Cable Forum - View Single Post - Are industry regulators a danger to the public?

Chrysalis · 02-02-2007, 13:20

The public perception of these regulators is they are here to protect consumers interests, ofcom in particular however will hardly ever respond to consumers concerns directly and will usually only react to competitors. Their remit seems to be just to ensure retail competition and to satisfy business interests. They certianly appear to be wary of doing something that would damage profits of the companies they regulate.

Knowing how toothless ofcom are I dont have much faith in any of the other regulators either.

02-02-2007, 13:20	#7
Chrysalis cf.mega poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leics Age: 29 Services: none Posts: 5,678	Re: Are industry regulators a danger to the public? The public perception of these regulators is they are here to protect consumers interests, ofcom in particular however will hardly ever respond to consumers concerns directly and will usually only react to competitors. Their remit seems to be just to ensure retail competition and to satisfy business interests. They certianly appear to be wary of doing something that would damage profits of the companies they regulate. Knowing how toothless ofcom are I dont have much faith in any of the other regulators either.