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Digital divide between Wales and UK continues to narrow
August 19, 2010
The digital divide between Wales and the rest of the UK as a whole is continuing to narrow as Welsh consumers embrace communications services and become increasingly tech-savvy, new research from Ofcom reveals.
Ofcom research reveals an increase in the amount of television content produced in Scotland
August 19, 2010
The level of expenditure on television content produced in Scotland increased again in 2009, Ofcom’s annual Communications Market Report has revealed. Scotland now accounts for 3.6 per cent of all networked programme spend by the four public service broadcasters across the UK, up from 2.5 per cent in 2008.
Northern Ireland embraces the online world
August 19, 2010
Northern Ireland is embracing the online world according to new research from Ofcom. Seventy per cent of homes in Northern Ireland now have broadband, an increase of 6 per cent from last year, putting Northern Ireland on a par with the UK as a whole. The increase in broadband has led to a rise in...
Consumers spend almost half of their waking hours using media and communications
August 19, 2010
Consumers are spending almost half (45 per cent) of their waking hours watching TV, using their mobiles and other communications devices, new Ofcom research revealed today.
Ofcom explains how Government funding package for wireless microphone users will work
August 5, 2010
Ofcom today announced the details of how Government funding will be made available to the Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) sector to support its migration from channel 69 to channel 38. This follows the Government’s decision last month on the level and nature of this funding, which will contribute to the cost of modifying...
Better value for money for KC customers
August 5, 2010
Ofcom today proposed to allow KC, the communications provider in Hull, to bundle broadband, landline and other services, potentially leading to better value packages for consumers.
Ofcom refers Pay TV movies to Competition Commission
August 4, 2010
Ofcom has today asked the Competition Commission to investigate concerns regarding the sale and distribution of subscription premium Pay TV movies.
Homephonechoices.co.uk earns Ofcom accreditation
August 2, 2010
Homephonechoices.co.uk has today been awarded Ofcom accreditation for its price comparison service.
Removing out-of-date rules on TV ad sales & ITV Networking Arrangements consultation
July 28, 2010
Ofcom has today announced it will remove a number of rules governing the way TV airtime is sold to media buyers and advertisers.
Ofcom makes two new 116 helpline numbers available
July 28, 2010
Ofcom today confirmed that it will make two new pan-European 116 numbers available in the UK.
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