Ofcom has published some updated research on mobile not-spots, the areas in the UK where mobile coverage is poor or unavailable.
It's found that the coverage checkers provided by mobile networks are based on data that is 'reasonably accurate' for outdoor predictions, noting that the checkers are freely provided online and in-store.
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The Competition Appeal Tribunal has upheld BT's appeal against Ofcom's ruling that call termination charges for 'non geographic' numbers couldn't be increased.
As a result, BT can now claim higher payments from the UK's mobile networks when connecting calls to 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers.
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Wednesday's edition of The Fonecast sees Iain and James bringing their regular mix of insight and humour to a wide range of topics, from Ofcom's 'smartphone addiction' survey to Google's patent complaints and RIM's new BlackBerry devices.
You'll find the programme via our web-based audio player, on iTunes and by subscribing to our RSS feed.
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This week's podcast covers Ofcom's survey into 'smartphone addiction' and the rest of the UK's top mobile industry headlines, from new BlackBerry devices to anti-Android hostility.
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New research from Ofcom shows that 27% of adults (and 47% of teenagers) now own a smartphone. Most of these people have acquired their device in the last 12 months.
Ofcom's Communications Market Report also reveals that smartphone users make more calls and send more texts than regular mobile users, with 81% of smartphone users making calls every day compared with 53% of 'regular phone' users.
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