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Regulating the Mobile sector

The communications regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation on the future of regulating the mobile sector in the UK.

There are now over 70 million mobile phone subscriptions, and a mobile has become an essential device for a large number of consumers.  Ofcom states that around 85% of the adult population has a mobile device, and many use them instead of fixed-line phones, cameras, video recorders and maps.

The advent of 3G mobile technology has lead to people using mobiles devices to access the Internet.  Mobile Broadband has really taken off over the last year, and many mobile operators report a huge growth in Internet (data) traffic over their mobile networks.

The UK is said to have the most competitive mobile industry in Europe, but Ofcom wants to look into issues such as increasing consumer complaints about mobile services, the cost of calls between mobile networks, addressing “not spots” in the UK where 2G coverage is poor, and increase coverage of 3G networks.

Ofcom’s Chief Executive, Ed Richards, said: “With significant market and technology developments underway, now is the right time to ask some tough questions about the future approach to regulation. We look forward to a wide ranging debate on these issues.”

Further Information 

• Ofcom mobile sector consultation