Ofcom

Sky calls for Openreach separation as Ofcom announces new telecoms review

March 12, 2015

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Although part of BT, Openreach must provide equal access to all telecoms providers and sells services to some of BT’s biggest rivals, including Sky and TalkTalk.
Ofcom to trial low-cost DAB for community and local stations

February 24, 2015

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At present, many small stations cannot afford the costs of broadcasting on DAB but the media regulator suggests its trials could eventually open the airwaves to “more local and community radio stations.”
Ofcom launches consultation on new electricity helpline number

February 16, 2015

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Electricity customers across the UK are set to get a new, easy to remember, three-digit phone number to report power cuts and safety concerns.
Sky remains top Premier League broadcaster

February 10, 2015

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Sky Sports is to remain the main broadcaster of the Premier League, having won five of seven packages on offer, including Saturday lunchtime and Sunday 4pm games.
Ofcom rejects Virgin Media’s calls to halt Premier League TV rights auction

February 4, 2015

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Media regulator Ofcom has rejected a call from Virgin Media to block the Premier League’s auction of broadcast rights. It claims the way packages of rights are structured, and the League’s policy of only releasing around 40% of matches to broadcasters, is pushing up prices for consumers.
UK could gain 18 new digital radio stations

January 30, 2015

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Up to 18 new digital radio stations could be launched after two consortia applied to run a new national slice of radio spectrum, known as a multiplex.