Ofcom
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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…
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Ofcom consults on lower fibre broadband wholesale switching fees and shorter contracts
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Ofcom says it hopes to “promote competition among superfast broadband providers,” by lowering costs imposed by BT’s Openreach division and reducing wholesale contract lengths. The proposals, which are now being consulted on, are part of a package of measures published on Wednesday by the telecoms regulator. Openreach is responsible for installing and connecting services on…
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Latest BT Sport ad claims top games are “no longer on Sky Sports”
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BT’s is using the latest adverts for its upcoming sport channels to highlight that it will offer 18 Premier League matches “that are no longer on Sky Sports.” Last year BT won the right to 38 Barclays Premier League matches per season from next season, these include 18 first picks which could see it offer…