August 2008 Broadband News
Be Broadband to launch speed tester on website
Be Broadband has announced that the main page of its website will feature a speed tester.
Fri, 29th August 2008
BT resolves Broadband iPlayer bug
A bug that caused BT HomeHub broadband routers to crash has been fixed by ..
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Fri, 29th August 2008
Easynet pledges 30-day installation fo...
Easynet Connect (Sky) has announced that it will speed up its installation ..
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Fri, 29th August 2008
O2 broadband to be available at The Ca...
Internet service provider (ISP) O2 has announced that its fixed broadband ..
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Thu, 28th August 2008
Internet plays a big role in consumer ...
Consumers thinking of making purchases offline still conduct a great deal ..
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Thu, 28th August 2008
More August 2008 Broadband News
Free Wi-Fi for Shoreditch?
Residents of Shoreditch may soon be able to get online without charge if BT carries out its plan to black the area with free Wi-Fi access. Read the full story »
Wed, 27th August 2008
Orange's free broadband promotion returns
Internet service provider (ISP) Orange has announced that it will be bringing back its free broadband promotion. Read the full story »
Wed, 27th August 2008
Vodafone mobile broadband available in south-east
Vodafone's high-speed packet access based mobile broadband service is now available to internet users in Reading. Read the full story »
Tue, 26th August 2008
Free online gaming service launched by Be Broadband
UK ISP Be Broadband has partnered with Enemy Down to provide subscribers to its service with free gaming. Read the full story »
Tue, 26th August 2008
Eclipse eyes ISP award
ISP Eclipse is among those nominated for the Best ISP gong at the PC Pro Awards. Read the full story »
Fri, 22nd August 2008
Catch-up TV services 'more than a fad'
An industry expert has stated that catch-up TV services will prove to be more than a passing fad. Read the full story »
Fri, 22nd August 2008
Mobile broadband 'easy for customers'
Consumers are attracted by simple broadband access on the go, claims a new survey. Read the full story »
Thu, 21st August 2008
Businesses advised to think about security
Firms have been advised by a leading online security firm to ensure that the safeguards on their websites are up to date. Read the full story »
Thu, 21st August 2008
Downloaders 'need education'
In order for legal downloading sites to succeed, it is necessary for consumers to be properly educated about purchasing music online. Read the full story »
Thu, 21st August 2008
Credit cards 'safer for online purchases'
Consumers who are considering making online purchases have been advised to pay by credit card as they may be able to claim compensation if they are scammed. Read the full story »
Thu, 21st August 2008
More women "enjoying internet gambling"
Increasing numbers of women are using their broadband connections to gamble, it has been revealed. Read the full story »
Wed, 20th August 2008
Spam levels 'driven by zombie computers'
So-called zombie computers are driving the increased levels of spam being directed at home broadband users and businesses, according to a new study. Read the full story »
Tue, 19th August 2008
'Do not ban overseas mobile downloads'
Mobile operators should think carefully before implementing a ban on international mobile broadband downloads following an EU threat to impose legal measures, says AdaptiveMobile. Read the full story »
Tue, 19th August 2008
Online videos 'could overtake traditional TV'
PCs are fast becoming the second broadcasting screen in the home after the television thanks to broadband, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Mon, 18th August 2008
Copper could deliver 50 mbps in 'ideal conditions'
Ofcom has said that nearly every home in the UK could one day have 50 mbps broadband using copper wire. Read the full story »
Mon, 18th August 2008
Broadband market 'ahead of forecasts'
The UK broadband market is holding up well as it prepares for a slowdown in growth, according to market analyst Point Topic. Read the full story »
Fri, 15th August 2008
Orange offers 'free' laptops
Orange is offering 'free' laptop computers to mobile broadband customers from tomorrow (Saturday August 16th). Read the full story »
Fri, 15th August 2008
Searching for broadband brings "significant rewards"
