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Okay so last week the industry regulator Ofcom announced that that they would like all mobile networks to include 08 numbers in the allowance of minutes and messages that come with mobile phone contracts. Ofcom believe that the pricing of 08 numbers is much too confusing and that many customers are still unaware that they will be charged extra for calling. Ofcom say that the numbers are classed as local or national numbers and so should be charged accordingly, since ‘normal’ landline numbers are included, 08 numbers should also be. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
This week industry regulator Ofcom have published a code of practice for fixed line broadband providers, and revealed that a similar code is being considered for mobile broadband. The code is just voluntary but Ofcom have said that if the voluntary code is not effective, Ofcom have said that it will consider introducing formal regulation. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Ofcom, the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services, made public its future approach to telephone numbering in the UK.
Ofcom, the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services has released millions of telephone numbers beginning with the prefix (020).
Those north of the border are loving their 3G mobiles. Fourth largest city in Scotland also has the highest percentage of people using the mobile web. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
UK Networks being pressured to include 08 numbers. Regulator says they should be treated as landline numbers. Industry regulator Ofcom is pressuring the mobile networks in the United Kingdom to include 0870 numbers in the allowance of bundled minutes on mobile phone contracts. Many organisations use these 0870 numbers to hide the location of their business, many smaller local companies feel that it gives their company a more ‘national’ feel, making their companies seem bigger or more substantial than they actually are. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Mobile network Vodafone have recently sent letters and text messages to all of their customers informing them of some price changes to all contracts, the changes will take place on the 1st September 2008 and the move has angered many customers! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Everyone had to make an international call in their lives- be that a call for support, call family or friends who are on vacation or calling home if you are on a trip yourself. Making international phone calls from a landline could cost you a lot. Here is a comparison of prices for international phone calls from BT landline and other services. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Did you know that under current regulations ITV, Channel 4 and Five are only permitted to run 7 minutes of ads per hour (averaged over the day), with a maximum of 12 minutes in peak time on ITV 1? These rules save us from getting bombarded by ads like they do across the pond. However, Ofcom have recently put forward a proposal to increase the amount of advertising UK broadcasters can show. From an agency stand-point this is a double-headed coin. Related Article Tags: , ,
Cost of calls within the EU brought down last summer. However, cost of calls outside of the EU have risen to compensate for the Eurotariff. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Remote controlled golf trolleys are assistive golf equipment that reduce much of the stress by carrying the heavy golf bag, which often weighs thirty to forty pounds, and other accessories around the course at the push of a button and at the convenience of the golfers. Related Article Tags: , , ,
What Is BT Broadband(tm)
The figures on broadband use in the UK are impressive. There are 4 million people in the UK who use ADSL and there are also another 2 million using cable connection. This means that there are 6 million people in the UK who use an always-on type of Internet connection. BT is considered the main supplier of broadband in the UK, because over 1.7 million people subscribe to one of BT's broadband packages. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
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