May 27 2015
The tablet computer has established itself as a must-have device in just five years with more than half of UK homes now owning one. Apple’s iPad launched in the UK on 28 May 2010 and, alongside Android and other tablet devices, it is helping to shape the way we surf the internet, communicate and watch […]
May 19 2015
Ofcom has today published research into UK audience attitudes to content on TV and radio. This covers what people find offensive on TV and radio, their awareness of and attitudes towards regulation and their understanding of advertising and product placement. The report also includes research on consumers’ access to and views on internet ‘connected devices’, […]
Apr 17 2015
Ofcom is contemplating a deregulation of the television and telecoms industry to reflect shifts in how people watch, read and talk over the past decade. In her first interview since taking over as head of the UK media regulator, Sharon White said Ofcom needed to examine how competition from US Internet giants such as YouTube […]
Apr 14 2015
The BBC Trust is likely to be replaced by Ofcom regulation if the Conservatives return to power, George Osborne has told the Radio Times. “I’ve never understood why the BBC is so frightened of regulation by Ofcom… it’s not as if ITV is poorly regulated,” he said. “Ofcom has proved itself to be a robust […]
Mar 12 2015
Ofcom has today announced an overarching review of the UK’s digital communications markets, to ensure that communications providers and services continue to meet the needs of consumers and businesses. Ofcom’s Strategic Review of Digital Communications will examine competition, investment, innovation and the availability of products in the broadband, mobile and landline markets. By assessing these […]
Feb 24 2015
An open source DAB technology to be trialled by Ofcom could spark a community broadcasting boom that enhances the DAB radio offering and advances the digital radio switchover. Currently, the cost of broadcasting on DAB is far beyond the reach of local radio stations. However, a system pioneered by Ofcom engineer Rashi Mustapha, which runs […]
Feb 2 2015
Ofcom has named Listen2Digital and Sound Digital in the running for the second national, commercial digital radio multiplex in the UK, which will deliver around 15 new national DAB stations from 2016. Ofcom invited applications in July 2014 to operate a new DAB multiplex and said bids will be assessed on the innovation they can […]
Dec 11 2014
The UK leads EU countries for the use of internet-connected televisions, with almost a quarter (22%) of UK consumers saying they have a smart TV, and the vast majority of these (84%) having connected it to the internet, according to UK regulator Ofcom’s latest International Communications Market Report. According to the report, one third (32%) […]
Nov 10 2014
RT, the Russian news channel, managed to breach Ofcom regulations four times in a single week back in early March over its allegedly biased coverage of the Ukrainian crisis. Ofcom considered that as news programming, the content in question raised issues warranting investigation under its key rule that: “News, in whatever form, must be reported […]
Nov 10 2014
The UK government’s head of spectrum planning wants digital terrestrial TV and mobile platforms to reach a deal on sharing sub-700MHz frequencies without regulators getting involved. Jane Humphreys, head of spectrum at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, said there’s no evidence that demand for terrestrial TV services will be the same as today […]
Nov 5 2014
Ofcom has today welcomed a court ruling that paves the way for more top sports events to be made available for the first time to viewers of BT’s YouView TV service. The Competition Appeal Tribunal has published an interim ruling that Sky Sports 1 and 2 should be made available on BT’s YouView service, which […]
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Jun 19 2015
Ofcom awards five community radio licences
Ofcom has today announced the award of five new community radio licences in Peterborough, Norfolk and Suffolk. Licences have been awarded to: Peterborough FM (PACO Ltd) Contact name: Dan Cissokho Phone: 01733 564163 Email: dan@peterborough.fm Website: www.peterborough.fm Peterborough FM will provide a community radio service for the general population of Peterborough. Salaam Radio (Salaam Radio […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Community Radio, Ofcom