People living in large parts of the country cannot access 3G, new maps released by the telecoms regulator Ofcom show.

Jonathan Ross did not breach broadcasting rules when he suggested that parents should put their sons up for adoption if they wanted a Hannah Montana MP3 player, industry watchdog Ofcom found today.

With so many different types of broadband deals available, it can be a confusing market for anyone signing up for the first time. The tips below should help you on the way to getting the best package for you.

More than two-fifths (43 per cent) of adults who do not have access to the internet at home say that they would choose to remain unconnected even if they were given a free PC and broadband connection, research revealed today.

Telecoms regulator Ofcom today laid out a number of proposals on how the price mobile operators charge to connect calls to each others networks, or mobile termination rates, should be set.

The BBC Trust is the guardian of the licence fee. Those are the words of the Charter – "the guardian of the licence fee". And that's not a duty we'll shirk.

Broadband remains a key barometer of the progress we have made in developing the UK's networks. Prices have fallen and speeds have risen as more local loops have been unbundled. Availability has improved. From around one in 10 a few years ago, the proportion of households incapable of getting basic broadband is now measured in small percentages. And take-up has surged from around 12 per cent in 2003 to more than 60 per cent of homes today.

The EastEnders paedophile plotline was cleared of breaching broadcasting rules by watchdog Ofcom today.

The UK could make the switch from analogue to digital radio as early as 2017 according to a Government-commissioned group's report today.

Colette Bowe, already an Ofcom board member, will become the regulator's chairman when Lord Currie steps down at Easter. The 61-year old will serve a five-year term with an annual salary of £200,000.

Consumers will be better informed about the actual speed of broadband they have bought under new rules announced today.

The ITV chief Michael Grade warned today that the independent broadcaster could be forced to give up its public service remit because it costs too much.