on privacy and electronic communications in the UK (2002/58/EC). The directive updates the existing EU Telecoms Data Protection Directive (97/66/EC). The changes in the new Directive include updating the definitions used, enabling location-based services, new requirements for publicly available directories, the extension of controls of unsolicited marketing to e-mail and SMS, and the introduction of controls on the use of cookies on websites. The consultation closed on 19 June 2003.

Internet only 		03/76227-03-2003 A4
126 Pages
Consultation on EU proposals for a revised regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation to obtain stakeholders views on the European Commission's proposals for changes to the regulatory framework for electronic communications and services. Consultation period ended 2 September 2008. For Government response see URN 08/1349.

In stock 		08/97512-06-2008 A4
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Consultation on EU proposals for a revision to Regulation 717/2007 on roaming on public telephone networks. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation that includes a Welsh language executive summary and impact assessment. This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the EU regulation against a background of an ambitious timetable to bring the revised Regulation into force by June 2009. The Commission has now reviewed the operation of the 2007 Regulation addressing high roaming charges for voice calls in Europe, and proposed that it be extended in duration and scope by covering SMS and data roaming. Consultation period ended 20 November 2008. See also Government response URN 09/810.

Internet only 		08/138930-10-2008 A4
31 Pages
Consultation on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on roaming on public mobile networks within the Community (COM (2006) 382: Brussels 12.07.2006). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Consultation on European Commission proposal to introduce measures to cap the wholesale and retail prices of international mobile roaming telephone communications. Consultation period ended 12 January 2007. See also consultation URN 08/1389.

Internet only 		06/197823-10-2006 A4
27 Pages
Consultation on the proposal to allow fixed penalty notices for summary wireless telegraphy act offences; Government response. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to consultation (URN 05/1879) December 2005 proposing that in relation to certain minor offences under the WT act 1949 a system of fixed penalty notices should be introduced as a possible alternative to prosecution. A fixed penalty of £100 was proposed, applying only to minor offences.

Internet only 		06/160913-07-2006 A4
15 Pages
Digital Britain report. Consultation on the proposed new duties for Ofcom; to promote efficient investment in infrastructure, to provide a full assessment of UK communications infrastructure every two years. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation on recommendations in the Digital Britain report URN 09/1026) relating to Ofcom’s investment and reporting duties. Includes impact assessments for both duties. Consultation period ended 25 September 2009. See 09/1466 for the Government response.

Internet only 		09/113813-08-2009 A4
34 Pages
Digital Britain report. Proposed new duties for Ofcom on resilience: secondary information. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation seeking to identify the best way to implement the new duty proposed for Ofcom to report on the UK communications infrastructure every two years. Consultation period ended 30 October 2009. See 09/1522 for the Government response, and 09/1466 for the Government response to related consultation 09/1138.

In stock 		09/124915-09-2009 A4
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Digital Britain report: a consultation on a direction to Ofcom to implement the wireless radio spectrum modernisation programme. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation on the Government’s proposed direction to Ofcom, to implement a package of proposals presented by the Independent Spectrum Broker in his final report to Government in September 2009. It aims to achieve the release, liberalisation and wider spread of radio spectrum including sub-1GHz spectrum between mobile network operators. Includes impact assessment. See also supplementary document URN 09/1603. Consultation period ended 5 February 2010. See 10/737 for the Government response.

Internet only 		09/132616-10-2009 A4
99 Pages
Digital television for all: a report on usability and accessible design. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Focuses on issues of usability and accessible design of digital television equipment and services. It incorporates extensive research data, and makes recommendations on addressing the issues raised. See also Appendix E: URN 03/1277.

Internet only 		03/127618-09-2003 A4
81 Pages
Digital television for all: a report on usability and accessible design. Appendix E: investigating the inclusivity of digital television set-top box receivers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

An appendix to 'Digital television for all: a report on usability and accessible design' URN 03/1276.

Internet only 		03/127711-09-2003 A4
131 Pages
Explanatory note: unsolicited marketing calls, fax messages, e-mails, text messages (SMS), silent calls and premium rate service (PRS) calls. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Background information for consumers on their rights over unsolicited phone, fax, e-mail and SMS marketing.

Internet only 		06/162810-07-2006 A4
7 Pages
Fixed penalty notices: a consultation document on the proposal to allow fixed penalty notices for summary Wireless Telegraphy Act offences. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. A consultation document on the proposal to impose fixed penalty notices for summary wireless telegraphy act 1949 offences. Includes executive summary in Welsh. Consultation period ended 31 March 2006.

