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Social networks and mobile phones, a round-up
Cowshed Productions | November 5th 2009 by Cowshed Productions
NMA has a piece on ‘social networks ignore mobile at their peril.‘ Though most of it is behind a pay-wall, the gist of it is that social media is being accessed more and more via cellphones. In particular, NMA talks about specially com read more
Social networks and mobile phones, a round-up
This is Herd | November 5th 2009 by Dirk Singer
NMA has a piece on ‘social networks ignore mobile at their peril.‘ Though most of it is behind a pay-wall, the gist of it is that social media is being accessed more and more via cellphones. In particular, NMA talks about specially com read more
An 03 Number ‘the new freephone number by 2010′ says Windsor…
Marketing Video | November 3rd 2009 by Helga
03 telephone numbers could become the new freephone number from next year, according to a leading telecommunications company. Windsor Telecom made the statement following a recent report from communications regulator Ofcom, which declared that more c read more
New 116 Numbers For Pan-Europe Charity Helplines.
Planet Numbers Ltd - 0845 numbers, 0844, 0800 numbers | November 3rd 2009 by jassi09
Recently, we have been made aware that Ofcom released a brand new range of telephone numbers, aimed at very worthy causes. As of next year, people trying to get in contact with ‘social value services’ will be able to do so by entering only six di read more
People will watch TV on their PCs…so long as it really is TV
This is Herd | November 2nd 2009 by Dirk Singer
I’m coming to this a few days late due to being in transit to Cow Africa, but UK comms regulator OFCOM has published it’s regular digest of facts and stats. Among other things, the look at adult media literacy reveals that online TV read more
People will watch TV on their PCs…so long as it really is TV
Cowshed Productions | November 2nd 2009 by Cowshed Productions
I’m coming to this a few days late due to being in transit to Cow Africa, but UK comms regulator OFCOM has published it’s regular digest of facts and stats. Among other things, the look at adult media literacy reveals that online TV read more
Ofcom Allocates New Free 116 Helpline Numbers
DialToSave Blog | November 2nd 2009
The Telecoms watchdog Ofcom have announced the oranisations in the UK that will receive new 116 numbers as part of an EU wide initiative to provide helplines for charitable organisations which can be accessed from anywhere in Europe. It is Ofcom who read more
A new guide to Number Portability for Business Telephone Numbers
03 numbers | November 1st 2009 by noel liverton
Many end users of Non-Geographic Numbers are not aware that they can port their numbers to other providers in order to get a better deal. Often Communication Service providers simply stall or misinform their clients on the options available to them. read more
Why not having an 03 number may handicap your business.
03 numbers | November 1st 2009 by noel liverton
03 Numbers were introduced by Ofcom in March 2007 as part of strategy to ensure that organisations could replace their a href=”http://www.intelesis.co.uk/08-0870.php”>0870 Numbers when they were made chargeable to receive calls in August 2009. Th read more
Purple
Total Flanker | October 30th 2009 by Total Flanker
Those attending the England vs Argentina match at Twickenham next month will witness the debut of England's new change kit. And it's PURPLE!Setting aside the need for England to wear a change kit against Argentina (they haven't previously, to my know read more
Will next year be "the year of location aware?"
Cowshed Productions | October 30th 2009 by Cowshed Productions
Previously I posted about the truly pitiful click through rates for ads that are seen on the iPhone - 0.3%. Not good news for marketers as the UK’s OFCOM (the equivalent of the FCC), found that mobiles, and not the Internet via PCs, is now read more
Will next year be "the year of location aware?"
This is Herd | October 30th 2009 by Dirk Singer
Previously I posted about the truly pitiful click through rates for ads that are seen on the iPhone - 0.3%. Not good news for marketers as the UK’s OFCOM (the equivalent of the FCC), found that mobiles, and not the Internet via PCs, is now read more
Massive call for mobile rate cut
The Gadget News | October 29th 2009 by Ron Kerr
A petition to reduce mobile termination rates with more than 114,000 signatures will be passed to watchdog Ofcom. read more
Broadband providers' termination rates campaign proves popular
Top 10 Broadband Blog | October 29th 2009 by Kimberley Howson
BT and 3's campaign against the use of mobile termination rates has moved on a step with the handing over of a petition to Ofcom. read more
Terminate The Rate Campaign Gathers Nearly 115,000 Signatures
Technology Watch | October 29th 2009
A massive campaign, launched by mobile operator 3 and the telecoms giant BT, for trimming down the mobile call charges handed over a petition comprising more than 114,000 signatures to the communications watchdog Ofcom. read more
UK to adopt corporate 3 Strikes plan
Ares | October 28th 2009
p2pnet news view P2P | Politics:- The clock is now ticking In the face of massive consumer [read voters] outrage and objections not only from ISPs, but also from police and intelligence services, British politicians say they’re nonetheless det read more
Ofcom introduce 116 numbers
03 numbers | October 28th 2009 by noel liverton
Caridades adjudicado 116 números de teléfono europeo en el Reino Unido Ofcom confirmó hoy las organizaciones que se ejecutará la primera pan - Europea de 116 números de teléfono de línea telefónica de ayuda en el Reino Unido. Ofcom asigna cad read more
Illegal file-sharing: what does the public think?
