Ofcom
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Channel 4 ordered to boost number of non-English shows
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Channel 4 will have to commission more programmes from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in return for having its licence renewed.
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Next generation of BT’s text relay service to be available on smartphones and tablets
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Users of BT’s text relay service – previously known as Typetalk – have been promised “significant” improvements after telecoms and media regulator Ofcom approved an updated version of the service.
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Court orders review of Sky Sports wholesale pricing decision
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Sky could be forced to offer rival BT the right to sell Sky Sports 1 & 2 to BT TV customers following a Court of Appeal ruling.
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Vodafone escapes fines after missing 3G coverage obligations
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Mobile network Vodafone has escaped punishment for missing its 3G coverage obligations. In November, Ofcom announced that EE, Three and O2 had all met an obligation to cover 90% of UK homes by June 2013 but that Vodafone’s coverage was below target at 88.66%.
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Landline, broadband and mobile customers now protected against mid-contact price hikes
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New rules protecting home and small business customers from mid-contract increases in landline, broadband or mobile prices come into force this week
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Ofcom paves the way for superfast broadband on boats, planes & trains
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Passengers on boats, planes and trains could soon enjoy superfast broadband speeds after regulator Ofcom approved the use of satellite-based technology on moving vehicles.