Ofcom

  • Ofcom research shows tablets and smartphones are bringing families together

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    Almost a quarter of UK households own at least one tablet computer, according to new research published by Ofcom. The telecoms regulator says the growth of smartphones, now owned by 51% of UK adults, and tablets has helped increase the amount of time families spend watching TV together. The devices mean family members are able…

  • O2 announces 4G switch-on date

    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…

  • Information Commissioner and Ofcom commit to tackling nuisance calls

    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…

  • BT Sport announces Scottish Rugby sponsorship deal

    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…

  • Top tips to avoid being burnt by ‘bill shock’ this summer

    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…

  • 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…