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House of Lords to investigate superfast broadband

The UK upper house of parliament, the House of Lords, has launched an inquiry into…

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Study reveals parental attitudes to kids media


New research shows that 40% of UK parents have allowed their children to watch movies…

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Arab and African countries press for second digital dividend at WRC

A potential area of disagreement is emerging at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) in Geneva…

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French watchdog unhappy with Canal Plus TPS Star move

France’s competition authority has reportedly expressed strong reservations about pay TV operator Canal Plus’s recent…

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Ofcom fines Believe TV


UK communications regulator Ofcom has fined British thematic faith healing channel Believe TV £25,000 (€30,000)…

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ICASA rejects TopTV adult channels

South African regulator The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has refused to grant…

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Portugal moves forward with DSO

Portugal has now completed digital switchover in 39 mainland districts covering 750,000 people, according to…

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French competition chief strikes out at criticism on Canal Plus case

French competition regulator chief Bruno Lasserre has attacked former competition chief Guillaume Cerutti’s criticisms of…

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Press TV loses UK licence

Press TV, the Iranian state broadcaster’s English-language channel, has had its licence revoked by UK…

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Ofcom: content providers responsible for Virgin Media VOD

UK media regulator Ofcom has upheld a ruling by video-on-demand regulatory body ATVOD that content…