January 2008 Broadband News
New broadband minister announced
Broadband users may be interested to learn that their internet provider will now be monitored by Baroness Shriti Vadera.
Thu, 31st January 2008
Yahoo! predicts tough year ahead
Yahoo!, which provides services such as email and a search engine to ..
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Wed, 30th January 2008
Highlands and Islands broadband scheme...
Those in the Highlands and Islands will soon benefit from broadband, as a ..
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Tue, 29th January 2008
A "crucial" year for Tiscali
Despite concerns that the company will eventually be bought out, Tiscali's ..
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Mon, 28th January 2008
Free upgrade with Virgin Media broadband
Broadband provider Virgin Media has announced that it will be offering a ..
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Mon, 28th January 2008
More January 2008 Broadband News
One in eight 'looking to switch broadband provider'
Many broadband users in the UK are unhappy with the broadband service that they are paying for, with one in eight looking to change provider within six months, according to a survey by O2. Read the full story »
Fri, 25th January 2008
Birmingham councillor calls for cheap broadband
Help should be given to families who cannot afford broadband, according to Birmingham city councillor Les Lawrence. Read the full story »
Fri, 25th January 2008
BT launch Communications Complete
BT has announced the launch of a new system for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which offers features such as increased integration between phone, IT and broadband services. Read the full story »
Thu, 24th January 2008
Hull encounters broadband problems
Broadband users in Hull were affected by a fault with internet provider Karoo on Wednesday, which resulted in almost 40,000 customers losing their connection. Read the full story »
Thu, 24th January 2008
AOL 'committed to succeeding as a global web firm'
AOL customers are set to see a "fundamental transformation" of the company, including the announcement that David Harmon has been named the new executive vice president of the broadband provider. Read the full story »
Wed, 23rd January 2008
Super-fast H20 to be rolled out
Bournemouth, Northampton or Dundee will be the first to get super-fast fibre technology broadband, reports the BBC. Read the full story »
Wed, 23rd January 2008
Broadband 'in most Irish schools'
The Schools Broadband Access Programme, launched in 2004, has led to 98 per cent of Ireland's primary and secondary schools now having broadband, according to the Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF). Read the full story »
Tue, 22nd January 2008
BT Home Hub 'open to hacking'
BT's broadband service provided through their Home Hub scheme could be susceptible to hijacking, according to a report by the Register, highlighting the importance of security when shopping around for broadband deals. Read the full story »
Tue, 22nd January 2008
Broadband security taken to new level
A Sheffield-based security firm has developed a system that can detect if intruders have targeted alarm or phone systems by using broadband technology. Read the full story »
Tue, 22nd January 2008
ISP award nominees announced
Broadband users may be interested to know that the nominees for the 2008 Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) Awards have been released. Read the full story »
Mon, 21st January 2008
Somerset leads ADSL broadband take-up
BT has announced that Somerset has the highest take-up rate of high-speed ADSL broadband, as reported in the Yeovil Express. Read the full story »
Mon, 21st January 2008
BT reports IT support success
BT has announced that its IT support team has provided ten million minutes worth of advice to customers, including answering 33,000 requests for assistance with wireless broadband connections. Read the full story »
Fri, 18th January 2008
UK's best websites reported by BT
The results of a poll by BT Total Broadband have shown the preferred sites of broadband users in 17 categories. Read the full story »
Fri, 18th January 2008
Importance of internet highlighted
The internet has transformed direct marketing strategies, according to the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CMI), making broadband increasingly important for businesses. Read the full story »
Thu, 17th January 2008
Facebook requested to remove Scrabulous game
Social networking website Facebook has been asked to remove the Scrabulous application after lawyers for Hasbro and Mattel claim that the internet game infringes copyright. Read the full story »
Thu, 17th January 2008
Slowdown in broadband subscribers reported
There are now 328.8 million broadband subscribers around the world, according to new research by analysts Point Topic. Read the full story »
Wed, 16th January 2008
AOL releases new IM service for deaf people
Broadband provider AOL has announced a new instant messaging (IM) service for the deaf and hard of hearing is being tested in America. Read the full story »
Wed, 16th January 2008
Search engines 'important in travel sector'
Broadband users exploring their travel options online have become more sophisticated in their research, according to a study by Google UK and comScore. Read the full story »
Tue, 15th January 2008
Online xmas shopping trends revealed
