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Ofcom has backed the BBC's proposal to use DRM to protect some of its HD shows from multiple copying, with high value film and drama content set for a copying lockdown.

Ofcom has announced its plans for illegal file-sharing in the UK today and opened a loophole for those using a mobile network.

Ofcom has confirmed that it will be looking at a 'three strikes' process to clamp down on illegal file sharing in the UK.

People accused of illegal filesharing will be have access to a 'robust and effective appeals mechanism' according to Ofcom.

Could render your iPhone useless

Sky's chief executive Jeremy Darroch has insisted that Ofcom's decision to set the pricing for the broadcaster's key sports channels will adversely impact on UK sport.

BT has described Ofcom's ruling on Pay TV – which will force Sky to sell its two main sports channels to rivals at prices set by the watchdog – as 'disappointing, but a step in the right direction."

But Sky Movies and HD passed over

Ofcom has officially designated the Association for Television On Demand as the co-regulator on UK video on demand.

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.