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Reduce Nuisance Calls to Mobile with Just One Text

A service has been launched that should help seriously reduce the number of nuisance calls for mobile phone users, and all it takes is just one text. The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) with support of Ofcom set up the scheme whereby texting TPS along with your email address to the code 78070 you can be […]

May 27, 2016

Ofcom Mobile Coverage Checker Goes Live

The UK’s communications regulatory body OFCOM has launched a clever new service which allows businesses and private mobile owners to check signal quality across the major network providers. The Mobile Coverage Checker has been made available to all and offers live online checks on 3G / 4G data network and voice call status with data […]

August 13, 2015

Ofcom Publishes ‘Internet Of Things’ Paper

UK communications regulator Ofcom are taking a look at the ‘internet of things’ – a loose umbrella term for the new wave of internet enabled devices which is expected to explode onto the scene in the coming years. The internet of things means devices which are connected to a wider service via a network, and […]

January 30, 2015

Ofcom Figures Say 1 in 3 Kids Own A Tablet

Ofcom’s latest figures are in, and it appears that young people are more active on tablet devices than ever. The UK industry telecoms regulator published its annual report this week, with statistics showing that not only are tablets growing more popular amongst the youth, but also Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp usage is also on the […]

October 10, 2014

Ofcom rules that 0800 numbers will be free to call from mobiles

UK regulator finally rules that 08, 09 and 118 numbers will be free to call from our mobile phones…

December 13, 2013

Having Freeview signal problems? It’s probably because 4G is being tested for interference

Residents near Birmingham, UK may notice Freeview TV interference including poor picture quality or even loss of channels during the next two weeks, but don’t worry as it’s just a temporary thing caused by tests with the 4G spectrum. 4G is the next generation of mobile phone technology and the UK is preparing to go […]

March 18, 2013

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