ITSPA welcomes Government drive for full fibre rollout but adds caution to current plans for PSTN switch off
ITSPA, the trade body for the next generation communications industry, welcomed the announcement today of the Government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR) but highlighted some concerns around the current plans to switch off the PSTN, which forms part of its strategy. ITSPA in general welcomed plans to incentivise further competition in the deployment of full […]
2018 ITSPA Awards Winners Announced
The winners of the 10th annual ITSPA Awards, sponsored by Magrathea, have been announced today. The Awards, which celebrate innovation and best practice across the next generation communications industry and underwent a refresh for the tenth edition, were held at the Barbican Botanical Gardens in central London. The awards were presented across twelve categories, including […]
PSD II Legal Note published
The implementation of the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD II) this year has created a number of question marks for the telecoms industry, with differing opinions from various sides of the industry. With that in mind, ITSPA has sought its own legal advice to help provide guidance to ITSPA members. ITSPA today launched a legal […]
Finalists for Tenth ITSPA Awards Announced!
The Internet Telephony Service Providers Association (ITSPA) is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s ITSPA Awards, sponsored by Magrathea! Now in the tenth year for the ITSPA Awards, they celebrate the great and the good of the VoIP and Unified Communications industry. This year has seen a significant number of entries, with 48 […]
ITSPA hopeful on movement in fixed-line switching but calls for wider Ofcom leadership around future regulation
ITSPA, the trade association for the next generation communications industry, has cautiously welcomed some of the measures proposed by Ofcom in their Annual Plan for 2018/19, which are aimed at improving switching problems between fixed-line telephony providers. The problems are focused on number portability – the right of anyone who has been assigned a telephone […]
GDPR Guidance launched with Osborne Clarke LLP
ITSPA is delighted to launch our GDPR guidance document. The guidance, produced with Osborne Clarke LLP – the leading international legal practice and associate members of ITSPA – is available exclusively to ITSPA members. With GDPR set to be implemented on 25 May 2018, this comprehensive guidance document is a must-read document. The document was […]
2018 ITSPA Awards revamped to celebrate tenth anniversary
ITSPA, the UK body representing the next generations communications industry, has today launched its tenth annual awards ceremony, sponsored by Magrathea. To mark the tenth ITSPA Awards, a complete refresh of the categories has taken place, representing the evolution of the industry and the new, innovative services provided. The three ‘Best Business ITSP’ awards have […]
ITSPA develops encryption briefing paper
The ITSPA Operations Working Group have developed a briefing paper around the issue of encryption following discussion amongst members in recent months. The document aims to provide members with a balanced view of the pros and cons of encryption and an understanding of the approach and challenges involved with providing encrypted services over real time […]
ITSPA welcomes automatic compensation regime but calls for clarity on faults with underlying network infrastructure
ITSPA, the trade body for the next generation communications industry, welcomed Ofcom’s confirmation today that they will implement the voluntary industry proposals – put together by BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin Media and Zen Internet – for automatic compensation for broadband and landline customers who lose their service or experience delays in installation or missed appointments. […]
Business Switching task Force: Porting survey – please complete!
ITSPA’s Business Switching Task Force – our new dedicated group which is focusing our lobbying efforts on number portability – has produced a survey on number portability and its impact on the industry and our customers. The Task Force has agreed that, in order for Ofcom to take the problems with the fixed line number […]
