December 2007 Broadband News
End of Netscape announced
Broadband users will not be able to use the Netscape Navigator after February 1st 2008, when owner AOL will cease supporting it.
Mon, 31st December 2007
Ofcom investigates hidden broadband ch...
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom is to investigate charges laid out be mobile phone ..
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Fri, 28th December 2007
Improved broadband speed 'will bring n...
Increasing broadband speeds and improving connectivity will enable new ..
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Fri, 28th December 2007
Fox films for rent on broadband
Broadband users will soon be able to rent Fox films for a limited time by ..
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Fri, 28th December 2007
Small businesses 'need to get online p...
Small businesses that use broadband need to seek advice before accepting ..
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Thu, 27th December 2007
More December 2007 Broadband News
BBC iPlayer launched
Christmas Day saw the official launch of the BBC's much anticipated online iPlayer, with television adverts pushing the playback service to viewers. Read the full story »
Thu, 27th December 2007
Broadband users get early sales
Several retailers brought forward their traditional Boxing Day sales by offering discounts online on Christmas Day. Read the full story »
Thu, 27th December 2007
The UK's most Googled words revealed
The internet search site Google has released a list of the most searched for terms in the UK, broken down by city. The Google Zeitgeist report shows that while those in Farnborough search for "love," .. Read the full story »
Wed, 19th December 2007
Virgin broadband problems reported
Virgin media customers had their broadband disconnected on Monday after problems during routine maintenance. It is not known how many of Virgin's 3.6 million broadband customers were affected .. Read the full story »
Wed, 19th December 2007
Concerns raised over broadband speeds
Broadband companies advertising speeds "up to" a certain speed are often offering a much slower service, according to the Ofcom Consumer Panel.Earlier in the year, Ofcom asked internet service providers (ISP) why consumers were often not getting the advertised connection speeds and have been waiting for a response from the six top UK ISP chief executives.The BBC today reported that the panel had deemed action necessary, saying that customers should be allowed to leave their contract early if they were not satisfied.Current chairman of the panel, Colette Brown explained the need for regulation, saying: "We would like to see Ofcom leading discussions with the industry to produce an enforceable code of practice that would be mandatory for ISPs." The code could include making it mandatory for ISPs to contact customers within two weeks of signing up, informing them of their actual broadband connection speed, improving consumer contact and service for the future. Read the full story »
Wed, 19th December 2007
A decade of blogging
The phrase 'weblog' is now ten years old, a new report by the BBC has revealed. Since being coined as a phrase by Jorn Borger, blogging has proven to be increasingly popular with broadband users .. Read the full story »
Tue, 18th December 2007
Pay TV offers 'significant benefits'
Pay TV, including broadband service IPTV, offers "significant benefits" for consumers, according to a report by independent regulator Ofcom. The investigation came after submissions from BT .. Read the full story »
Tue, 18th December 2007
Newer online advertising 'poses risks'
Broadband users have been alerted to the dangers of newer styles of online advertising on websites, while website managers have been advised to stick to more traditional methods such as banner advertising. Read the full story »
Mon, 17th December 2007
Talk Talk on Times Scrooge list
The Carphone Warehouse's free broadband package Talk Talk has been voted onto the Scrooge of the Year list by readers of the Times. Read the full story »
Mon, 17th December 2007
'No such thing as safe web zone'
Broadband users have been warned that there is no longer such a thing as a "safe" website. Read the full story »
Fri, 14th December 2007
Report: Broadband uptake growing strongly in Ireland
The take-up of broadband services is seeing significant growth in Ireland, a new report has suggested. Read the full story »
Fri, 14th December 2007
Orange strikes video deal with MGM
Broadband provider Orange has signed a deal that will see classic and contemporary MGM films delivered to customers using its video-on-demand service. Read the full story »
Thu, 13th December 2007
Leftover spectrum 'suitable for ultra-fast broadband'
The spectrum that is to be leftover when all television is transmitted digitally will be suitable for "ultra-fast" broadband, it has been revealed. Read the full story »
Thu, 13th December 2007
UK broadband trends revealed
A new report has revealed that broadband uptake is on the rise in the UK. Read the full story »
Wed, 12th December 2007
Tiscali launches car channel
Broadband firm Tiscali has announced the addition of a new service to its car-dedicated website channel. Read the full story »
Wed, 12th December 2007
Nokia signs wireless broadband deal
Nokia customers will soon be able to make use of one of 7,500 wireless broadband hotspots across the UK following the signing of a new deal. Read the full story »
Tue, 11th December 2007
Demand "still strong" for unbundled lines
The number of local loop unbundled (LLU) lines in the UK has reached almost 3.6 million, according to new figures. Read the full story »
Tue, 11th December 2007
Virgin Media updates traffic policy
Virgin Media has made changes to its traffic management policy that will take effect by early 2008. Read the full story »
Tue, 11th December 2007
More consumers switching broadband
A new report has revealed that the number of Britons switching their broadband provider rose by five per cent in 2006 compared with the previous year. Read the full story »
Mon, 10th December 2007
Broadband reliability 'preferred over speed'
Connection reliability is the most important consideration for small firms looking to pick a new internet service provider (ISP), new research has revealed. Read the full story »
Mon, 10th December 2007
Be Broadband launches surveillance offering
Be Broadband has launched a new surveillance service that operates through a wireless camera for its home and business customers. Read the full story »
Fri, 7th December 2007
Brits urged to shore up Wi-Fi connections
Consumers should do more to ensure that their wireless broadband connections are secure, according to one expert. Read the full story »
Fri, 7th December 2007
Tiscali tops customer satisfaction poll
Internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali has come first in a survey to determine which broadband company offers the best service. Read the full story »
Thu, 6th December 2007
Broadband customers to benefit from BT deal
Customers of a number of broadband providers across the UK look set to benefit from potentially faster and more reliable connection speeds following a recent deal. Read the full story »
Thu, 6th December 2007
Broadband 'will be primary use of landlines'
Britons will increasingly use their landlines just for broadband services in the future, an expert has said. Read the full story »
Wed, 5th December 2007
Zen voted best ISP
Zen Internet has been voted the best internet service provider (ISP) in the UK in a recent poll. Read the full story »
Wed, 5th December 2007
Over half of Brits have broadband
Almost six in ten British households now access the internet via a broadband connection, according to new statistics. Read the full story »
Tue, 4th December 2007
Older people 'using internet more'
UK retirees are increasingly making use of the internet for a variety of activities, an expert has said. Read the full story »
Tue, 4th December 2007
Experts mull super-fast broadband
The advantages and disadvantages of a super-fast broadband network in the UK have been put forward by a number of industry experts. Read the full story »
Mon, 3rd December 2007
Ofcom announces fourth spectrum auction
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced plans to hold a fourth auction of radio spectrum licences next year. Read the full story »
Mon, 3rd December 2007
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