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Disabled people and communications services

June 10, 2011

Communications services are important for all citizens and consumers, including disabled people.

Keywords: Broadband, Digital TV, Phone, Radio, Telecoms

Billing problems

May 10, 2011

Phone companies have a duty to provide their customers with a correct bill.

Keywords: ADR, Advice, Complaints, Landline, Mobile, Phone, Telecoms

A guide to community radio

May 9, 2011

Community radio stations typically cover a small geographical area with a coverage radius of up to 5km and run on a not-for-profit basis.

Keywords: Community radio, Radio

Protecting your children in a digital world

April 19, 2011

Multi-channel TV and the internet means we can now get a wealth of entertainment and information at the touch of a button. But not all of this is going to be suitable for your children.

Keywords: BT, BT Vision, Digital TV, Freeview, Media Literacy, Telecoms, TV on demand, Video on demand, Virgin

How to complain about television, radio or on demand services

TV remote

April 11, 2011

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

Keywords: Broadcasting, Complaints, Radio, TV, TV on demand, Video on demand

Product placement on TV

TV remote

February 14, 2011

Product placement is now allowed in UK television programmes.

Keywords: TV

Maximising your mobile coverage

November 5, 2010

If you’re thinking of switching to a different mobile phone provider, don’t assume that you’ll automatically enjoy the same coverage.

Keywords: Mobile, Phone, Telecoms

£millions of outstanding credit unclaimed by consumers

October 22, 2010

Data gathered by Ofcom suggests that over the past 2 years around 2 million consumers have left their communications provider without claiming at least £10 million owed to them.

Keywords: Consumer, Customer service, Mobile, Phone, Telecoms

Moving house – a guide to setting up services in your new home

October 20, 2010

With so much to think about, organise and decide upon, moving home can be quite a stressful experience.

Keywords: Advice, Broadband, Consumer, Mobile, Phone, TV

Switching broadband provider

August 4, 2010

It's become much easier to switch broadband providers in recent years, which in turn has led to better deals for consumers.

Keywords: Broadband, Internet, ISP