Telecoms

  • YouView software update adds EPG search

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    YouView has begun rolling out its latest software update, bringing the ability to search live TV content for the next seven days and support for Dolby surround sound over HDMI. Developed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and Talk Talk, YouView combines subscription-free broadcast channels with broadband delivered content from catch-up services…

  • Broadband and mobile customers could get new right to cancel contracts over price hikes

    Broadband and mobile customers could get new right to cancel contracts over price hikes

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    Broadband, phone and mobile customers could gain the power to end their contract without penalty if prices increase. At present customers are generally unable to exit a contract if prices increase during its term without paying a penalty. The only exception is where a provider agrees an increase would to cause a ‘material detriment’ to…

  • O2 increases prices for pay monthly customers

    O2 increases prices for pay monthly customers

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    With just 14 days to go until Santa makes his annual visit, mobile network O2 has given customers an early Christmas present – news of a 3.2% increase in line rental costs from February 2013. The company says it’s being forced to increase prices because of rising external costs and says it has “held off…

  • YouView goes to Hollyoaks

    YouView goes to Hollyoaks

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    The Osborne family from Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks get to grips with their new YouView set top box in this new video from the free-to-air TV provider. Developed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and Talk Talk, YouView combines subscription-free broadcast channels with broadband delivered content from catch-up services such as the…

  • BT Vision Player on YouView – updated

    BT Vision Player on YouView – updated

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    We cast our critical eye over the BT Vision Player, now available on YouView.

  • Two more ISPs launch YouView bundles

    Two more ISPs launch YouView bundles

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    Broadband customers living on the Channel Islands and in within the KC coverage area of Hull and East Yorkshire can now get a free YouView box from their local broadband providers. Jersey and Guernsey residents can now obtain a YouView box as part of a bundle from local ISP JT. In a statement Barna Kutvolgyi,…