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David Meyer Jan 27, 2015 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Think internationally

Internet of things needs global privacy push, says UK regulator

The U.K. telecommunications regulator Ofcom has called for international industry standards on privacy in the internet of things. On Tuesday the regulator…

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Data Infrastructure, AI & Analytics, Europe, Science & Energy, Technology
David Meyer Nov 19, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK to clear 700MHz spectrum for mobile broadband use by 2022

As expected, the British telecommunications regulator Ofcom has decided to free up spectrum in the 700MHz for mobile broadband use. Already used…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
David Meyer Nov 7, 2014 (Jun 11, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK to auction off more radio spectrum to boost 4G capacity and raise at least $79 million

The spectrum, in the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz bands, is mostly in the hands of the Ministry of Defence right now, but will be up for grabs in late 2015 or early 2016.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
David Meyer Oct 23, 2013 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Why in-contract price hike controls will likely mean the end of UK handset subsidies

Carriers subsidize handsets when they're sure that their customers are locked into their contracts. Remove that certainty, and it becomes much less risky to break out the true cost of the handset and have the customer pay it off separately.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
David Meyer Oct 10, 2013 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK mobile operators face massive hike in 2G spectrum license fees

The carriers are likely to end up paying millions more each year for their 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum, reflecting the fact that this spectrum can now be reused for 3G and 4G, not just voice and SMS.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
David Meyer Oct 2, 2013 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK white space trial participants to include Google, Microsoft and Neul

http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/2013/10/ofcom-unveils-participants-in-wireless-innovation-trial/ As we reported earlier this year, the UK is planning extensive trials of so-called white space connectivity – using the spectral…

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Europe, Technology
David Meyer Apr 15, 2013 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK audit office probes 4G auction results

The audit office will investigate the auction, which took more than £1 billion less than the government had predicted. However, the rationale for the government's forecast remains highly questionable.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
David Meyer Feb 1, 2013 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK carriers may all be able to roll out 4G using existing spectrum

EE has been able to roll out 4G earlier than its rivals because it's been allowed to reuse its 2G and 3G spectrum for LTE. Now its rivals look set to get the same opportunity.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
David Meyer Jan 23, 2013 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Better late than never, as bidding begins in UK 4G spectrum auction

The much-delayed UK spectrum auction is underway. It remains to be seen how EE's decision to cut its premium 4G pricing yesterday, just months after launching the service, affects the outcome.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
David Meyer Jan 3, 2013 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Another blow for handset subsidies as UK regulator mulls price hike controls

Ofcom wants to make it possible for consumers to pull out of their mobile contracts without paying a penalty, if the carrier raises the agreed contract price. But, as operators have warned, this may mean drastically reducing upfront hardware subsidies.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
Robert Andrews Aug 16, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK’s internet video regulator is here to stay

A new agency that charges "TV-like" internet services to have their content standards regulated has proved controversial in the industry. But ATVOD has been given wholehearted backing to continue its work.…

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Europe, Media, Video
Robert Andrews Aug 14, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

VOD liability in flux as UK regulators disagree

Distributors are passing the buck and regulators are openly contradicting each other. UK VOD services may take heart as another regulator decision is overturned. But the rulings and counter-rulings leave liability for internet video in flux.…

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Europe, Media, Video
Bobbie Johnson Jul 24, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Finally, Britain looks set for 4G… but not for a year

Britain's severely delayed 4G auction came a step closer with confirmation that the bidding for mobile spectrum will finally open up. But with regulators suggesting it won't happen until early next year, UK consumers won't see any real LTE service until well into 2013.…

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Europe, Mobile, Technology
Bobbie Johnson Jul 18, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Brits say text beats talk – but data is going crazy

A study by the British media regulator Ofcom says that people are more likely to use their handsets to text rather than talk — but the real revolution is happening in mobile data, which has doubled in the last 18 months.…

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Data Infrastructure, AI & Analytics, Europe, Mobile, Technology
Robert Andrews Mar 26, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK VOD Regulator's Competency To Be Reviewed

The UK's controversial video-on-demand regulator, which has angered some web publishers by charging them to be regulated against their wishe……

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Europe, Media
Kevin Fitchard Mar 12, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

3 Italia gives a boost to Europe’s LTE ambitions

Western Europe may be behind when it comes to rolling out LTE, but Italian operators are doing their best to catch up. 3 Italia unveiled an aggressive LTE plan on Monday in which it would construct and commercially launch its 4G network this year.…

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Edge & Networking, Europe, Mobile, Technology
Robert Andrews Mar 6, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

UK ISPs Must Write Letters To Pirates, Other Measures Some Way Off

UK ISPs will have to write warning letters to illegal downloaders identified by rightsholders, after the ongoing protests of two of the larg……

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Europe, Media
Robert Andrews Jan 23, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Nokia Lumia’s TV Deal Broke UK Advertising Rules

One of the biggest components in Nokia's expensive campaign for its latest flagship handset broke UK media rules by mixing its sponsorships……

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Europe, Media, Mobile
Ingrid Lunden Jan 12, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Let's Try This Again: UK Regulator Revises 4G Auction Terms For Q4 2012

While some operators in some countries (like the U.S. and Japan) have already celebrated birthdays for their LTE services, 4G in the UK hasn……

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Europe, Media, Mobile
Robert Andrews Jan 10, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Piracy Much Higher Than Freeloaders Confess To, Ofcom Told

Illegal downloading of copyrighted content is up to twice as prevalent as perpetrators admit, according to research that will inform how Ofc……

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Europe, Media
Robert Andrews Jan 4, 2012 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Industry Moves: FT Alphaville, Ofcom, IPC, Archant

Some of the latest executive-level hirings and exits in the world of digital media business...…

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Europe, Media
Ingrid Lunden Dec 29, 2011 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Linear TV Consumption Is Growing, But Is Ad Spend?

When you consider the internet, on-demand services, games consoles, mobiles, apps and [fill in your personal favorite here], we have more wa……

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Europe, Media, Video
Robert Andrews Dec 28, 2011 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

EU To Focus On Digital Content Policy In 2012

The European Commission says 2011 progress against its digital agenda ambitions has been "mixed".…

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Europe, Media
Robert Andrews Dec 27, 2011 (Jun 9, 2020) -- Blog Post

Mobile Data Use Expected To Grow 21x By 2015

Mobile phone networks, get your houses in order. Here is how much mobile data consumption is expected to grow in the next four years...…

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Europe, Media, Mobile

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