All Ofcom articles – Page 51
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PM confirms Ofcom to be in force by 2003
Prime Minister Tony Blair this week confirmed speculation that the new communications regulator Ofcom would be in operation by 2003, writes David Rose.
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Radio Authority warning over Ofcom
Radio Authority chairman Richard Hooper has said the industry's achievements over the past decade should 'not be jeopardised' by the establishment of new regulator Ofcom, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Birt boosts his Ofcom claim
Downing Street confirmed this week that former BBC director general John Birt is to get a wider role working for the government, increasing speculation that the Labour peer may well be guaranteed a senior role at Ofcom, writes David Rose.
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Government failing electorate over BBC and Ofcom says Liddiment
Director of channels says new regulator should monitor all free-to-air broadcasters
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Ofcom bodies still struggling to agree
The five main industry regulators due to be merged to form Ofcom are struggling to reconcile their differences despite public protestations of unity, writes Lucy Rouse.
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Regulators divided over Ofcom
Five industry watchdogs struggle to find common ground ahead of post-election arrival of super regulator despite public shows of unity
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Regulators get ready for Ofcom.
The five communication industry regulators have signed an agreement to share information and develop common policy positions in preparation for their proposed merger under Ofcom, writes Leigh Holmwood.
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Communications regulators rehearse for Ofcom
RA, ITC, BSC, RCA and office of Telecommunications move towards common policy objective
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IN MY VIEW - The DCMS should consult Ofcom before using 'back-stop powers' against the BBC.
One of the fiercest criticisms of the communications white paper has been its failure to give Ofcom much of a say over the BBC. This criticism has not just come from
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Ofcom vagueness criticised by MPs.
The influential all-party media group of MPs and peers has written to media secretary Chris Smith and trade secretary Stephen Byers to complain that the communications white paper is too vague about how Ofcom will operate, writes John Lewis.
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DTI/DCMS plans for Ofcom 'too vague' say MPs
All party media group writes to Culture secretary demanding clarification on how new regulator will operate
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Pattison adds voice to BBC/Ofcom debate
Head of media firm New PHD and former favourite for ITV chief executive role says corporation should not come under scrutiny by new super-regulator
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Edmonds backs BBC Ofcom link.
Oftel director general David Edmonds this week added his weight to mounting calls for the BBC board of governors to report to Ofcom, claiming the corporation was missing a trick by
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Ofcom must rule BBC.
The government has come under increased pressure to rethink its decision not to place the BBC under the new super regulator, Ofcom, following criticism from the industry. Broadcasters including BSkyB, Channel 4,
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BBC may not escape Ofcom regulation
Major broadcasters unite in their disapproval of decision to leave BBC to its own devices
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DCMS 'open' to ideas for Ofcom.
The government is open to suggestions about the best structure for its proposed single regulator, Ofcom, media secretary Chris Smith said this week. Speaking at an Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR)
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Hodgson on Ofcom
The ITC chief executive argues that Ofcom - the new superregulator proposed by the joint DCMS/DTI Communications White Paper - has more complex and potentially conflicting responsibilities than any other regulator and needs clear powers and guidance if
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Hogson on Ofcom
The ITC chief executive argues that Ofcom - the new superregulator proposed by the joint DCMS/DTI Communications White Paper - has more complex and potentially conflicting responsibilities than any other regulator and needs clear powers and guidance i
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White Paper Special - Ofcom named as watchdog
As expected, the white paper outlined the details of a new single regulatory body for the communications industry, with two divisions, to deal with economic and content issues, writes Penny Hughes.
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ITC and Oftel plan 'immediate start' to Ofcom framework
Two regulators say they will 'develop and extend' cooperation in run up to new leglislation