Ive only skimmed but some of it seems not quite right.
You could be prosecuted if your broadband interferes with radio signals
Um... should that be network equipment... its not broadband!
The headline screams wrong technology and puts a totally different slant on what IMHO should be a valid topic.
The Government agency has become increasingly concerned in recent years about "power line" networking equipment.
Good! On here we are aware of the effects of RFI from powerline adapters and have seen what a mess it can make
to broadband
“Ofcom’s proposals are designed to update existing regulations to take account of developments in technology. They are not in response to requests from any organisation.
Good. Ive already moaned on here the fact that BT sell a powerline device that is banned in Norway because it produces too much RFI
As well as networking adapters, Ofcom said that in the past two years it had received complaints of electromagnetic interference from TV aerial amplifiers, electrical transformers, high voltage power cables and lighting, among other equipment.
GCHQ declined to comment on the proposed clampdown. The agency has lobbied for stricter enforcement of anti-interference legislation for several years
About bleeding time they sit up and take note. Someone needs the power to be able to do something about badly manufactured & faulty equipment that causes REIN.
