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Article: OFCOM publishes Annual Plan on day that convergence becomes reality.
- Article from:
- Mondaq Business Briefing
- Article date:
- April 5, 2006
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Ofcom, the regulator for the UK communications industries (with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services) published its 2006/2007 Annual Plan today. The publication of the plan coincides with the announcement of cable operator NTL's acquisition of Virgin Mobile, the virtual mobile phone operator. This takeover creates the UK's first company capable of providing a convergent offering to consumers of cable TV, internet access, fixed line telephony and mobile phone services. The expectation of convergence of these industries and services led to the passing of the Communications Act 2003 and the establishment of Ofcom.