November 2007 Broadband News
ISPs 'looking to add value to services'
Consumers hoping to switch broadband companies in the future may be interested to hear that internet service providers (ISPs) are becoming increasingly focused on offering extra services.
Fri, 30th November 2007
N Irish ISP launches new email service
An internet service provider (ISP) based in Belfast has launched what it ..
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Fri, 30th November 2007
BT rewarded for customer service
Telecoms and broadband provider BT has won an award for its customer ..
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Thu, 29th November 2007
ISPs 'focusing on email security'
A growing number of internet service providers (ISPs) in Europe are ..
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Thu, 29th November 2007
Orange to launch new router
Web users unable to utilise an ADSL broadband connection are set to benefit ..
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Wed, 28th November 2007
More November 2007 Broadband News
Average broadband speeds 'rising'
The average downloading speed of residential DSL broadband connections is on the rise across the globe, according to a new report. Read the full story »
Wed, 28th November 2007
Super-fast broadband 'will be key'
The development and rollout of super-fast broadband access in the UK has been discussed at a recent summit. Read the full story »
Tue, 27th November 2007
Broadband "becoming the norm"
The use of broadband in the UK is fast becoming standard for many consumers, according to one expert. Read the full story »
Tue, 27th November 2007
AOL offers free PS3 with broadband
AOL UK has launched an offer through which subscribers to its wireless broadband service can get a PlayStation 3 for free. Read the full story »
Tue, 27th November 2007
Operax issues internet warning
Broadband resource firm Operax has warned that increasing resource allocation will not eliminate the issue of internet services slowing down over the course of the next few years. Read the full story »
Mon, 26th November 2007
Real Estate TV launched
Telecoms company Tiscali has launched the Real Estate TV service on its online property channel, it has been revealed. Read the full story »
Mon, 26th November 2007
Broadband capacity to shrink by 2010?
A decline in broadband services could come as soon as 2010, according to the conclusions of a new report. Read the full story »
Fri, 23rd November 2007
Event discusses super speedy broadband
A number of internet industry bosses and watchdogs have held talks about investing in a next-generation broadband infrastructure to make the UK more competitive. Read the full story »
Fri, 23rd November 2007
Brits urged to consider security for public Wi-Fi
Web users who utilise public wireless broadband hotspots to access the internet have been advised to take steps to safeguard their connections. Read the full story »
Thu, 22nd November 2007
Ofcom expands broadband firm's licence
UK communications regulator Ofcom has announced that it will allow wireless internet firm UK Broadband to expand its service offering. Read the full story »
Thu, 22nd November 2007
PlusNet to boost email service
Customers of ISP PlusNet will soon be able to benefit from an improved email facility. Read the full story »
Wed, 21st November 2007
Broadband connections 'rising'
The proportion of web connections that are made via broadband is on the increase, according to a new report. Read the full story »
Wed, 21st November 2007
Broadband market reassessed
Communications regulator Ofcom has published a new report detailing updates on its work in the broadband market, among other sectors. Read the full story »
Tue, 20th November 2007
Orange forms Wi-Fi agreement
Mobile operator Orange has announced that it has signed an agreement with Wi-Fi firm The Cloud over the provision of wireless web hotspots across the UK. Read the full story »
Tue, 20th November 2007
Broadband take-up predicted to boom
There will be about 21 million broadband lines in the UK by the end of 2012, new research has indicated. Read the full story »
Tue, 20th November 2007
Wireless security "very important"
It is vital that users of home wireless internet connections keep their networks secure, according to one expert. Read the full story »
Mon, 19th November 2007
Half of Brits admit to stealing Wi-Fi
More than half of the UK's PC users have used someone else's Wi-Fi connection without their permission, new research has revealed. Read the full story »
Mon, 19th November 2007
Ofcom proposes broadband simplification
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has unveiled plans to simplify regulations concerning competition in the retail broadband market. Read the full story »
Fri, 16th November 2007
Europe to copy UK's broadband system
The telecoms system across Europe is likely to see a massive shake-up over the coming years as a result of proposals drawn up by the European Commission (EC). Read the full story »
