Broadband News Archive - April 2008

Broadband news achive for April 2008.

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Plan to get Britons online announced

Broadband use could become more widespread, as a government strategy to get all UK citizens online is announced.
Developments were announced in a mission statement delivered by minister for digital inclusion Paul Murphy, who pledged to get those not connected to the internet online, reports the BBC.
Mr Murphy reportedly told the National Digital Inclusion Conference: "We came up with the following mission statement: To coordinate policies and a coherent strategy that all citizens, especially the disadvantaged, can benefit from new technologies."
Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Phorm 'could be a good thing'

Broadband consumers who are concerned about the security implications concerning the use of Phorm could be interested in the positive reaction it got from the news editor of Web-User magazine.
Ben Camm-Jones commented on the service, which would offer targeted marketing to broadband users based on their browsing habits, in conjunction with the consumer's internet service providers.
He addressed the issues which had been causing concern - such as how much information will be stored by the company - but commented on the potential positives of such a service.
Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Importance of speed in the future explained

Faster broadband speeds could improve the potential of internet applications, according to the founder of online community Second Life.
Philip Rosedale has spoken about the importance of developing fibre optic broadband networks, which could help sustain popular websites that use high amounts of bandwidth, reports Telappliant.
It was recently noted that the registration rate on Second Life, which offers users an entire online world, witnessed a 4.6 per cent increase in subscriptions in January, rather than the 50 per cent boost seen in October 2006.
Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Google set to improve image search


Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Wireless for seaside town


Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New BT broadband product rolled out


Wednesday, 30th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband content providers 'shouldn't pay for improvements'


Tuesday, 29th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Coldplay single free to download


Tuesday, 29th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Ofcom: BBC not responsible for broadband costs


Monday, 28th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband users can 'save on calls'


Monday, 28th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Birmingham elections on broadband


Monday, 28th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Web fraud warning from Finjan


Friday, 25th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Offshore workers offered wireless broadband


Thursday, 24th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Shorter domain names 'are better'


Thursday, 24th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Microsoft reveals new web service


Thursday, 24th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband users 'need speed'


Thursday, 24th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Calls made for clearer search engine info storage policies


Monday, 21st April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New mobile broadband from O2


Monday, 21st April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

NUT: Technology should be introduced at a young age


Friday, 18th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Darwin for broadband users


Friday, 18th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT: ITV content for broadband users


Thursday, 17th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Underground pipes for broadband?


Thursday, 17th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Orange launches safety online programme


Thursday, 17th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New broadband supplier tax to be rolled out?


Wednesday, 16th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Facebook thieves get £30,000


Tuesday, 15th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

'Better broadband connections' for Lothians


Tuesday, 15th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Europe: File-sharers will not lose connection


Monday, 14th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

'Increased interest' in working from home


Monday, 14th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

'Virus threat grows'


Monday, 14th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Virgin Media offers wireless security tips


Friday, 11th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Video sites 'more common'


Thursday, 10th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT helps Brazil


Thursday, 10th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT takes action against card fraud


Wednesday, 9th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband customers 'become more demanding'


Wednesday, 9th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Domain name sold for $2.6m


Tuesday, 8th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Orange broadband literary shortlist announced


Tuesday, 8th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Internet Explorer 'continues to dominate'


Monday, 7th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Ireland has 'internet addicts'


Monday, 7th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

UK broadband 'ahead of US'


Monday, 7th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

TalkTalk: ISPs are not policemen


Friday, 4th April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Reported rise in young social network profiles


Thursday, 3rd April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Books on broadband 'could damage authors'


Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband 'gives Rick Astley a boost'


Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Safe online shopping tips offered


Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Scottish broadband 'sets an example'


Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New compression technology for broadband users


Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Spam is "holding back innovation"


Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Developments made to put funerals online


Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story - comments (0)