Broadband users who shopped online over Christmas were following a popular trend, according to figures released by the comScore World Metrix. Read the full story »
Tue, 15th January 2008
EC to investigate Internet Explorer
Anti-competition investigations are being launched against Microsoft, including an analysis of the Internet Explorer browser, which is often used by broadband customers. Read the full story »
Tue, 15th January 2008
Vodafone launches new modem stick
Vodafone has announced the launch of a new USB modem stick for mobile broadband users, which plugs directly into laptops. Read the full story »
Mon, 14th January 2008
Windows virus warning issued
Broadband users are being warned to be aware of a Windows virus that has the capability to steal login bank account details. Read the full story »
Mon, 14th January 2008
Website winners announced
Some of the best websites available to broadband users have been announced in the annual .net Awards. Read the full story »
Fri, 11th January 2008
Online radio 'economics unworkable'
Broadband users who enjoy online radio could soon be aware of the effects of high licence royalty fees, which have already resulted in Pandora ending broadcast to British web users. Read the full story »
Fri, 11th January 2008
More 'free' laptops at Carphone Warehouse
In a deal between operator 3 Mobile Broadband and the Carphone Warehouse, broadband consumers subscribing to a £35 per month contract will receive a free Dell laptop. Read the full story »
Thu, 10th January 2008
BT hopes for 'fastest ever residential network'
BT is planning to install super-fast fibre connections at it Ebbsfleet site, according to a report in the Guardian. Read the full story »
Thu, 10th January 2008
New broadband tax proposed in France
French president Nicolas Sarkozy has proposed adding a tax to new media, including the use of broadband. Read the full story »
Thu, 10th January 2008
Importance of broadband in education revealed
New research by broadband provider Talk Talk has shown that 70 per cent of parents believe that their children get a better education because of the internet. Read the full story »
Wed, 9th January 2008
Browser calls end to viral marketing campaign
Mozilla has pulled a viral marketing campaign, which used statistics to compare Internet Explorer and Firefox users, it has been reported. Read the full story »
Wed, 9th January 2008
Movies on broadband 'will eventually take over from discs'
Following the announcement that Netflix and LG will launch set-top boxes allowing films to be watched through the internet, Screen Digest has commented on the long-term potential of digital delivery. Read the full story »
Tue, 8th January 2008
Highly-mobile technology 'is the future'
The future of the internet lies in highly-mobile technology, according to head of Intel Paul Otellini, who was speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Read the full story »
Tue, 8th January 2008
China broadband clampdown
The Chinese administration has announced further restrictions for broadband users, as video-sharing websites and will soon only grant licenses to state-controlled sites. Read the full story »
Mon, 7th January 2008
XBox deal for BT Broadband customers
BT Broadband customers will be soon able to watch television through their XBox 360 games console, thanks to an agreement between Microsoft and BT. Read the full story »
Mon, 7th January 2008
Security concerns over business broadband Web 2.0
Businesses are worried about the security implications of Web 2.0 applications being part of broadband use, according to a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit and KPMG. Read the full story »
Mon, 7th January 2008
Every child to have internet access
Plans are being drawn up by the government which could mean parents will be required to provide high-speed internet access for their children, the Guardian reports. Read the full story »
Fri, 4th January 2008
Home is where the broadband is
Surfing the web has overtaken watching television as an Orange survey shows that 60 per cent of households spend more time on the internet than watching television. Read the full story »
Fri, 4th January 2008
ISP oversubscribing petition is launched
A petition has been launched online, asking the government to investigate internet service providers (ISPs) who over-subscribe and therefore reduce available bandwidth. Read the full story »
Thu, 3rd January 2008
Australia's new web rules
Broadband users in Australia may be affected by new laws to protect children online, meaning they will only be able to access family-friendly websites. Read the full story »
Thu, 3rd January 2008
Hacking tools ban
Guidelines have been published which will amend the Computer Misuse Act and make the creation and distribution of hacking tools illegal, according to The Register. Read the full story »
Thu, 3rd January 2008
From Virgin to Orange
Tom Alexander, the co-founder of Virgin Mobile and creator of Virgin Media, today starts work as head of mobile and broadband operations at Orange UK. Read the full story »
Wed, 2nd January 2008
Archbishop goes online
Following the announcement that broadband users could see the Queen's Christmas message being shown on YouTube, the Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded a new year speech for the website. Read the full story »
Wed, 2nd January 2008
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