UK Internet and Telecoms Regulation

This module, presented by Neil Brown, explores the complexities of telecommunications regulation in the UK. Neil highlights how the UK regulatory regime has diverged from that of the EU, with Ofcom currently consulting on potential changes to UK law.

He emphasises that UK telecommunications regulation primarily focuses on connectivity, infrastructure, and services — but not the internet itself. The session also examines how the scope of the regulatory framework has become less clear due to the rise of over-the-top services and the evolving nature of voice and messaging platforms.