Some of the measures included in the new Digital Economy Act 2010, which covers the UK's communications infrastructure, online infringement of copyright and copyright licensing, will come into force immediately, while others will become active in two months' time.
One of the most controversial aspects of the bill - the provisions which advise how cases of the online infringement of copyright will be dealt with - will only be implemented after secondary legislation is introduced.
A statement from Felix Geyr, head of O2 home and broadband, said the firm agrees with the aim of protecting copyright but thinks threatening to cut off internet access for violations will not work.
'The real solution … is to come up with new products and services that give consumers the content they want, how they want it and for a fair price,' he explained.
Meanwhile, a blog post from Andrew Heaney, executive director of strategy and regulation at TalkTalk, said the proposals found in the digital economy bill are 'draconian'.
One of the most controversial aspects of the bill - the provisions which advise how cases of the online infringement of copyright will be dealt with - will only be implemented after secondary legislation is introduced.
A statement from Felix Geyr, head of O2 home and broadband, said the firm agrees with the aim of protecting copyright but thinks threatening to cut off internet access for violations will not work.
'The real solution … is to come up with new products and services that give consumers the content they want, how they want it and for a fair price,' he explained.
Meanwhile, a blog post from Andrew Heaney, executive director of strategy and regulation at TalkTalk, said the proposals found in the digital economy bill are 'draconian'.
