The chairman of the BBC has said Ofcom’s regulation of the broadcaster is too narrow, criticising the regulator’s requirement for a Public Interest Test on its plans to expand the BBC iPlayer.
Brexit: Discovery receives German licences
Bavarian media authority BLM has granted Discovery Communications Deutschland broadcast licences for 19 TV channels targeting Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Ofcom: Half of 5-15s watching OTT TV
Half of 5-15 year olds are watching OTT television services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Now TV.
Brexit: Turner and NBC secure German licences
Bavarian media authority BLM has granted Turner Broadcasting System Deutschland and NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland broadcast licenses for six international TV channels each.
Brexit: NBC Universal applies for licences in Germany
NBC Universal International Networks has applied for broadcast licences for six international TV channels at Bavarian media authority BLM.
Brexit: Turner Broadcasting applies for licences in Germany
Turner Broadcasting System Deutschland has applied for six broadcast licences for international TV channels at Bavarian media authority BLM.
Virgin leads Ofcom TV complaints list
Virgin Media has topped the list as the most complained about pay-TV operator, in the quarter to June 2018.
Ofcom reviews “widely available” services
Ofcom has launched a review into the TV services that can carry so-called ‘listed events’.
Ofcom puts a halt on local TV expansion
Ofcom has confirmed there will be no further advertisements for local TV licences.
Ofcom updates EPG codes to improve guides for sight impaired
Ofcom is introducing changes to its codes on Electronic Programme Guides (EPGs) to make it easier for people with sight impairments to navigate through the guides.