As we are rapidly approaching the end of the year, I wanted to update you on the timings around Ofcom’s final decision, currently expected in February 2011. Since the consultation closed in June this year, things have been quieter for the campaign as Ofcom has been away considering all the evidence it received during the [...]

The European Commission has asked UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, to reconsider its proposed glide path so that mobile termination rates will be reduced in half the suggested time period to 0.5p by the end of 2012 rather than 2014/2015.
On 1st April 2010, Ofcom laid out its proposal for lower MTRs being introduced over [...]

This week Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries, responded to a question on Mobile Termination Rates put to him by Iain Wright, MP for Hartlepool. Iain asked if he will bring forward proposals to reduce mobile telephone termination rates; and if he will make a statement.
Ed Vaizey responded: [...]

So far our campaign to lower Mobile Termination Rates has massively raised the profile of the issue thanks to all of you that signed our petition. Your support for the campaign was vital in helping Ofcom to recommend bringing MTRs down from 4.3p to 0.5p. If Ofcom’s recommendation becomes a reality then we could all [...]