There are "significant rewards" to be gained by searching around for the broadband package that most suits an individual's particular needs, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Thu, 14th August 2008
Ofcom notes falling broadband prices
Consumers are spending more time every day using broadband and other communication services but are paying less for them, according to Ofcom. Read the full story »
Thu, 14th August 2008
Bundled broadband is best, says report
Bundled broadband packages offer customers a much better deal than standalone broadband, according to new research. Read the full story »
Wed, 13th August 2008
Online catch-up 'not killing off traditional TV'
Online television catch-up services have not dented traditional TV viewing figures, a new report has revealed. Read the full story »
Wed, 13th August 2008
Savvy shoppers surf web to save money
Online shopping sales increased to a historic high of £26.5 billion in the first six months of 2008 and they are expected to soar to £163 billion a year by 2020, new figures show. Read the full story »
Tue, 12th August 2008
3G spectrum auction delayed
An ongoing legal challenge by T-Mobile and O2 has led to further delays in the expansion of the 3G spectrum, says Ofcom. Read the full story »
Tue, 12th August 2008
Vodafone Liberty plan relaunched
Vodafone Malta has announced that the Vodafone Liberty Plan has been split into three schemes. Read the full story »
Tue, 12th August 2008
Survey highlights email anxiety
On average, a quarter of home broadband users check their email accounts as soon as they wake up in the morning, according to a new study. Read the full story »
Mon, 11th August 2008
3 to double mobile broadband speeds
Mobile network operator 3 has told Techradar it is hoping to double mobile broadband speeds to 7.2 mbps over the summer. Read the full story »
Mon, 11th August 2008
Broadband fund for Northern Ireland businesses
Rural areas across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a £1.9 million broadband fund, it has emerged. Read the full story »
Mon, 11th August 2008
Study: Trojans account for 76% of malware
Trojans accounted for three-quarters (76 per cent) of all malware in July, according to a new computer security report. Read the full story »
Fri, 8th August 2008
Virgin Media confirms 200 mbps broadband
Virgin Media has confirmed it will offer broadband speeds of up to 200 mbps by 2012. Read the full story »
Fri, 8th August 2008
Broadband intro offers 'seductive'
Consumers are being "seduced" by the various introductory deals on offer when choosing their home broadband package, it is claimed. Read the full story »
Thu, 7th August 2008
Report predicts sharp rise in mobile broadband
The number of mobile broadband subscribers around the world will top 5.2 billion by 2011, a new report has claimed. Read the full story »
Thu, 7th August 2008
Boost for online shopping as economy sours
Widespread access to broadband and the rising cost of travelling to shops to buy goods has resulted in an increase in the number of people shopping online. Read the full story »
Wed, 6th August 2008
Be Broadband launches 888 promotion
O2-owned Be Broadband has launched its Be Value package at a cut price for the rest of the year. Read the full story »
Wed, 6th August 2008
'Virgin to focus more on broadband'
A campaign to recruit broadband and cable television customers could end Virgin Media's corporate telecoms market presence, it has been reported. Read the full story »
Tue, 5th August 2008
Using broadband to make calls 'can save money'
One of the benefits of business broadband is being able to make phone calls over the internet, the British Computer Society (BCS) has stated. Read the full story »
Tue, 5th August 2008
Olympics 'will increase malware threat'
Spamming, phishing and malware activity rises around the time of large sporting events like the Olympics or the Super Bowl, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Mon, 4th August 2008
Free home broadband for O2 customers
O2 customers who take up the £20-a-month mobile broadband package will also get free home broadband for 12 months. Read the full story »
Mon, 4th August 2008
New wireless broadband 'will rely on relays'
Next-generation wireless broadband networks that are more efficient and less expensive could soon be implemented, according to a new study. Read the full story »
Fri, 1st August 2008
Monks go wireless after tiring of dial-up
A community of 15 monks on Caldey Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, have had wireless broadband internet installed after tiring of dial-up. Read the full story »
Fri, 1st August 2008
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