Sky has reported better pay tv results this quarter, 90,000 new subs instead of the 50,000 expected.
VirginMedia has admitted it has lost 40,000 customers to Sky over the loss of basic Sky channels on its service.
Sky is not saying if the increased customer base is due to Virgin's loss, however they have also increased their broadband and voice customers.
If the loss continues VirginMedia will suffer greatly, which cant hurt Sky.
2007/07/12
Quicktime 7.2
It seems Apple have added 2 new features to Quicktime 7.2, export to iPhone and export to iPhone (cellular) as well as fixing various security vulnerabilities.
The iPhone export supports .m4v (an MPEG 4 variant), while iPhone (cellular) supports the standardised .3gp format which produces smaller files.
Though the features are there, they're not mentioned in the release notes.
Quicktime 7.2 is available as a standalone download or part of the iTunes 7.3.1 download (which is a minor upgrade from iTunes 7.3 to 7.3.1 and fixes some iTunes library issues).
The iPhone export supports .m4v (an MPEG 4 variant), while iPhone (cellular) supports the standardised .3gp format which produces smaller files.
Though the features are there, they're not mentioned in the release notes.
Quicktime 7.2 is available as a standalone download or part of the iTunes 7.3.1 download (which is a minor upgrade from iTunes 7.3 to 7.3.1 and fixes some iTunes library issues).
Spectrum Framework Review: the Public Sector | Ofcom
Spectrum Framework Review: the Public Sector | Ofcom
Ofcom is holding a consultation to make more spectrum available, either by directly licensing spectrum, by spectrum trading and other means.
Much of the spectrum below 15GHz is held by the MOD and public sector, the MOD is already conducting a review of its required spectrum and will make spectrum available after 2008. Ofcom is trying to make it easier for the public sector to do the same.
The Wireless Telegraphy Act is a very draconian piece of legislation which covers most spectrum allocations, however under the Communications Act some licenses have been transferred and allow more flexible use.
Ofcom is proposing that more spectrum be licensed under the Communications Act regime, which would allow spectrum trading.
Ofcom is holding a consultation to make more spectrum available, either by directly licensing spectrum, by spectrum trading and other means.
Much of the spectrum below 15GHz is held by the MOD and public sector, the MOD is already conducting a review of its required spectrum and will make spectrum available after 2008. Ofcom is trying to make it easier for the public sector to do the same.
The Wireless Telegraphy Act is a very draconian piece of legislation which covers most spectrum allocations, however under the Communications Act some licenses have been transferred and allow more flexible use.
Ofcom is proposing that more spectrum be licensed under the Communications Act regime, which would allow spectrum trading.
2007/07/11
Disputes between T-Mobile and BT, O2 and BT, Hutchison 3G and BT and BT and each of Hutchison 3G, Orange Personal Communications Services and Vodafone relating to call termination rates | Ofcom
Disputes between T-Mobile and BT, O2 and BT, Hutchison 3G and BT and BT and each of Hutchison 3G, Orange Personal Communications Services and Vodafone relating to call termination rates | Ofcom
The mobile networks are saying it costs more to terminate calls on their 3G networks compared to the 2G (or GSM) networks and have either raised charges, or want to raise charges. BT has complained about the new charges.
Ofcom have received new information and are therefore extending the dispute.
The mobile networks are saying it costs more to terminate calls on their 3G networks compared to the 2G (or GSM) networks and have either raised charges, or want to raise charges. BT has complained about the new charges.
Ofcom have received new information and are therefore extending the dispute.
Facebook is growing fast
Facebook is definately the new craze and is growing like mad. Everyone seems to be joining, the same faces from other social networking sites, interestingly business users and consumers alike.
The interface is much more organised than say MySpace and much easier to read/navigate around. It seems "more friendly" too.
Google's Orkut gained a huge popularity when they launched (invite only - which made it geeky cool), but it rapidly seemed to lose it's steam.
While MySpace is huge, Facebook must be catching up. Facebook also rarely has errors while accessing areas etc, so they've obviously thought hard and long about scalability from the beginning.
A major plus for Facebook is that they've opened it up so developers can access the gubbins below and build applications - techy heaven - but it also means stuff gets developed that users want (and that Facebook might not have resources to do themselves).
It looks like it's here to stay.
The interface is much more organised than say MySpace and much easier to read/navigate around. It seems "more friendly" too.
Google's Orkut gained a huge popularity when they launched (invite only - which made it geeky cool), but it rapidly seemed to lose it's steam.
While MySpace is huge, Facebook must be catching up. Facebook also rarely has errors while accessing areas etc, so they've obviously thought hard and long about scalability from the beginning.
A major plus for Facebook is that they've opened it up so developers can access the gubbins below and build applications - techy heaven - but it also means stuff gets developed that users want (and that Facebook might not have resources to do themselves).
It looks like it's here to stay.
Nokia adds Skype to N800 Internet device
Nokia and Skype have added the Skype VoIP application to the N800 WiFi tablet. This will allow users to utilise the Skype application when connected through a nome or public WiFi hotspot.
The tablet seems more a techie toy rather than a useful Internet device.
The tablet seems more a techie toy rather than a useful Internet device.
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