Following the recent fuss over advertised speeds for mobile broadband, Ofcom recently announced they plan to introduce a voluntary code of practice. Last week Ofcom published a code of practice for fixed-line broadband and report that 32 ISPs, 90% of service providers, had signed up. This will ensure that ISPs give consumers “a clearer understanding of the speeds they can get and to make sure they sign up to an appropriate broadband package” according to Mobile Today, as Ofcom said they were concerned over customer dissatisfaction due to being misled by advertised headline speeds that are, in practice, unachievable.

There’s been no time frame announced for the introduction of the mobile broadband code of practice, but Mobile Today believe it could be within the next six months. They also report that is the voluntary code is not adhered to, Ofcom may “consider introducing formal regulation”. For the full story, head over to Mobile Today.