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News Releases - 2007


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December

20|12|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards six new community radio licences

19|12|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Surrey and northern Sussex

19|12|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Digital TV connected to nearly 22 million main sets, while consumers continue to convert second TVs
News release published 19|12|07

19|12|07 Radiocommunications 
Releasing more spectrum for new wireless services
News Release

18|12|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Pay TV Market Investigation Consultation
News release published 18|12|07

13|12|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for North Yorkshire

13|12|07 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Radiocommunications Telecoms 
Choice, competition, innovation: Delivering the benefits of the Digital Dividend
News release published 13 December 2007

12|12|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom’s new guidance on protecting under eighteens in programmes

12|12|07 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Radiocommunications Telecoms 
UK consumers better connected as digital communications grow globally
News release published 12 December 2007

11|12|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom publishes Draft Annual Plan 2008/9
News release published 11 December 2007

10|12|07 Telecoms 
BT makes good progress with undertakings but incentives must change to improve service, says Ofcom
News release published 10|12|07

07|12|07 Radiocommunications 
Releasing spectrum for mobile television and satellite radio
News release published 7|12|07

05|12|07 Telecoms 
A new framework for premium rate services regulation
News Release published 05|12|07

05|12|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom confirms VoIP providers must provide access to 999 and 112

03|12|07 Radiocommunications 
Ofcom releases high frequency spectrum for new broadband services


November

03|12|07 Radiocommunications 
Ofcom releases high frequency spectrum for new broadband services

30|11|07 Radiocommunications 
All eyes on London as Ofcom plans spectrum use for the 2012 Olympics
News release published 30|11|07

29|11|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Broadcasters agree measures to build public confidence at Ofcom and BBC Trust seminar

29|11|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom sets industry deadline for two hour mobile number porting
News release published 29|11|07

29|11|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises FM commercial radio licence for Plymouth
News release published 29|11|07

28|11|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Mid and West Wales

22|11|07 Radiocommunications Telecoms 
Ofcom grants change to UK Broadband’s licence

22|11|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom sets out radio sector reforms: securing commercial viability and local content
News release published 22|11|07

21|11|07 Broadcasting - TV Radiocommunications 
Upgrading Digital Terrestrial Television
News Release published 21|11|07

20|11|07 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Telecoms 
Ofcom tracks the Consumer Experience in 2007
News release published 20|11|07

16|11|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom and ASA publish research on the impact of alcohol advertising rules

15|11|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom proposes wholesale broadband deregulation in newly competitive markets
News Release published 15|11|07

14|11|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints Stewart Purvis as Content and Standards Partner

13|11|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom leads the way in adopting 03 phone numbers

12|11|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom completes Market Impact Assessment on the proposed Gaelic Digital Service

12|11|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Gaelic Ofcom a’ crìochnachadh Measadh na Buaidh air a’ Mhargadh aig an t-Seirbheis Dhidseatach Ghàidhlig a thathar a’ moladh

12|11|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards one new community radio licence

08|11|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for Oxfordshire

06|11|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints new Competition Partner


October

24|10|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Lincolnshire

18|10|07 Radiocommunications Telecoms 
Enabling mobile phone use on aircraft
News Release

16|10|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards four new community radio licences

15|10|07 Broadcasting - TV Telecoms 
Consumer Panel chairman to stand down

11|10|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for Northamptonshire

05|10|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints six new members to its Advisory Committee for Northern Ireland
News release published 5/10/07

04|10|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom considers Sky proposal to offer pay TV services on digital terrestrial TV
News Release published 04|10|07

03|10|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom research identifies changing nature of children’s programming
News Release published 03|10|07


September

26|09|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom considers fast broadband outlook and pledges clarity for investors
News Release

20|09|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Digital TV in 85% of homes as switchover start begins

20|09|07 Radiocommunications Telecoms 
Opening up mobile spectrum to support innovation and competition

18|09|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom says BBC’s High Definition channel is unlikely to have significant negative market impacts

12|09|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards four new community radio licences

11|09|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom begins public service television broadcasting review

07|09|07 Telecoms 
Rod Smith appointed to the leadership teams of the OTA and NGNuk

06|09|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for Northeast Wales and West Cheshire

06|09|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for Herefordshire and Worcestershire


August

23|08|07 Ofcom corporate 
UK benefits from communications anytime, anywhere and at a lower cost
News Release published 23|08|07

16|08|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom begins Market Impact Assessment of the BBC's proposed Gaelic Digital Service

16|08|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom a’ tòiseachadh air Measadh Buaidh air a’ Mhargadh co-cheangailte ris an t-Seirbheis Dhidseatach Ghàidhlig a tha am BBC a’ moladh

16|08|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom board changes

09|08|07 Radiocommunications 
Enabling new wireless technologies in the UK
News Release


July

31|07|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom welcomes new code on mis-selling in mobile market but warns of consequences of failure

26|07|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints Jill Ainscough to Chief Operating Officer role

26|07|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom says VoIP providers must offer access to 999

24|07|07 Broadcasting - TV Telecoms 
Future regulation of participation television

19|07|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Gloucestershire

18|07|07 Broadcasting - TV Telecoms 
Ayre inquiry reveals systemic failure by broadcasters

17|07|07 Telecoms 
A smarter, quicker process for transferring mobile telephone numbers

