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The UK may enable satellite connections for smartphones, revolutionizing connectivity.

Ofcom proposes using direct-to-device satellite technology to improve mobile coverage in the UK's remote areas.

The initiative could enhance emergency services and provide backup during outages.

UK aims for full-fibre broadband access to almost every home by 2027, boosting digital infrastructure.

Ofcom is cautiously optimistic about the UK's fiber broadband rollout, maintaining current regulations despite limited competition for BT.

UK telcos can bid for mmWave spectrum in the 25.1-27.5 GHz and 40.5-43.5 GHz bands to enhance high-speed urban wireless services.

UK's Telecoms Access Review is critical for fostering investment in full-fibre broadband.

Nexfibre stresses infrastructure is essential for economic growth and competition.

The Online Safety Act is criticized for its lack of ambition and effectiveness in ensuring tech platforms prioritize user safety.

Ofcom enforces illegal content codes under the Online Safety Act, mandating online providers to comply with safety measures against harmful content.

Online platforms must assess risks of illegal content by March 2025 or face financial penalties under the Online Safety Act.

Ofcom launches enforcement program to tackle child sexual abuse material on file-sharing services under the U.K.'s Online Safety Act.

Ofcom urges social media firms to act immediately to make platforms safer.

Ofcom is revising its rules to prevent politicians from acting as newsreaders across all broadcasting platforms.

Ofcom fined GB News for breaching due impartiality rules during an interview with Rishi Sunak before a general election.

GB News fined £100,000 for breaching impartiality rules with Rishi Sunak's program.

Social media firms may be required to use facial recognition to verify children's ages, as Ofcom seeks to enforce online safety regulations.

Families urge Ofcom to shut down a website sharing graphic videos of killings, citing disturbing implications for children.

New Ofcom powers under the Online Safety Act may struggle to sufficiently combat such content.

Peter Kyle is emphasizing the urgent need for updated measures against misinformation online following the summer riots in Britain.

Ofcom sets new standards for age assurance to prevent under-18 access to pornographic content online by July 2025.

UK government prioritizes child safety online through the Online Safety Act, placing obligations on platforms to prevent access to harmful content.

Royal Mail proposes a new service to track mail delivery days to improve reliability amidst service cutbacks.

Royal Mail is changing delivery services to save costs and improve efficiency, including the proposal to end Saturday deliveries for second-class mail.

Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million for late deliveries, illustrating significant performance failures that have impacted customer trust.

Ofcom is reviewing the universal postal service, focusing on second-class delivery improvements while insisting that Royal Mail invests in efficiency.

Royal Mail may reform second-class letter deliveries, potentially cutting Saturday service to improve financial sustainability.

Ofcom is proposing changes to the postal service to adapt to declining mail volumes while ensuring sustainability and consumer needs are met.