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Ofcom appoints ATVOD as VOD co-regulator
By Patrick Goss published
Ofcom has officially designated the Association for Television On Demand as the co-regulator on UK video on demand.
Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC
By Patrick Goss published
Five will not be given a Freeview HD slot, with Ofcom deciding that the broadcaster has been unable to reach 'key criteria' to keep its slot, and deciding that the BBC should be given any extra room.
Brits top in Europe at texting and TV-viewing
By Adam Hartley published
A new Ofcom report claims that the UK is one of the world's most advanced countries in terms of our digital communications.
Ofcom to turn TV white space into mobile broadband?
By Marc Chacksfield published
The white spaces between TV channels could be used to expand mobile broadband in rural areas or even revolutionise the communications between gadgets and computers, according to Ofcom.
Clampdown on dodgy phone-selling tactics announced
By Marc Chacksfield published
Purchasing a mobile phone in the UK is set to become that little bit easier, due to a new ruling out today that's set to weed out the mis-selling of handsets.
The truth behind regulating the iPlayer
By Marc Chacksfield published
In Depth Ofcom this week announced it is in consultation to regulate the content on the many VOD services available on the web and through our set-top boxes - including the iPlayer, 4OD and Sky Player.
Ofcom publishes UK guide to phone numbers
By Patrick Goss published
Communications watchdog Ofcom has published a useful list of what UK numbers mean and how much each will cost to ring.
Ofcom pushes for faster mobile number switches
By Gareth Beavis published
Consumers looking to change mobile networks could have to wait as little as two hours as Ofcom aims to force operators to speed up their practices.
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