Telecoms
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Orange launches online interactive thriller
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Telecoms giant Orange has launched a brand-new interactive thriller, inviting web users to join the hunt for five missing scientists. Orange Alt-Minds is an attempt to bridge the boundaries between gaming, social networking and traditional storytelling by immersing participants in a pan-Europe journey as they attempt to solve a series of kidnappings. Watch the video…
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YouView celebrates latest award win
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TV service YouView has been crowned ‘Video Gadget of the Year’ at the Stuff magazine awards. Developed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and Talk Talk, YouView combines broadcast channels with broadband delivered content from catch-up services such as the BBC’s iPlayer and 4oD. The nascent platform beat big name rivals including…
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UK completes switch to digital TV
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The UK’s switch to digital only broadcasting was completed in the early hours of Wednesday morning, ending 70 years of analogue broadcasting. Since 2008 regions of the UK have been switching to digital, freeing up space on the radio spectrum which can be used for services such as high-speed 4G mobile broadband. The final region…
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Ofcom to consult on banning mid-contract price hikes
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Media and telecoms regulator Ofcom is to consult on giving how consumers better protection against unexpected price rises within fixed-term landline, broadband and mobile phone contracts. Ofcom says a review carried out earlier this year “into the fairness of certain contract terms has identified a number of issues” with current rules and flagged up the…
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Orange revamps press site, kicks off awareness campaign
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Post sponsored by ORANGE Mobile operator Orange has revamped its global website to provider clearer and more easily accessible information to customers, investors and media. The revamp includes a new-look press section, providing content to journalists and bloggers including news releases and images to help create engaging and informative stories. There’s also details of upcoming…
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EE confirms 4G network launch date
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The UK’s first 4G mobile data services will launch on 30 October, network operator EE has confirmed. 4G provides mobile data speeds far faster than existing 3G services. Communications regulator Ofcom has allowed EE to use existing bandwidth to offer 4G while rivals must wait for additional capacity to be auctioned before they can launch…