... protect Freeview high definition (HD) data have been dealt a blow by regulator Ofcom. It has written to the BBC asking for more information about what the benefits would be for consumers. Initially it looked as ... for audiences across the UK". Under original plans submitted to Ofcom, the broadcaster had requested that it be allowed to encrypt certain information on set-top boxes ...

... a recent development on the GC22 regulations for broadband migration, communications watchdog Ofcom has decided to close the enforcement program. After enforcement of the regulations, the ... consumers can now switch broadband providers without much hassle and wastage of time. According to Ofcom, there are certain ISPs like Pipex that have been found in repeated non-compliance of the MAC code ...

... 12:53 GMT By Andrew Laughlin, Ofcom has recommended changes in current cross-media ownership ... increasingly utilising the internet as a source of news, Ofcom said that there remains a "strong reliance" ... exceed 50% local market share. Under Ofcom's plan, all news providers feeding ... set out recommendations for government and parliament," said Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards. " ...

... MAC code where a user was giving MAC code to change his provider, Ofcom announced that there is no need for such strict scrutiny. The watchdog has announced the closure of GC22 that was ... 2007 and September 2007. The scheme is to be replaced by new rules on switching of providers. Ofcom pointed out that the evidence collected by the implementing authorities as well as the decline in ...

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... ; border="0" /> Ofcom has asked the BBC and other Freeview TV operators to ... Freeview members to show exactly how consumers will benefit. Ofcom writes in a letter (pdf) the Freeview partners ... days. The public doesn’t get another say, but at least their views will be considered again by Ofcom, as the BBC and friends go back to the drawing board ...