Internet only 		05/187921-12-2005 A4
29 Pages
Forward look: a strategy for management of major public sector spectrum holdings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Second two-yearly forward look summarising current use of spectrum and future spectrum requirements and plans. This implements the Independent audit of spectrum holding led by Professor Martin Cave, which covered radio spectrum below 15GHz used by the public sector and for aeronautical and maritime purposes. See URN 07/817 for the first forward look.

Internet only 		09/P5717-04-2009 A4
71 Pages
Forward look: a strategy for management of major public sector spectrum holdings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

UK Spectrum Strategy Committee in consultation with Ofcom. Government response to the independent audit of spectrum holdings by Professor Martin Cave (2005); that established the basis for recognised spectrum access for crown bodies.

Internet only 		07/81723-03-2007 A4
70 Pages
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment regulations 2000. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment regulations 2000 [SI 2000 No.730] as amended by the telecommunications terminal equipment (amendment) regulations 2003 [SI 2003 no. 1903] and the radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment (amendment no. 2) regulations 2003 {SI 2003 no. 3.144].

Internet only 		04/214830-09-2004 A4
24 Pages
Frequently asked questions on the electronic communications code (conditions and restrictions) regulations 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides answers to the most frequently asked questions on the electronic communications code.

Internet only 		04/231701-01-2004 A4
5 Pages
Government response to consultation on EU proposals for a revision to Regulation 717/2007 on roaming public telephone networks. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to the Commission proposal to extend the duration and scope of the EU regulation covering high roaming charges for voice calls in Europe to cover SMS and data roaming. Relates to consultation URN 08/1389 and acknowledges the stakeholder views that were received.

Internet only 		09/81025-03-2009 A4
14 Pages
Government response to EU consultation on proposals for a revised regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to the consultation on EU proposals for changes to the regulatory framework for electronic communications and networks (URN 08/975). Includes list of stakeholders who responded.

Internet only 		08/134904-11-2008 A4
18 Pages
Government response to the consultation on a direction to Ofcom to implement the wireless radio spectrum modernisation programme. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to the consultation on the Government’s proposed direction to Ofcom that implements a package of proposals presented by the independent spectrum broker (URN 09/1326). Includes summaries of public responses to the consultation and an impact assessment.

Internet only 		10/73709-03-2010 A4
48 Pages
Government response to the consultation on the proposed new duties for Ofcom; to promote efficient investment in infrastructure, to provide a full assessment of UK communications infrastructure every two years. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response on the new duties of Ofcom as set out in the Digital Britain White Paper (URN 09/1026). Also summarises public responses to the consultation 09/1138, see also secondary information 09/1249.

Internet only 		09/146610-11-2009 A4
7 Pages
Implementation of the directive on privacy and electronic communications (2002/58/EC) government response to consultation 18 September 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Government Response summarises the responses to the consultation on the implementation of the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (2002/58/EC) in the UK (see URN 03/762 for the Consultation Document), and the key changes that the Government has made in finalising the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 2426, as a result.

Internet only 		03/133518-09-2003 A4
11 Pages
List of responses to the consultation on the privacy directive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A list of who responded to the Government consultation document on the privacy directive.

Internet only 		06/162607-08-2006 A4
9 Pages
Mobile phones and health: government response to the report from the independent expert group on mobile phones (Stewart group). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report making recommendations on measures to reduce public concerns about the health impact of mobile telecommunications technology. It provides information for the consumer to help them make informed choices about their own and their families' use of these technologies.

Internet only 		00/174511-05-2000 A4
10 Pages
On the effectiveness of various types of mobile phone radiation shields. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Reviews the mobile phone radiation shield devices on the market and their effectiveness.

Internet only 		01/177001-06-2001 A4
24 Pages
Proposed amendments to Regulations 2, 5 and 8 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2553). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation, in the form of a letter, on proposed amendments to the Electronic Communications Code, which consists of guidelines setting out powers that can be given to providers of electronic communications networks and guidelines on the installation and maintenance of electronic communications apparatus. The proposed amendments to Regulations 2, 5 and 8 are to comply with requirements set out by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, and to ensure consistency in the application of the Code. Includes impact assessment. Consultation period ended 19 December 2008.

