The way broadband speeds are advertised is to be regulated under a voluntary code published by Ofcom.It wants companies to publish accurate estimates of the maximum connection speeds people can expect before they buy broadband packages.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7437097.stmCustomers misled about broadband speeds, says Ofcom
Internet service providers should sign up to a voluntary code regulating how they advertise to customers, Ofcom saysOfcom has encouraged internet service providers (ISPs) to sign up to a voluntary code which would regulate how they advertise broadband speeds to customers.The regulator said it was concerned that consumers may be misled when signing up to broadband packages which advertise speeds much higher than those received in practice.
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uk: Voluntary code for internet speed
The way broadband speeds are advertised is to be regulated under a voluntary code published by Ofcom. It wants companies to publish accurate estimates of the maximum connection speeds people can expect before they buy broadband packages.