Virgin Media was the most complained-about provider in the UK across the broadband, landline and pay-TV categories, seeing significant rises across all these areas from the previous quarter.
TF1 claims France Télévisions receiving “illegal state aid”
TF1 Group has filed a complaint with the European Commission, alleging “illegal state aid” from France in favour of the public broadcaster France Television.
Ofcom to examine BBC impartiality
The government is giving Ofcom new powers to oversee the BBC’s online content – as well as TV and radio.
Canal Plus Group cleared to acquire OCS and Orange Studio
France’s national competition regulator has told Canal Plus that it must maintain diversity within French cinema as a condition of its acquisition of OCS and Orange Studio.
Two Swedish regulators become one
The Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority (Myndigheten för press, radio och tv – MPRT) and the Swedish Media Council (Statens medieråd – SMC) have merged into a single body.
Broadcasting to retain UHF frequency band in Europe
Broadcasting will retain its position as the only primary service operating in the 470-696 MHz frequency band in ITU Region 1.
Half of broadcasters’ employees now based outside of London
Around half of UK TV and radio employees are now based outside of the capital, but media regulator Ofcom says more needs to be done to increase diversity in senior […]
Ofcom consults on new Channel 4 licence
Ofcom has announced a consultation on a new licence for Channel 4, ahead of the expiry of its current licence on 31 December 2024.
ACT condemns European Parliament Committee geoblocking vote
The ACT has condemned a vote by the European Parliament’s IMCO Committee seeking to include copyright protected works in the scope of geo-blocking regulation.
Competition authority to examine UK cloud services
Ofcom has referred the public cloud infrastructure services market to the Competition and Markets Authority for further investigation.