Latest News & Updates
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BBC Radio Stations in the IOM: Technical Issues on 21st July 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023
ConsumerThe Authority has been made aware that BBC Radio Channels may not be working for listeners. We have investigated this matter and have been made aware that there is an ongoing issue with the main transmitter located in Sansdale, Cumbria.
Unfortunately, the BBC's back up transmitter has also failed. The main (and back up) transmitters are currently being examined by the local electricity board.
The Authority is unable to provide a time as to when the faults will be fixed, and normal service resumed.
In the meantime Manx Radio, 3FM and Energy FM radio stations are all currently operational as is BBC Sounds.
The Authority will provide a further update in due course.
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16/23: Summary of Authority's Decision - Manx Radio Broadcast
Monday, July 3, 2023
ConsumerThe Authority has today published a Decision in relation to a broadcast on Manx Radio which aired on 29th June 2022.
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15/23: Information Notice: Gas Tariff Review Query
Thursday, June 15, 2023
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has today received a query regarding how a gas tariff is assessed.
In response to the query we have issued an information notice 15/23 detailing the considerations that are taken into account during this process.
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14/23: Gas Tariff Review Update
Thursday, June 15, 2023
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has today published its Information Notice 14/23 relating to its decision on the gas tariff review.
Information Notice 14/23 can read by clicking the link.
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Ongoing Problem With Television Mast Signal: Glen Maye. RESOLVED
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
ConsumerFurther to our previous post dated 7th June 2023, The Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has today been notified that their is an ongoing problem with the mast in Glen Maye which is continuing to affect viewers in the area.
We have been advised that this matter is being investigated as a matter of urgency.
The Authority will issue a further update once we receive notification that the problem has been resolved.
Click this link to read the original post.
UPDATE:
Further to our post this morning we have been advised that the issue has now been resolved. Should anyone in the Glen Maye area be still experiencing problems please contact CURA directly on 677022.
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Emergency Television Mast Works- : 12th June 2023 at Glen Maye
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has been notified of emergency maintenance work to the television mast at Glen Maye due to a transmitter fault. This will affect the reception on your television for a short time.
Please note that it is expected there will be a shutdown which will affect viewing for up to an hour.
The planned maintenance will take place between 10am - 4pm on 12th June 2023.
Further updates will be published if there are any changes to the works.
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11/23: Information Notice - Interim Gas Tariff Review
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has today published its Information Notice 11/23 relating to an interim gas tariff review. The Information Notice can be found here in our publication library.
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DAB Test And Trial Licence
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
ConsumerFollowing an approach from Manx Radio to test DAB on the Isle of Man the Authority has issued a Radio Multiplex Test And Trial licence which contains the conditions for this trial.
3FM and Energy FM may also take part in this trial.
For further details please see the Information Notice (05/23) and the Test and Trial Licence (06/23).
Link - 05/23 Information Notice
Link - 06/23 Test and Trial Licence
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03/23: Information Notice - Commercial Broadcasting Licence Extension - 3FM and Energy FM
Friday, March 24, 2023
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Authority (the Authority) has today issued an Information Notice 03/23 regarding the extension of the Commercial Broadcasting Licences held by 3FM and Energy FM respectively.
You can read the Decision Paper 03/23 and Information Notice 03/23 following the links provided underneath.
Link - Information Notice 03/23.
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03/23: Commercial Broadcasting Licence Extension Decision Paper - 3FM and Energy FM
Friday, March 24, 2023
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Authority (the Authority) has today issued Decision Paper 03/23 regarding the extension of the Commercial Broadcasting Licences held by 3FM and Energy FM respectively.
You can read the Decision Paper 03/23 and Information Notice 03/23 following the links provided underneath.