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10.30.19

Internet

Amazon told to stop tricking UK users into signing up for Prime

You had to look closely to find the Prime-free option.

By J. Fingas, 10.30.19

08.08.18

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Internet

New rules are killing deceptive broadband ads in the UK

Advertised speeds for low-cost plans have dropped 41 percent.

By S. Dent, 08.08.18

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01.03.18

eHarmony can't claim its matches are 'scientific' anymore

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eHarmony can't claim its matches are 'scientific' anymore

But it probably still will.

By T. Seppala, 01.03.18

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11.23.17

UK watchdog tells ISPs to advertise ‘real’ broadband speeds

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UK watchdog tells ISPs to advertise ‘real’ broadband speeds

Stricter guidelines should mean more accurate speed claims in broadband ads.

By N. Summers, 11.23.17

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10.25.17

UK watchdog calls out unlabelled Snapchat ads for the first time

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Internet

UK watchdog calls out unlabelled Snapchat ads for the first time

Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson posted two offending Snaps in one Story.

By J. Rigg, 10.25.17

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05.04.17

UK ad watchdog to tackle misleading broadband speed claims

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UK ad watchdog to tackle misleading broadband speed claims

Four potential ways to make claims more transparent have been proposed.

By J. Rigg, 05.04.17

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12.21.16

Sky broadband ads now show the speeds you'll actually get

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Sky broadband ads now show the speeds you'll actually get

And it's likely other providers will have to follow suit.

By J. Rigg, 12.21.16

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11.30.16

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'No Man's Sky' cleared in false advertising investigation

Hello Games has been given the all clear by the Advertising Standards Authority.

By N. Summers, 11.30.16

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10.26.16

EE follows rivals by bundling broadband line rental prices

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EE follows rivals by bundling broadband line rental prices

The provider joins Vodafone and TalkTalk in following the ASA's pricing guidance.

By M. Brian, 10.26.16

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09.15.16

UK ISP rapped for disguising flyers as missed delivery slips

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UK ISP rapped for disguising flyers as missed delivery slips

That feeling when you're waiting for an Amazon delivery and an ad turns up instead.

By J. Rigg, 09.15.16

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Asa

Amazon told to stop tricking UK users into signing up for Prime

New rules are killing deceptive broadband ads in the UK

eHarmony can't claim its matches are 'scientific' anymore

UK watchdog tells ISPs to advertise ‘real’ broadband speeds

UK watchdog calls out unlabelled Snapchat ads for the first time

UK ad watchdog to tackle misleading broadband speed claims

Sky broadband ads now show the speeds you'll actually get

'No Man's Sky' cleared in false advertising investigation

EE follows rivals by bundling broadband line rental prices

UK ISP rapped for disguising flyers as missed delivery slips

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