Ofcom
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Ofcom publishes new rules for commercial drone licensing
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The regulator currently allows drones to use airwaves designated for model aircraft or for Wi-Fi. However, this is unsuitable for many commercial uses.
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BBC to merge news channels and move BBC Four online
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Under plans unveiled by Director-General Tim Davie, the domestic and international news channels will be merged into a single 24-hour global outlet.
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Streaming sticks and Smart TVs will be forced to prominently display UK catch-up apps under new rules
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Manufacturers of smart TVs and streaming sticks will need to ensure that the UK’s public service broadcasters’ catch-up services are displayed prominently.
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Virgin Media drops early exit fees for customers moving outside its network area
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The ISP’s network covers around 53% of the country, leaving millions of properties outside its footprint.
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EE to offer enhanced indoor 5G coverage from next month
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The boosted, more reliable signal will use the new 700MHz 5G spectrum acquired in Ofcom’s auction in March.
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Ofcom says a quarter of UK homes can now get full-fibre internet
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The telecoms regulator says that the number of UK households covered by full-fibre networks has grown to 24%.