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News Releases - 2009


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December

18|12|09 Telecoms
Improving consumer complaints handling processes
News release published 18|12|09

18|12|09 Telecoms
New 111 non-emergency healthcare phone number confirmed
News release published 18|12|09

17|12|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
UK consumers continue to embrace digital communications services
News release published 17|12|09

16|12|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Revised Broadcasting Code launched
News release published 16|12|09

16|12|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Ofcom awards one new community radio licence
News release published 16|12|09

09|12|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Consumers seeking better deals on communications services
News release published 09|12|09

09|12|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
UK businesses say telecoms is key to success - Some businesses missing out on best communications deals
News release published 09|12|09

01|12|09 Telecoms
Ofcom publishes BT pension consultation
News release published 01|12|09


November

17|11|09 Radiocommunications
Ofcom investigates potential for new wireless communications technology
News release published 17|11|09

17|11|09 Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom recommends reducing media ownership regulations
News release published 17|11|09

05|11|09 Broadcasting - TV
Terry Burns appointed Chairman of Channel 4
News release published 05|11|09

03|11|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Changes to the Broadcasting Code rules for promotion of Premium Rate Services (PRS)
News release published 03|11|09


October

28|10|09 Radiocommunications
Ofcom awards one new community radio licence
News release published 28|10|09

28|10|09 Telecoms
Charities awarded 116 European helpline numbers in the UK
News release published 28|10|09

19|10|09 Radiocommunications
Ofcom Decision On Boys And Girls Alone’ Broadcast on Channel 4
News release published 19|10|09

19|10|09 Radiocommunications
Securing the airwaves for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
News release published 19|10|09

15|10|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Next steps to ensure availability, take-up and effective use of communications services
News release published 15|10|09

15|10|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Digital Participation Consortium launched today
News Release published 15|10|09


September

29|09|09 Radiocommunications Telecoms
Digital TV surges among second sets: 8 out of ten TV screens now get digital
News release published 29|09|09

22|09|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
ITV network licence no longer sustainable in 2012: response to government sets out proposed delivery of regional news after switchover
News release published 22|09|09

16|09|09 Telecoms
New rules to combat mobile mis-selling come into force
News release published 16|09|09

15|09|09 Telecoms
Ofcom deregulates retail telecoms market: Move could trigger more choice and lower prices for consumers
News release published 15|09|09

14|09|09 Broadcasting - TV
Proposed regulation of video on demand services: implementing new EU law
News release published 14 September 2009

11|09|09 Broadcasting - Radio
Ofcom awards five new Community Radio licences
News release published 11|09|09

09|09|09 Ofcom corporate Radiocommunications
New Senior Spectrum and Technology appointments at Ofcom
News Release published 09|09|09

03|09|09 Telecoms
Young people want advice about online privacy
News Release published 03|09|09


August

11|08|09 Telecoms
Broadband competition reaches 6 million milestone

06|08|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Wales sees significant growth in take up of broadband - take up of services higher in rural than urban areas
News release published 06|08|09

06|08|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Northern Ireland tops UK mobile chart; Rural areas overtaking urban areas in take-up of many services; and Consumers in Northern Ireland shopping around for good deals in downturn
News release published 06|08|09

06|08|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Consumers in Scotland see communications as essential despite recession; Take up of services higher in rural than urban areas
News release published 06|08|09

06|08|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Consumers prefer communications over celebrations in recession: People taking control and getting good deals in downturn
News release published 06|08|09

03|08|09 Telecoms
Faster process for transferring mobile phone numbers
News Release published 03|08|09


July

31|07|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Keeping local media vibrant - Reviewing media ownership and local radio rules
News release published 31|07|09

28|07|09 Telecoms
Ofcom reveals UK’s real broadband speeds
News release published 28|07|09

22|07|09 Broadcasting - Radio
Ofcom awards three new community radio licences

21|07|09 Broadcasting - TV
Spend on original UK programmes declines but viewers still appreciate PSB channels
New release published 21|07|09

20|07|09 Ofcom corporate
Norman Blackwell joins Ofcom Board; Other Board changes also announced

09|07|09 Telecoms
New 111 non-emergency healthcare phone number
News Release published 09|07|09

