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May 15, 2012

Mystery shopping to check compliance with Ofcom’s Voluntary Code of Practice on Broadband Speeds has revealed that information provided to consumers by internet service providers (ISPs) has improved but has also identified areas where further work is needed.

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May 10, 2012

Ofcom today invited applications for 21 local TV channels across the UK. This follows new duties given to Ofcom by Parliament to license local TV.

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May 8, 2012

Viewers and listeners often complain to us about programmes they’ve seen or heard on TV and radio.

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May 4, 2012

Ofcom today announces the award of four new community radio licences for services in the south west of England.

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Everything you need to know about how to make a television, radio or video on demand complaint TV and remote.

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Product placement is now allowed in UK television programmes.

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Tags: TV

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With millions of phone deals available today, it can be very confusing working out which offers you the best value for money.

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If you’re confused by call charges or don’t know your 03 from your 0845 numbers, then we have the perfect guide for you. It tells you about some of the common numbers in use today, what they are used for and how much it costs to call them from a BT landline.

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