Ofcom has confirmed that its CEO Ed Richards has put his name forward for the post of director-general of the BBC. The incumbent Mark Thompson has signaled his intention to […]
Ofcom raises BSkyB test
Ofcom has taken its “Fit and Proper” test into BSkyB up a level by requesting information direct from News International.
Ofcom: Lovefilm and Netflix no threat to Sky
Ofcom says there is no clear evidence that Lovefilm or Netflix will be able to mount a competitive challenge against Sky Movies.
Ofcom complains about Dutch sex channels
The UK regulator Ofcom has registered a formal complaint with its counterpart in the Netherlands about the sex channels it is allowing to target UK viewers through the Freeview platform.
£180m to fund 4G TV interference solutions
The UK government has committed £180 million (€216 million) to fund solutions to TV interference caused by new 4G mobile services.
Ofcom considers shape of broadcast regulation
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards has told the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics that the current system of broadcast regulation is one linked to the era of analogue spectrum constraints.
Ofcom identifies local TV sites
UK regulator Ofcom has identified 20 specific sites for a local TV multiplex that it will advertise if proposed legislation is passed by parliament.
Richards views DTT redevelopment
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards has said it would be possible to develop a radical single frequency network re-plan of Digital Terrestrial Television across Europe.
Channel 5 takes Freeview HD slot
Channel 5 was the only applicant for the fifth high definition channel on Freeview HD, when the window closed on October 17.
Ofcom Wi-Fi plan for TV white spaces
Ofcom has put forward plans to run an ‘enhanced Wi-Fi’ service using the white space within the existing TV spectrum. The UK would be the first country to launch such […]