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Jump in UK broadband speeds
February 2, 2012
UK consumers are achieving 22 per cent faster broadband speeds at home than they were 12 months ago, new Ofcom research reveals.
Ofcom prepares for record spectrum demand at London 2012 Games
January 23, 2012
Demand from wireless technologies that will help ensure the smooth running of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will more than double within London during the seven week event, according to analysis by Ofcom.
Proposals to extend 4G mobile coverage
January 12, 2012
Ofcom has today set out a number of new proposals for making 4G mobile spectrum available in the UK. This includes introducing new measures expected to extend coverage to at least 98% of the UK population and revised plans to promote competition.
Ofcom announces changes to Channel 4 Board
December 21, 2011
Ofcom today announced the award of a second term to the current Chairman of the Channel 4 Board, Lord Burns.
Ofcom publishes latest telecoms complaints data
December 20, 2011
Ofcom today published its latest complaints data revealing the most complained about major telecoms providers between July and September 2011.
Ofcom appoints new chairman for MG ALBA
December 19, 2011
Maggie Cunningham has been appointed by Ofcom as the new Chairman of MG ALBA, the body responsible for funding Gaelic programming. She will take up the four-year appointment at the beginning of July 2012.
Ofcom decides not to refer advertising trading market to Competition Commission
December 15, 2011
Ofcom today concluded its review of TV advertising trading. The review, which examined the way TV advertising is bought and sold, found no clear evidence of harm to consumers – whether TV viewers, advertisers or end users of products advertised on TV.
UK consumers are a nation of online shoppers
December 14, 2011
More consumers in the UK use the internet for shopping than other major countries, a new Ofcom report reveals.
Draft work programme for 2012/13
December 8, 2011
Ofcom today published its draft 2012/13 Annual Plan for consultation.
Ofcom awards four new community radio licences
December 8, 2011
Ofcom today announces the award of four new community radio licences.
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