Ofcom’s record as a competition authority: an assessment of decisions in telecoms

ABSTRACT The instrument of concurrency, whereby UK regulatory authorities share and often, in practice, lead the application competition policy, is an important feature law regime. Several studies examined its pros cons from a theoretical perspective. This first article to take different approach critically assesses Ofcom’s concurrent powers telecoms sector. review identifies number shortfalls provides several recommendations on how Ofcom could improve record applying sector benefit consumers. raises some serious questions as whether concurrency improves law.