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Mobile phone company 02 is planning to extend its Czech broadband TV service to the UK, according to reports.02 already has partnerships with Warner Bros, HBO and Paramount in the Czech Republic and is now looking to extend these deals to the UK.The company has a residential broadband offering in the UK having acquired BE… Continue reading 02 Could Launch Broadband TV Service

There is still huge potential for growth in Western European residential broadband adoption, despite a slowdown in the majority of national markets, according to a new report from Forrester Research.Forrester sees 44% household penetration at the end of 2007 and forecasts a rise to 71% by the end of 2013.By then, any remaining dial-up services… Continue reading Potential For Growth In European Broadband Adoption

Significant growth will result in 38.4 million IPTV homes by 2012 – or more than seven times as much as the figure at the end of 2006, according to a new report published by Informa Telecoms & Media. Despite this acceleration, IPTV – A Global Analysis found that only 3.1% of the world’s TV households… Continue reading IPTV To Be In 38.4m Homes Worldwide By 2012

The BBC has unveiled plans for a revamped homepage for bbc.co.uk, promising users a greater level of customisation alongside a raft of new features.Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the official launch of BBC online, members of the public can access a beta version of the new homepage by visiting bbc.co.uk and clicking on the… Continue reading New Homepage For BBC Website

The over 50s are at the forefront of emerging trends in online shopping and increased spending at Christmas, a new survey from Millenium has revealed. Millennium polled more than 500 people online over the age of 50 across the UK and found that the internet has become their favourite method for shopping. 28% of respondents… Continue reading Over 50s At Forefront Of New Online Shopping Trends

The Independent is to relaunch its website with a raft of new features including improved search and navigation, according to a report.The new-look Independent.co.uk website had been planned for Wednesday, said a report on MediaGuardian.co.uk, but technical difficulties mean that it may now launch after Christmas.Initially, the site will be a basic version of the… Continue reading Independent To Relaunch Website

Ofcom has outlined its plans for the “digital-dividend” auction, which will occur after digital switchover in 2012 when valuable broadcast transmission spectrum will be freed up.The regulator has decided on a market led approach, although it has identified one case where it will reserve spectrum to avoid the risk of market failure in an auction.The… Continue reading Ofcom Unveils Digital Dividend Plans

The total number of people using the internet over the third quarter of 2007 comes to 30.6 million according to figures released by BMRB. This is a 7.9% increase on the same time last year.Internet users in the UK broke the 30 million mark for the first time in Q2 of this year. In the… Continue reading Online Usage Round-Up Q3 2007

Network advertising revenues (NAR) at ITV’s digital channels have increased to £209 million, according to a trading statement released by the broadcaster today.The trading update, for the 12 months to December 31 this year, shows that ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4, enjoyed an increase in NAR of approximately 32%.ITV added that it has stabilised its ad… Continue reading Ad Revenues At ITV Digital Channels Reach £209m

IPC Media has announced a new partnership with online sales house Tomorrow Focus to develop digital opportunities for pan-European clients across key IPC web properties.The deal sees IPC Media become a core partner in Premium Publishers Online (www.premium-publishers.eu), Europe’s largest sales network for editorial websites, alongside publishers including Associated Northcliffe Digital in the UK, El… Continue reading IPC Media Joins Premium Publishers Online For Pan-European Ad network