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Ofcom proposes changes to telecoms ADR schemes and access timeframes

Published on: 15 January 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 15/01/2025

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Issue Date: 15 January 2025

Published Date: 15 January 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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Ofcom has initiated a consultation on proposed changes to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the telecoms sector. The regulator aims to reduce the timeframe for consumers to access ADR from eight weeks to six weeks after lodging a complaint. Ofcom also plans to reapprove both existing ADR schemes (Communications Ombudsman and CISAS) with minor improvements and strengthen their Key Performance Indicators. The new ADR access timeframe is proposed to take effect six months after the final decision, while updated KPIs would be implemented three months post-decision. The consultation is open until 12 March 2025.

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