12|07|07 Radiocommunications 
Opportunities to free up public sector spectrum for new uses

11|07|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards seven new community radio licences

06|07|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for Derbyshire

06|07|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
4 Digital group awarded new national digital radio multiplex licence

04|07|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Audience fragmentation raises questions for TV news, says Ofcom


June

29|06|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom Begins Assessment Of BT Undertakings

29|06|07 Telecoms 
New rules slash the cost of using your mobile abroad: some may benefit during peak summer holiday period

26|06|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom to consult on BSkyB’s proposed digital terrestrial television services

21|06|07 Broadcasting - TV 
UK’s Ethnic Minority Groups watch less TV but compare well on mobile and broadband take-up

20|06|07 Radiocommunications 
Securing spectrum access for live event managers and others

20|06|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Digital TV in over 80% of UK homes as Freeview overtakes Sky subscribers

19|06|07 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Radiocommunications 
Bringing broadcasters in line with other spectrum users after digital switchover

18|06|07 Radiocommunications Telecoms 
Ofcom consultation on variation to UK Broadband’s licence

14|06|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards five new community radio licences

14|06|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom to consider long-term options for Channel 4’s future

13|06|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom to analyse gap in digital delivery of public service content

13|06|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Campaign needed to reach vulnerable as digital switchover begins

13|06|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for North Yorkshire

12|06|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new local digital radio multiplex licence for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

06|06|07 Radiocommunications 
Ofcom appoints new members to its Spectrum Advisory Board

06|06|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom reviews additional charges on customer bills


May

31|05|07 Radiocommunications 
Ofcom Extends Broadband Opportunities In Rural Areas
News Release

24|05|07 Broadcasting - Radio Broadcasting - TV Radiocommunications Telecoms 
Digital divide across the UK is narrowing
News Release

22|05|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom begins Market Impact Assessment of BBC’s proposed HDTV service
News Release

21|05|07 Telecoms 
Protecting consumers from mis-selling

16|05|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom publishes code of practice on transitional arrangements for digital switchover

11|05|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards six new community radio licences

10|05|07 Radiocommunications 
Ofcom awards Northern Ireland spectrum licence to Personal Broadband UK Limited

09|05|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Oxfordshire

08|05|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new FM commercial radio licence for South Wales


April

27|04|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom completes investigation into BSkyB’s shareholding in ITV plc

19|04|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom research into illegal broadcasting in the UK

19|04|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints new members to Advisory Committee for Scotland

17|04|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom consults on future of radio regulation and licensing

16|04|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints Julian Eccles as new Communications Director

12|04|07 Radiocommunications 
Removing regulation to promote new wireless services
Published 12 April 2007

04|04|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Northamptonshire

04|04|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Channel 4 financial review
Published 4 April 2007

03|04|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom publishes its Annual Plan for 2007/8
News Release published 3 April 2007

02|04|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints new members to Advisory Committee on Older and Disabled People

02|04|07 Telecoms 
Over half of UK adults have broadband at home


March

30|03|07 Ofcom corporate 
Reduction in the underlying cost of regulation for 2007/8
News Release published 30/03/07

29|03|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom receives two applications for the DAB National Radio multiplex licence

29|03|07 Telecoms 
Regulation of Voice over IP services

27|03|07 Telecoms 
Price reductions in the mobile market

22|03|07 Broadcasting - TV Telecoms 
Inquiry into premium rate telecoms services in television programmes
News release published 22|03|07

22|03|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Public Service Broadcasting Annual Report
News Release issued 22|03|07

20|03|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Market investigation into the pay TV industry
News release published 20|03|07

14|03|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Almost half of UK television sets are connected to digital

13|03|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards seven new community radio licences

07|03|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Herefordshire and Worcestershire

01|03|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom Board changes

01|03|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Completed acquisition by British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC of a 17.9% shareholding in ITV PLC


February

22|02|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom publishes final Statement on the television advertising of food and drink products to children

16|02|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Sky proposal to launch new service on digital terrestrial television

13|02|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom introduces UK-wide 03 numbers

13|02|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom begins children's programming review

13|02|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards six new community radio licences

08|02|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new FM commercial radio licence for Manchester

08|02|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new FM commercial radio licence for Herefordshire and Monmouthshire

08|02|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom extends rules to prevent mis-selling

07|02|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Northeast Wales and West Cheshire

01|02|07 Ofcom corporate 
Sean Williams to stand down from Ofcom Board to take up new role at OFT


January

30|01|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom publishes code on transitional arrangements for digital switchover

25|01|07 Telecoms 
Ofcom research on smaller ISPs

24|01|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom examines the public service potential of digital media

24|01|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Ofcom announces new chairman of broadcast training body

23|01|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom announces new content board member

23|01|07 Broadcasting - TV 
Likely market impact of BBC’s proposed on-demand services

19|01|07 Ofcom corporate 
Ofcom appoints six new members to its Advisory Committee for Wales

17|01|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards two new community radio licences

16|01|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence for Derbyshire

11|01|07 Broadcasting - Radio 
Ofcom awards new FM commercial radio licence for Aberdeen
Updated on 12|01|07 to correct an error in licence ownership

10|01|07 Radiocommunications 
Simplified licensing for business radio users



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