“Rather like newspapers, free-TV networks have been gripped by this desire to throw all their content online for free,” Mike Darcey, Sky’s chief operating officer, has told the Broadcasting Press […]
Digital TV on three-quarters of 2nd sets
Almost three-quarters of secondary TV sets have now been converted for digital reception, according to the latest Digital Progress Report, issued by the regulator Ofcom.
Ofcom in 2011: Effective competition in pay-TV and spectrum clearance
Ofcom has published its draft annual plan for the 12 months ahead, promising fair and effective competition in the delivery of pay-TV services, and the sell off of spectrum created […]
Must carry for UK local TV
Local television services could be given “must carry” status under recommendations from Ofcom. The proposals also include the fast tracking of any channels carried over IPTV, adding to the ‘net […]
UK consumers are early adopters
UK consumers are some of the earliest adopters of new communications technologies, at least according to new Ofcom research.
Ofcom warning to adult channels
Ofcom is to meet with all licensees that broadcast adult content after the regulator revoked the licences of four channels in the sector.
Real Digital granted ‘Me too’ access to Sky Sports
Real Digital has won its fight to be included in Ofcom’s wholesale must offer (WMO) obligation for the carriage of Sky Sports 1 and 2. Real plans to launch an […]
CEE licence rush follows Ofcom clarification
Ofcom has licensed a number of channels aimed specifically at countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
New Ofcom guidance for UK-based channels
Ofcom has published new guidance covering the licensing of channels that broadcast into multiple territories. Confusion has arisen over the localisation of channels where there are variations in either programming […]
No Ofcom investigation into YouView
Ofcom has announced it will not be conducting an investigation into YouView, the former Project Canvas, stating it would be premature at this stage of its development. However, the regulator […]