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Africa and the Middle East will lead the world in terms of the percentage of mobile broadband subscriptions through 2012, according to a new report from Pyramid Research, the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network. Although Africa and the Middle East generated 10% of global mobile revenue in 2008, the region contributed… Continue reading Africa and Middle East predicted to lead mobile broadband subscriber growth by 2012

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More than one-third of high-use smartphone users respond to mobile advertisements, according to a new research study from Universal McCann. The study polled 1,800 participants online who frequently surf the web with their mobile devices. Smartphone users are defined as those that download mobile content from the web at least once a day or close… Continue reading Over one-third of smartphone users respond to mobile advertisements

The Apprentice pulled in more than 8 million peak viewers last night, securing the highest ratings throughout the all-important 9pm to 10pm slot.Over 7.4 million average viewers tuned in to see the candidates reach the half way mark in the contest to win a job with Sir Alan Sugar, banking a high 30.5% audience share… Continue reading The Apprentice attracts a high of 8m viewers

BBC Magazines is set to close its 11-year-old monthly title Good Homes due to a drop in its circulation.The 17 members of staff at the magazine were told of the BBC’s plan earlier this morning and have now entered a month-long consultation with the corporation’s commercial arm.BBC Magazines said the July issue of Good Homes… Continue reading BBC Good Homes magazine set to close

BSkyB has reported a 7% year on year increase in adjusted revenues to £3.96 billion for the nine months ending March 31, helped by the addition of 80,000 new customers in the first quarter.The satellite broadcaster’s pre-tax profit for the period hit £339 million, up from £20 million in 2008, although profits were slightly distorted… Continue reading BSkyB adds 80,000 new customers despite downturn

Future Publishing is revamping its flagship computer game title PC Gamer following the title’s 200th issue published earlier this month.The new look will give the magazine a refreshed logo and a new layout, as well as an increased focus on features.It will go on sale on 7 May with a cover price of £5.99.The latest… Continue reading PC Gamer gets revamp

UKTV’s Home channel rebrand is set to launch at the end of the month with a new website to give interior design advice to DIY enthusiasts.The idents for the channel run with the strap line – ‘There’s no place like it’ – alongside a through-the-key-hole theme.The four idents, which have been designed by Red Bee… Continue reading UKTV set for Home channel launch

Independent News & Media has failed to reach a deal with bondholders over a €200 million bond and has reported a full-year pre-tax loss of €161.4 million for 2008.INM had previously warned that its failure to agree a deal over the bond means there is “a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the… Continue reading INM reports €161.4m loss