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Decision on potential liability of free Wi-Fi providers
Chris Eastham and Marina Khawaja comment on the CJEU's recent judgment on an issue that has kept many free Wi-Fi network providers and digital rights campaigners in eager anticipation...
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Ofcom delays spectrum auction of 2.3 and 3.4Ghz spectrum bands
Since my article published on 3 November, Ofcom have decided to delay the auction process for the 2.3 and 3.4Ghz bands. It has been reported that the hold-up is the result of threatened legal action
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Ofcom ruling on on-demand programme services
Telecommunications regulator Ofcom has just published its determination on a recent appeal as to whether certain audio-visual materials are "on-demand programme services" under Part 4A of the
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CJEU rules on the meaning of 'audiovisual media service'
Last week, the European Court of Justice issued its ruling in case C-347/14, which concerned the interpretation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (2010/13/EU) (the "AVMS Directive") and in
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Europe seeks views on digital content and online purchases
When developing new legislation the European Commission consults widely with citizens and stakeholders throughout the EU. On the 12th June a new consultation was launched into "contract rules for
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High-capacity Spectrum to be Auctioned
Ofcom yesterday published an update on its plans to auction licences for spectrum suitable for high-capacity use such as delivering mobile broadband. The spectrum being released, in the 2.3GHz and
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Solving the Challenges of User-Centric Networks
At Fieldfisher's recent telecoms update conference, I spoke of what I believe to be the key necessities for the next generation mobile network, and described the 'seven pillars' for 5G development
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Balancing Payments between Broadcasters and Platforms
Cable operators who retransmit public service broadcasts live over their cable networks are likely to lose the benefit of an existing copyright exception. The exception (under s.73 of the UK's
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White Spaces to change colour
Following its earlier consultation reported on in this blog (http://goo.gl/fnir8R), Ofcom has now published its decision to allow licence-exempt access to the unused parts of the radio spectrum in the
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The Network of the Future?
Just as we are all getting used to the convenience and ease in connecting to the internet that the 4G network provides – I myself having recently upgraded and been impressed by the blindingly fast