Mediagazer: Number of UK homes with TV falls for first time (Mark Sweney/Guardian)

10:55 AM ET, December 9, 2014

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Number of UK homes with TV falls for first time — Ofcom says one million homes have broadband without a TV, indicating phones and tablets are being used to view content — The number of UK homes with a TV has fallen for the first time, as viewers turn to alternatives including tablets and smartphones to watch programmes.

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