How to shop safely online this Christmas

18|11|2009

In the next few weeks millions of us will be shopping online for our Christmas presents. Not only is it a convenient way to shop, it also offers more choice and you can often save money. Online shopping is also safe and secure so long as you take a few simple steps first. Ofcom has today published a video setting out steps consumers can take and things they should look out for when shopping online this Christmas.
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Ofcom recommends reducing media ownership regulations

17|11|2009

Ofcom today published its report to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on recommended changes to the media ownership rules.

The final report draws from evidence published in our consultation document on 31 July 2009 and stakeholder responses to that consultation.

The recommendations could help maintain local content, by increasing flexibility for media companies.

They would reduce the regulatory burden on the local media sector and the radio industry in particular.

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Managing the airwaves in a wireless world

16|11|2009

Next time you are out and about, why not look  around and try and guess who is using radio spectrum? Could it be the person talking on their mobile phone, or the police officer using their walkie-talkie? Maybe it is the motorist being directed by sat nav or the planes overhead talking to air traffic control? The answer is all of these people are using radio spectrum – but there are also thousands of other users who may not be so instantly identifiable.
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Wireless, waves and white space technology

17|11|2009

Ofcom has published a discussion document to explore the potential of a new technology that could wirelessly link up different devices and offer enhanced broadband access in rural areas. Although at least three years away from commercial production, possible applications include improved mobile broadband access in rural areas; digital cameras that can automatically transmit photos back to your computer as soon as you click the shutter; and the ability to control appliances in your home – such as the oven and central heating – hundreds of miles away.
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