Internet only 		08/146914-11-2008 A4
15 Pages
Raising the maximum penalty for misusing premium rate services, and disclosure of information. A consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Seeks views on DTI’s proposal to raise the maximum fine to £250,000. It also invites views on the proposal to add the Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of Telephone Information Services (ICSTIS) to the list of those specified as persons to whom Ofcom can disclose information about third parties without their consent. Consultation period ended 20 September 2005.

Internet only 		05/129631-05-2005 A4
21 Pages
Raising the maximum penalty for persistent misuse of an electronic communications network or service to tackle the problem of silent and abandoned calls to consumers: a consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation on whether the penalty for those that make silent or abandoned calls should be increased from its present level of £50,000, and what the new maximum penalty should be. Consultation period ended 25 January 2010. See Government response URN 10/856.

In stock 		09/138526-10-2009 A4
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Raising the maximum penalty for the persistent misuse of an electronic communications network or service to tackle the problem of silent and abandoned calls to consumers: Government response to consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Government's response to the consultation (URN 09/1385) that considered raising the maximum penalty for the persistent misuse of an electronic communications network or service to tackle the problem of silent and abandoned calls. Also summarises public responses to the consultation, and includes an impact assessment.

Internet only 		10/85623-03-2010 A4
31 Pages
Regulatory impact assessment related to a draft order by the department of trade and industry raising the maximum penalty for misusing premium rate services, and disclosure of information. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Regulatory impact assessment weighing up the costs and benefits of raising the maximum fine for breaching the independent committee for the supervision of standards of telephone information services (ICTIS) code of practice, and on adding ICTIS to the list of bodies to which ofcom can disclose numbering information.

Internet only 		05/191409-12-2005 A4
3 Pages
Response to the Commission communication on the review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides the Government response to the EU review of regulatory framework. See also consultation URN 08/975.

Internet only 		06/214420-11-2006 A4
23 Pages
Response to the public consultation on a draft Commission recommendation on relevant markets. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides the Government response to the EU Commission recommendations on relevant markets in the electronic communications sector.

Internet only 		06/214520-11-2006 A4
8 Pages
Result of DTI consultation on additional approved users of the mm02 airwave radiocommunications network. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

First consultation on additions to the approved user or sharers list attached to the telecommunications act licence held by airwave mmO2 to run the radiocommunications system for the police and other emergency users since the procedure was revised in February 2002.

Internet only 		02/171201-01-2002 A4
9 Pages
Richard Vos, nomination for Director of IMSO. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

UK manifesto for Richard Vos, the candidate for the post of Director of the International Mobile Satellite Organization. This publication is for an international governmental and satellite service provider audience.

Internet only 		06/189815-09-2006 A4
2 Pages
Shaping the future of telecommunications: assessing industry change and the demand for skills. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

An assessment of the changing demand for skills in the telecoms industry provided by e-Skills UK.

Internet only 		02/170201-01-2002 A4
65 Pages
Study into the regulatory aspects of the harmonised spectrum of UWB and the effect on licensed services around 3GHZ. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Study into the regulatory aspects of the harmonised radio spectrum of Ultra Wide Band (UWB). It examines the levels of regulation applied worldwide to UWB use. It was commissioned to provide an independent overview for discussion between regulators and industry.

Internet only 		06/109701-03-2006 A4
31 Pages
The advanced television services regulations 2003: compliance guidance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

DTI guidance on the advanced television service regulations (URN 03/1037).

Internet only 		03/104104-07-2003 A4
3 Pages
The Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) Regulations 2000: guidelines on the appointment of notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidelines that describe the requirements which apply in the UK for the assessment and appointment of the Notified Bodies required by the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) Directive.

Internet only 		01/100906-07-2001 A4
14 Pages
The UK contact centre industry: a study. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report providing a solid and credible base of information about all aspects of the UK's competitive contact centre industries, upon which decisions can be made, research developed, and policies formed.

Internet only 		04/105306-05-2004 A4
228 Pages
UK response to the call for input on the forthcoming review of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications and services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Detailed information about the UK’s response to the EU review of the regulatory framework.

Internet only 		06/162314-07-2006 A4
26 Pages
Ymgynghoriad ynghylch y cynnig I greu rheoliad o dan y senedd a'r cyngor Ewropeaidd ar grwydro dros rwydweithiau ffon poced cyhoeddus o fewn y gymuned (COM (2006) 382: Brwsel 12.07.2006). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Welsh language version. Commission proposal to introduce measures to cap the wholesale and retail prices of international mobile roaming telephone communications.

Internet only 		06/1978W23-10-2006 A4
20 Pages