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Week in Review: Microsoft cuts ties with Yahoo
Microsoft finally gives up on its long and protracted takeover bid. We also looked at ID cards, sewer broadband, lie detectors, future wireless,...
Week in Review: Computer go SMASH
The start of January has been an extremely busy time, with CES, Windows and broadband dominating headlines - as well as smashing hard drives.
Lord Carter begins universal broadband negotiations
An ongoing row over sharing broadband spectrum has spurred the communications minister to call the mobile operators into negotiations.
Competitors could pay for BT’s pension deficit
A consultation launched by regulators Ofcom may see BT’s competitors making up for the deficit in its pension scheme.
Ofcom investigates real UK internet speeds
Ofcom and SamKnows are to continue their project of monitoring what speeds consumers really get from their ISPs.
Fifth of businesses not happy with their broadband
A fifth of small businesses are annoyed by the reliability or speed of their connections, according to Ofcom.
Ofcom freezes pay to save £1 million
No raises for staff or bonuses for executives at communications watchdog Ofcom this year.
OFT calls for UK investigation into mobile merger
The Office of Fair Trading has called on Europe to allow it to investigate the merger between T-Mobile and Orange, as it fears it could damage...
Mobile coverage issues blight majority of users
Following a report that showed regular network problems for mobile users, Ofcom's Consumer Communications Panel is asking mobile providers to offer...
Virgin tops Ofcom's broadband speed study
Virgin Media has easily topped a broadband speed survey, without even including the ISPs speedier offerings.
Conservatives would cut Ofcom's powers
Conservative leader David Cameron has called for the comms watchdog to be scaled back.
UPDATED: Government confirms Lord Carter exit
The long-awaited Digital Britain report is due next Tuesday, and the government has confirmed that its mastermind will step down soon afterwards.
Mobile operators promise good behaviour
The UK’s main mobile broadband providers have released a code of conduct centred around giving the customer the best information.
Ofcom blocks BBC’s DRM plans for Freeview HD
The regulator has highlighted three major concerns about the BBC's DRM plans after backlash from customers and consumer groups.
Ofcom delivers mixed verdict on UK broadband
We may pay the least in Europe for our broadband, but we're getting speeds to match, according to Ofcom's annual telecoms report.
TV spectrum trading for new technologies
Ofcom looks to make use of spectrum freed up by the switchover to digital television.
New code of practice for ISPs
Confusion over customers' broadband line speeds prompts new guidelines from Ofcom.
Ofcom leaves next-generation broadband to market forces
Report shows Ofcom will favour standards and competition over public funding for the next-generation of super-fast broadband in the UK.
'New wireless devices will save lives' says Ofcom
An Ofcom report, researched over 18 months, looks at how wireless technology could develop in the next decade and beyond - but warns that spectrum...
Ofcom maps show 3G 'notspots'
Large parts of the UK are unable to access the internet via mobile networks, according to Ofcom map.
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