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Regulation
Ofcom to pilot white space technology in autumn
UK regulator Ofcom has unveiled plans for a trial of ‘white space’ technology has invited…
EC launches major media consultation
The European Commission has launched a consultation on media convergence, looking at issues such as…
European Commission urges innovation
European Commission vice-president Neelie Kroes has called on traditional media companies to “adapt and innovate”…
UK local TV deadline looms
Parties looking to start up a local TV station in 30 UK areas, including Cambridge,…
UK’s ASA partially upholds YouView ad complaint by pay TV rivals
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has upheld in part a complaint by Virgin Media about…
EU court partially overturns EC ruling on collecting societies
The EU General Court has partially annulled the European Commission’s 2008 decision that rights collecting…
Canal Plus reportedly lobbying for DTT reserved sports rights
Canal Plus has lobbied French parliamentary deputies to promote the idea of introducing legislation to…
UK retransmission ruling is ‘significant moment’
A court ruling stating online ‘rebroadcaster’ TVCatchup.com illegally transmitted live UK terrestrial TV channels represents…
Hollande promise €20 billion broadband investment
French president François Hollande has promised a €20 billion investment plan to support the development…
Ofcom awards local TV licence for Liverpool
UK regulator Ofcom has awarded the new local TV licence for Liverpool to Bay TV…