Fri, 16th November 2007
Teenager held over virtual theft
A teenager from the Netherlands has been arrested for stealing furniture from rooms in a virtual social networking site. Read the full story »
Thu, 15th November 2007
BT-owned broadband firms to merge
Two broadband providers which have been recently bought by BT have notified their customers that they are to merge, it has been reported. Read the full story »
Thu, 15th November 2007
Online retailers in for jolly Christmas
Retailers are in for a festive treat this Christmas after new research has shown that online sales in the UK could rise by as much as 43 per cent this year due to a rise in broadband connections. Read the full story »
Wed, 14th November 2007
Tiscali breaks 2m customer mark
Broadband provider Tiscali has announced that it is has passed the two million customer mark during the last three months. Read the full story »
Wed, 14th November 2007
Social networkers 'targeted by fraudsters'
For every four Britons who log on to a social networking site, one could be putting themselves at risk from identify fraudsters, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Tue, 13th November 2007
BT introduces new Vision of the future
The UK's largest broadband provider has moved to increase its market share further by making its home hub system available to self install. Read the full story »
Tue, 13th November 2007
Virgin Media "apologises" for slow connections
Broadband provider Virgin Media has responded to complaints from its customers over unreliable connections and varying download speeds. The UK's second biggest broadband company has received a number .. Read the full story »
Mon, 12th November 2007
Broadband providers 'admit traffic management'
Many broadband service providers have admitted to internet "traffic management" when demand is at its highest during peak time, a report claims. Read the full story »
Mon, 12th November 2007
Carphone Warehouse tops 2.5m customer mark
Broadband service provider Carphone Warehouse continued to benefit from the internet boom as it added an extra 215,000 customers in the six months to September. Read the full story »
Fri, 9th November 2007
Sony Ericsson moves into broadband market
Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson has made its first moves into the broadband market by unveiling a new mobile broadband modem. Read the full story »
Fri, 9th November 2007
UK's internet obsession continues
The number of people using the internet across the UK has topped the 32 million mark for the first time, new figures show. Read the full story »
Thu, 8th November 2007
BT reveals healthy broadband figures
BT has cemented its position as the largest broadband supplier in the UK by revealing that it added 178,000 customers in the three months to September. Read the full story »
Thu, 8th November 2007
Broadband sign-up slows through wet summer
Growth in the broadband industry slowed over the summer as the wet weather put off many UK consumers from signing up to broadband services. Read the full story »
Wed, 7th November 2007
Virgin Media 'turn corner'
Broadband provider Virgin Media has declared itself to be back on track after adding over 100,000 broadband customers in the last three months. Read the full story »
Wed, 7th November 2007
Microsoft's Facebook deal not a "mistake"
The chief executive of software giant Microsoft has defended the company's purchase of a stake in social network site Facebook, stating that the deal was not a "mistake". Read the full story »
Tue, 6th November 2007
MK 'secures wider wireless coverage'
Wireless broadband provider Freedom4 has joined up with Milton Keynes Council to roll out wireless coverage across the whole city. Read the full story »
Tue, 6th November 2007
Small businesses 'still lack broadband'
Many small businesses in the UK still lack a broadband connection, according to new research. Read the full story »
Mon, 5th November 2007
Sky Broadband 'targets 3m customer mark'
Multimedia service provider Sky has announced that it is on target to reach the three million customer landmark for its broadband service by 2010. Read the full story »
Mon, 5th November 2007
BT offers firms broadband benefits
BT has launched two new encryption services which the company says will guarantee full security and privacy. Read the full story »
Fri, 2nd November 2007
Pipex relaunches broadband offerings
Broadband service provider Pipex has revamped its product offering, removing its unlimited packages and labelling products with a clear usage allowance. Read the full story »
Thu, 1st November 2007
ISPs urged to speed up new web address system
Technology firms and broadband service providers across the world have been urged to speed up the roll-out of the next generation of web addresses due to a global shortage. Read the full story »
Thu, 1st November 2007
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