Topic - ofcom

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Computers, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Brits Mull Changes in Mobile Rules

Concerned about the rising rate of consumer complaints, U.K. regulator begins the process of overhauling the industry's outdated rules.
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General news, Media, Communications, Internet

BT Group CEO To Step Down

Ben Verwaayen, who guided BT from a slow-footed monopoly to a global telecommunications player, could be headed to the venture capital world.
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Media, Communications, Internet

Games, Radio And TV Usage Drops as Internet and Mobile Phones Rise

But U.K. regulator says people continue to abandon older electronic media in favor of new communications technologies, but service provider revenues keep falling.
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Communications

Wireless Startup Captures Roofs

Macropolitan offers wireless operators in the U.K. access to rooftop aerials.
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Media

Brits Mull Radio’s End

UK regulator considers shutting off AM and FM radio and using spectrum for mobile TV.
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General news, Communications

UK May Cut Phone Charges

Telecom regulator proposes reduction in out-of-network costs for mobile operators.
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General news, Media

UK Debates TV Rights

Does the BBC own the right to stream ‘Lost’ on the Internet or does ABC, the producer of the show?
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Communications

TechSpin: Google Übernet

Search titan builds massive space inside communications nerve center; Vonage seeks sale; BT starts new life; drug makers launch clinical trials site.
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General news, Communications

BT Group's Price List

Regulator establishes price that carrier can charge rivals for access to the U.K. customer.
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Communications

BT Group’s Mixed Results

BT continues to morph into a broadband company, but its dependence on low-margin traditional services spoils its report.
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General news, Communications

BT Takes Stock

BT told shareholders that the carrier is growing again and morphing into a new-wave operation.
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Media, Communications

BT Group Blocks Breakup

BT Group takes legal responsibility for arrangement with regulator, reassuring worried suppliers.
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Computers, Communications

TechSpin: Verizon Fee Deal

Carrier sweetens its TV proposal; BT faces possible breakup; Intel unveils Wi-Fi chip plans.
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Computers, General news, Communications, Internet, Finance

TechSpin: Cablevision’s $16.5B Bid

Bankrupt Adelphia attracts Cablevision, Time Warner, and Comcast; BT avoids breakup; IBM, Oracle, Nokia gang up against Microsoft; Ethiopia banks on the Internet.
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General news, Communications, Internet, Finance

TechSpin: Yahoo buying Flickr

Yahoo to buy photo-sharing service; lawsuit charges Google News with stealing; BT wants a cut back; SunGard woos bidders; Egyptian tycoon eyes Italian telecom.
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Computers, General news, Security, Internet, Finance

TechSpin: BT’s “disaster” warning

A breakup would hurt competitors and U.K., says BT chief; snubbed giant SMIC hits back at U.S.; tech won’t cure U.S. health care; don’t mess with Texas R&D.
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Computers, General news, Communications, Internet, Finance

TechSpin: BT in the hot seat

U.K. telecom chief gets grilled over competition; bloggers build case against Apple case; Compuware accuses IBM of stealing; South Korea welcomes Intel, Microsoft, and HP.
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Computers, General news, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

TechSpin: Telecom execs face Congress

Bickering phone chiefs unite for greater good; RFID expert Wal-Mart draws a crowd; the U.K. mulls PC ownership tax; Motorola’s pricey phone pays off.