08|07|09 Telecoms
Ofcom pledges further consumer protection for mobile users and publishes 3G mobile coverage maps for the first time
News release published 08|07|09

07|07|09 Radiocommunications
Ofcom announces new members to its Spectrum Advisory Board


June

29|06|09 Broadcasting - TV
TV viewers taking greater control as nine million digital video recorders sold

26|06|09 Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom proposes measures to improve competition in pay TV
News release published 26|06|09

17|06|09 Broadcasting - Radio Telecoms
Ofcom Awards Four New Community Radio Licences
News release published 17|06|09

15|06|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Review of Ofcom's Broadcasting Code
News Release published 15|06|2009

11|06|09 Broadcasting - TV
Channel 5 set for licence for high definition programmes on digital terrestrial television

10|06|09 Telecoms
One in five adults to get online in next six months
News release published 10|06|09

10|06|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Meeting the needs of older and disabled people: easy-to-use communications equipment, products and services
News release published 10|06|09


May

27|05|09 Radiocommunications
Ofcom gets set to manage the airwaves for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
News release published 27|05|09

26|05|09 Broadcasting - TV
No changes to the rules on the amount of advertising on TV
News release published 26|05|09

22|05|09 Telecoms
Ofcom confirms new wholesale prices for Openreach
News release published 22|05|09

21|05|09 Telecoms
Saving consumers £££s on their mobile bills

20|05|09 Ofcom corporate
Ofcom announces pay freeze

20|05|09 Broadcasting - Radio
Ofcom awards three new community radio licences

20|05|09 Telecoms
Mobile termination rates: options to benefit UK consumers
News release published 20|05|09

19|05|09 Telecoms
A swifter resolution to telecoms complaints
News release published 19|05|09

12|05|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Radiocommunications Telecoms
Record year for fines issued by Ofcom
News release published 12|05|09

11|05|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 133


April

29|04|09 Broadcasting - Radio
Ofcom awards three new community radio licences

27|04|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 132

23|04|09 Telecoms
Reducing the cost of calls to 0870 numbers
News release published 23|04|09

06|04|09 Broadcasting - TV
Half of TV households choosing pay TV services
News release published 06|04|09

06|04|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 131


March

31|03|09 Ofcom corporate
Ofcom reduces cost of regulation for fifth consecutive year; £3.5m to be refunded to stakeholders
News release published 31|03|09

23|03|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 130

20|03|09 Telecoms
Embracing edemocracy: the UK votes Yes to online communications
News release published 20|03|09

18|03|09 Broadcasting - Radio
Ofcom awards four new community radio licences

18|03|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms
Ofcom tackles barriers to communications services: proposals to introduce mobile roaming for 999 calls
News release published 18|03|09

17|03|09 Telecoms
Safer switching for consumers: Ofcom to strengthen rules on mis-selling
News release published 17|03|09

09|03|09 Broadcasting - Radio
Communities are the radio stars
News release published 09|03|09

03|03|09 Telecoms
Stimulus to super-fast broadband
News release published 03|03|09


February

27|02|09 Radiocommunications
Ofcom awards spectrum licence in Cardiff to Cube Interactive Limited
News release published 27|02|09

25|02|09 Broadcasting - Radio
Ofcom awards four new community radio licences

20|02|09 Telecoms
116 European helpline numbers in the UK
News Release

20|02|09 Ofcom corporate
Collette Bowe confirmed as Ofcom Chairman

13|02|09 Radiocommunications Telecoms
Delivering faster, better mobile broadband over the airwaves
News release published 13|02|09

09|02|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 127

05|02|09 Radiocommunications
Ofcom awards spectrum licence in Manchester to Channel M Television Limited
News release published 05|02|09

05|02|09 Ofcom corporate
Ofcom appoints new Chair and members to Advisory Committees for England - New member appointed to Advisory Committee for Wales

02|02|09 Radiocommunications
A better Digital Dividend for Britain
News release published 02|02|09


January

21|01|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom unveils public service broadcasting blueprint for the digital decade
News release published 21|01|09

12|01|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 126

12|01|09 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV
Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 125

08|01|09 Telecoms
UK’s most comprehensive consumer research lifts the lid on broadband speeds
News Release Published 08|01|09



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