Broadband News Archive - August 2008

Broadband news achive for August 2008.

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Be Broadband to launch speed tester on website

Be Broadband has announced that the main page of its website will feature a speed tester.
The UK internet service provider's (ISP) move is intended to show the firm's commitment to the voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) that was announced in June by Ofcom.
Rather than display advertising rates, the CoP obliges firms to show customers what speeds they can expect in reality.
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

BT resolves Broadband iPlayer bug

A bug that caused BT HomeHub broadband routers to crash has been fixed by the internet service provider (ISP).
The problem made the routers reset themselves when subscribers to the service attempted to view content using the BBC iPlayer and other live TV streams.
Mac and PC users were both affected by the issue, which is thought to have been related to Adobe's Flash player. PC users were able to solve the problem by upgrading to the latest Flash software, but Mac users faced tougher problems.
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Easynet pledges 30-day installation for businesses

Easynet Connect (Sky) has announced that it will speed up its installation of web access for businesses who sign up to its SureStream and EtherStream wholesale broadband services.
In addition, the firm have set up a free SMS alert service, which will keep companies subscribed to them updated with information on capacity and connection statistics.
Chris Stening, managing director of Easynet Connect, commented: "Too many businesses receive poor service from their internet provider and our 30-day installation pledge and free SMS updates will help put an end to this."
Friday, 29th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

O2 broadband to be available at The Carphone Warehouse


Thursday, 28th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Internet plays a big role in consumer research


Thursday, 28th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Free Wi-Fi for Shoreditch?


Wednesday, 27th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Orange's free broadband promotion returns


Wednesday, 27th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Vodafone mobile broadband available in south-east


Tuesday, 26th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Free online gaming service launched by Be Broadband


Tuesday, 26th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Eclipse eyes ISP award


Friday, 22nd August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Catch-up TV services 'more than a fad'


Friday, 22nd August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Mobile broadband 'easy for customers'


Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Businesses advised to think about security


Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Downloaders 'need education'


Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Credit cards 'safer for online purchases'


Thursday, 21st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

More women "enjoying internet gambling"


Wednesday, 20th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Spam levels 'driven by zombie computers'


Tuesday, 19th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

'Do not ban overseas mobile downloads'


Tuesday, 19th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Online videos 'could overtake traditional TV'


Monday, 18th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Copper could deliver 50 mbps in 'ideal conditions'


Monday, 18th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband market 'ahead of forecasts'


Friday, 15th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Orange offers 'free' laptops


Friday, 15th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Searching for broadband brings "significant rewards"


Thursday, 14th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Ofcom notes falling broadband prices


Thursday, 14th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Bundled broadband is best, says report


Wednesday, 13th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Online catch-up 'not killing off traditional TV'


Wednesday, 13th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Savvy shoppers surf web to save money


Tuesday, 12th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

3G spectrum auction delayed


Tuesday, 12th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Vodafone Liberty plan relaunched


Tuesday, 12th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Survey highlights email anxiety


Monday, 11th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

3 to double mobile broadband speeds


Monday, 11th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband fund for Northern Ireland businesses


Monday, 11th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Study: Trojans account for 76% of malware


Friday, 8th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Virgin Media confirms 200 mbps broadband


Friday, 8th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Broadband intro offers 'seductive'


Thursday, 7th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Report predicts sharp rise in mobile broadband


Thursday, 7th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Boost for online shopping as economy sours


Wednesday, 6th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Be Broadband launches 888 promotion


Wednesday, 6th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

'Virgin to focus more on broadband'


Tuesday, 5th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Using broadband to make calls 'can save money'


Tuesday, 5th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Olympics 'will increase malware threat'


Monday, 4th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Free home broadband for O2 customers


Monday, 4th August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

New wireless broadband 'will rely on relays'


Friday, 1st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)

Monks go wireless after tiring of dial-up


Friday, 1st August 2008 - full story - comments (0)