Liberal Democrat Voice | October 27th 2009 by Mark Pack
The latest Ofcom survey of internet users in the UK shows that less than half believes downloading shared copies of copyright music and films should be illegal. 42% say it should be illegal, against 33% who believe it shouldn’t be illegal and 2 read more
Illegal file-sharing: what does the public think?
Mark Pack's blog | October 27th 2009 by Mark Pack
The latest Ofcom survey of internet users in the UK shows that less than half believes downloading shared copies of copyright music and films should be illegal. 42% say it should be illegal, against 33% who believe it shouldn’t be illegal and 2 read more
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Hugo E. Martin on Media + Marketing | October 26th 2009
23:25 Interesting data 2006 - 2008: Ofcom UK Adults Media Literacy Report 2009 - Interim - 47 pages, PDF bit.ly/4bJeV6 # 23:27 @mauisurfer25 Linktipps: Echtzeitsuche, Digitalstrategie der NYT, Craig Newmark zur Medienzukunft, 40 Jahre Internet bit.l read more
Social networking in the UK: Facebook soars, Bebo and MySpace dro…
Mark Pack's blog | October 26th 2009 by Mark Pack
Cross-posted from the Mandate blog: The latest Ofcom survey of internet usage is packed full of useful statistics and - even more helpfully - they are based on (a) proper research and (b) people in the UK. Many of the figures quoted are American - or read more
New Sky HD power attack Ofcom
Shopping website with offers and bargains for uk shoppers | October 26th 2009 by shop bright
This series was the last salvo against the regulation of media content, determining the quality of power from the sky, wholesale, delivery, and Premier League football and Hollywood films cheaper competitors. His comments to one hour after Sir Rich read more
Online social networks are flourishing
people minds | October 25th 2009
Facebook has become the most visited websites of the readers in the United Kingdom in recent times, despite the global economic crisis, and it is clear that many older adults have become involved in social networking sites. London: No online social read more
Disability Accessibility a Priority for UK Digital Services
Disabled World | October 24th 2009 by Ian
Digital services for people with a disability are a priority in a new report, Access and Inclusion: Digital communications for all, released by Ofcom, the UK communications regulator. read more
strong demand for sky hd
Shopping website with offers and bargains for uk shoppers | October 24th 2009 by shop bright
Tripled on demand for this service, Sky HD, but at the same period last year, with 287,000 new customers. Paul Richards, analyst at Numida Media HD, said the implementation was “miles” below expectations. Jonathan Jackson, director of equ read more
Maximum silent calls fine raised to £2m
Personal e Loans | October 23rd 2009 by Omar
Ofcom to clampdown on companies using machines to bulk-call consumers but failing to connect them to an agent when they answer Companies that plague customers with silent calls could face fines of up to £2m under government proposals unveiled today read more
Virgin boss calls for more competition in TV market
Top 10 Broadband Blog | October 23rd 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Sir Richard Branson has claimed Ofcom needs to intervene in the digital TV market to boost competition in the sector. read more
Thousands of complaints expected over Nick Griffin appearance on…
My Complaint-A place where people can complain about ALMOST… | October 22nd 2009 by yolanda rozo
The debate over whether the BBC was right to host the leader of the British National Party raged on until the last moment before Question Time was recorded last night, and is likely to continue today. Both the BBC and Ofcom, the broadcasting regulato read more
Entanet calls for tougher mis-selling rules
Top 10 Broadband Blog | October 22nd 2009 by Kimberley Howson
Broadband provider Entanet has claimed Ofcom needs to get tougher on the issue of mis-selling in the market. read more
BBC drop freeview service in favour of hd
Shopping website with offers and bargains for uk shoppers | October 21st 2009 by shop bright
The service will be cut on October 27th, Freeview viewers will see some changes to the BBC Red Button service that is part of a government backed GB strategy to bring high definition broadcast channels to a wider audience, first announced by Ofcom ba read more
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