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VoIP Receives Warm Reception From UK Regulators

Posted by timothy on from the adam-smith's-spinning-slows-momentarily dept.

"In stark contrast to the U.S., where VoIP providers may be stifled by wiretap costs, the UK telecoms regulators seem to be welcoming the technology. The BBC is reporting that a block of phone numbers have been assigned to VoIP users -- and that Ofcom, the regulators, have said 'Our first task as regulator is to keep out of the way.'

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  1. Re:Expect ISP rates to rise by paedobear · · Score: 5, Informative

    You do realise this is a post about the UK don't you. Most countries don't have the long distance / local provider thing you Americans do. I mean there are cheap calling cards, but those are a little different.

  2. Re:Yes but... by perly-king-69 · · Score: 5, Informative

    This page gives a graphical indication of where MP's stand based on their voting record in the current parliament.
    Blunkett is a long way out from the vast majority of the Labour party.

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