Category: Articles

Final batch of EECC regulatory changes in force April 2023 (yes, even OTS)

Posted on: 17th February 2023, by Magrathea

It is rapidly approaching a year since we first wrote about changes to switching and porting that resulted from the European Electronics Communications Code (EECC) and even then we were very aware of the enormity of the challenges ahead ( https://www.magrathea-telecom.co.uk/switching-and-porting-march-2022/). Not only is the industry tackling high levels of fraud and cyber-attacks alongside the […]

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Does Size Matter?

Posted on: 2nd February 2023, by Magrathea

We have had a few reasons to ponder this in recent months.  Anyone familiar with The Telecoms Security Review will know that telecommunication providers now have obligations to meet determined by the tier they fall into.   The tiers are based on the Ofcom system for assigning industry levies, and this uses ‘relevant turnover’ figures. At […]

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Ofcom Statement on Reducing Scam Calls and Texts – Magrathea Summary, Part Two

Posted on: 13th December 2022, by Magrathea

The long-awaited statement arrived from Ofcom last month, firming up much of what they included in the consultation earlier this year which can be summarised as a three-prong approach: Disrupt scams by updating rules and guidance and supporting comms providers to do more; Collaborate and share more information between relevant parties (e.g. government, regulators, banks […]

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Interoperability Best Practice

Posted on: 23rd September 2022, by Magrathea

We first wrote about our future interconnect plans back in May 2021 (see https://www.magrathea-telecom.co.uk/the-future-for-magrathea-interconnects/) and whilst that’s only 15 months ago we have covered significant ground since then. As our clients will know, here at Magrathea we always aim to be ahead of the curve. We were the first VOIP provider to receive ranges from […]

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Happy 21st Birthday Magrathea!

Posted on: 9th August 2022, by Magrathea

Last year we were proud to post that Magrathea celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Sadly, for obvious reasons, actual team celebrations were subdued with a quiet toast and some cake.  Whilst we love cake at Magrathea we really like our celebrations to be a bit louder and for us all be together.  So, we were really […]

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