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Channel 4 Radio will be the first broadcaster to target its audience via a WiFi network through a deal announced today with The Cloud.To coincide with Celebrity Big Brother, which launches this evening, 4Radio will provide radio programming over The Cloud’s public WiFi network, designed specifically for the PSP, and other compatible mobile devices.Users will… Continue reading 4Radio To Offer Free WiFi Trial

In the run up to the analogue switch off, commercial radio bosses are keen to build a “frosty friendship” with the BBC, according to a report in the Guardian.At a meeting between representatives from commercial radio and the BBC it was agreed that an analogue switch off between 2010 and 2015 was feasible, despite some… Continue reading Commercial Radio To Build “Friendship” With BBC

Sky has announced that the total number of Sky+ boxes installed in customers’ homes has broken through two million for the first time.The number of Sky+ boxes grew by more than 50% in 2006, which means that Sky is on its way to pass its target of 25% Sky+ penetration in advance of the original… Continue reading Sky+ In Two Million Homes

The number of unbundled local loops in Western Europe will grow from 10.9 million in June 2006 to 28.6 million by the end of 2007, according to new research from Analysys. The report says that alternative operators will continue to move towards infrastructure-based strategies in order to improve profit margins, which could lead to 24.2… Continue reading Unbundled Local Loops To Reach 28.6 Million In Western Europe

Ofcom is set to reveal the results of a review of Channel 4’s finances, according to a report in the Guardian.The report says that the findings from Ofcom’s consultants are due to be made public in the spring.In September, Ofcom announced that it had appointed advisers LEK to carry out a detailed review of Channel… Continue reading Ofcom To Reveal Results Of Channel 4 Finance Review

Sky has announced that the total number of Sky+ boxes installed in customers’ homes has broken through 2 million for the first time. The number of Sky+ boxes grew by more than 50% in 2006, which means that Sky is on its way to pass its target of 25% Sky+ penetration in advance of the… Continue reading Sky+ In 2 Million Homes

Jon Hewson, chief executive of CN Radio has left the group after three years, saying that he was unable to take the company any further. Hewson joined CN Radio from the Guardian Media Group and has not ruled out a return to GMG. The group’s managing director, Julie Fair, has been promoted to the chief… Continue reading Hewson Leaves CN Radio

According to an IDC survey of more than 2,500 American wireless subscribers and customers, nearly three-quarters (72.5%) of respondents did not use any data services outside of messaging in the third quarter of 2006. IDC says that steep prices are one of the main reasons Americans are not jumping to subscribe to entertainment services for… Continue reading Mobile Data Services Too Expensive For US Subscribers

Worldwide, the market for digital radio receivers will grow from 5 million units in 2005, to almost 25 million unit shipments in 2010, according to a new forecast from In-Stat. In-Stat added that in 2006, 73% of respondents to an In-Stat US consumer survey were aware of HD Radio on some level, whilst in Europe,… Continue reading Market For Digital Radio Receivers To Grow

Around half of the television viewing audience tuned in to BBC One on Saturday 23 December to see cricketer Mark Ramprakash and professional dancer Karen Hardy win Strictly Come Dancing.Almost 10 million adults on average watched Ramprakash and rugby player Matt Dawson battle it out on the ballroom dance floor for first and second place.… Continue reading Festive Season Brings Cheer To BBC One