Recommendations made by Ofcom to Mobile Broadband Group

Earlier this week Ofcom provided recommendations to the Mobile Broadband Group with regards to its review of a Code of Practice for the UK

According to a recent report the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has recently provided published recommendations to the Mobile Broadband Group with regards to its review of a Code of Practice for the UK when it comes to new forms of mobile content. This is aimed at trying to reduce adult content getting to those aged under eighteen on their mobile phones.

One industry official said: “With the lines between mobile and the Internet blurring the mobile is becoming an increasingly dangerous tool for the under 18s and one that can be used to access all sorts of content. In the current telecommunications climate, operators face many new challenges and threats to their revenues. As such they need to ensure that mobile Internet threats do not lead to children having their mobile devices taken away due to parental fear. ”

He added: “It is promising to see that this issue is being taken seriously by all parties involved in the provision of mobile phones and the content that can be accessed via them. Indeed, self-regulation within the industry is proving itself hugely valuable, following a review by The Children’s Charities Coalition for Internet Safety and the Home Office.”

He concluded: “The mobile phone has been viewed as a huge benefit to safety to children, with 24 hour access to your child. This should not change. The growth of mobile Internet has led to new threats and children view their handsets as very personal and a symbol of independence. Operators must create a transparent way for parents to protect their children.”