Ofcom
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O2 announces 4G switch-on date
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O2 says it will launch its new “superfast” 4G services later this month in London, Leeds and Bradford. The company will become the second to offer 4G, which offers faster mobile data speeds, and follows rival EE’s launch last year. O2 says its service, which will cover five million people from launch, will launch its…
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Information Commissioner and Ofcom commit to tackling nuisance calls
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Ofcom have published a joint action plan to protect consumers from nuisance calls. The two watchdogs have joint responsibility for taking action against organisations that generate nuisance calls or message. The ICO is responsible for tackling companies who make unwanted marketing calls and send unsolicited marketing text messages, while…
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BT Sport announces Scottish Rugby sponsorship deal
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BT Sport has signed a new shirt sponsorship deal with Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby as part of a wider four-year deal with Scottish Rugby. The BT Sport logo will be displayed on the front of both clubs’ shirts until 2017. In addition, the deal will see BT Group and BT Sport promoted at Scotstoun…
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Top tips to avoid being burnt by ‘bill shock’ this summer
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In time for the summer holiday exodus, Ofcom has today published a new guide to help travellers protect themselves against ‘bill shock’ when using their smartphones and tablets abroad. These devices are now as much a holiday essential as suncream and swimwear, with tech-savvy travellers watching films by the pool, social networking on the beach…
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Ofcom to require more callers to use local dialling code
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Fixed-line phone users in Aberdeen, Bradford, Brighton, Middlesbrough and Milton Keynes will soon have to include their local dialling code when making calls. Phone regulator Ofcom is proposing the change order to free up new numbers where supplies are running low. The change would require callers in the affected areas to include the area code…
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BBC to launch new HD channels after Ofcom opens up more capacity
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The BBC says it will launch five new subscription-free HD channels after telecoms regulator Ofcom confirmed plans to boost the amount of spectrum available for Freeview channels. Ofcom has awarded transmission company Arqiva a temporary licence for spectrum freed up by the digital switchover which will allow up to ten additional high-definition channels to be…