December 2008 Broadband News
Broadband use 'more popular than the Queen' at Christmas
Broadband usage played a key role in homes across the UK on Christmas Day this year - so much so that it proved more popular than the Queen's speech.
Wed, 31st December 2008
ISP abandons IPTV service
Struggling internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali has announced that it ..
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Tue, 30th December 2008
Four million homes to have next-gen br...
Around four million homes and small businesses in the UK could have ..
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Mon, 29th December 2008
UK is 'behind in broadband rush'
The UK is falling behind the rest of the world in the take-up of broadband ..
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Mon, 29th December 2008
Broadband penetration exceeds 50% in W...
More than 50 per cent of homes and businesses in four Welsh counties now ..
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Wed, 24th December 2008
More December 2008 Broadband News
A quarter of broadband users pay extra charges
A recent survey has revealed that over one-quarter of broadband customers in the UK pay unexpected charges on their bills, according to a recent study. Read the full story »
Tue, 23rd December 2008
BBC proposes higher broadband costs for iPlayer users
The BBC has indicated that it might be implementing a tiered system for use of the iPlayer. Read the full story »
Tue, 23rd December 2008
O2 launches new broadband package
Internet service provider (ISP) O2 has announced the introduction of a new Premium Home Broadband package. Read the full story »
Mon, 22nd December 2008
Sky pulls out of Tiscali talks
Sky Broadband has reportedly pulled out of talks with struggling internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali. Read the full story »
Mon, 22nd December 2008
Bangor gets high-speed broadband
A high-speed network has been launched in Bangor in north Wales, which hopes to close the digital divide between the region and the rest of the country. Read the full story »
Fri, 19th December 2008
Phorm CEO quits
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Phorm Hugo Drayton has stepped down from his position at the company. Read the full story »
Fri, 19th December 2008
BBC iPlayer now available on Macs and Linux
The BBC's iPlayer internet television service is now compatible with Apple Mac computers as well as Linux computer systems. Read the full story »
Fri, 19th December 2008
Fact needs support of ISPs
The Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact) has stated that it needs the support of internet service providers (ISPs) to prevent piracy. Read the full story »
Thu, 18th December 2008
Fast connections 'enable ISPs to offer bundled services'
Faster broadband connections enable internet service providers (ISPs) to offer a higher quality of bundled services to customers. Read the full story »
Thu, 18th December 2008
The internet 'helps old people beat isolation'
The internet is becoming increasingly popular with the older generation, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Wed, 17th December 2008
TV and film stars campaign to stop piracy
Some of the top UK film and television stars have signed an open letter to the Times to urge internet service providers (ISPs) to stop piracy. Read the full story »
Wed, 17th December 2008
Virgin Media launches 50Mbps connection
Virgin Media launched its new 50bps broadband connection yesterday (December 15th). Read the full story »
Tue, 16th December 2008
BT readies for next stage of Phorm
BT has announced that it has concluded its Phorm trial and is now preparing to enter the next stage of development. Read the full story »
Tue, 16th December 2008
Broadband speed code 'will improve customer awareness of products'
Ofcom's new broadband speed code is unlikely to improve the quality of services but will boost product awareness among customers, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Mon, 15th December 2008
Consumers want a broadband connection that meets their basic needs
Most broadband customers know that they will not reach the advertised speeds but require a service that will meet their basic needs. Read the full story »
Mon, 15th December 2008
Worldwide broadband subscriptions reach nearly 400m
The number of broadband subscriptions across the world reached nearly 400 million in the third quarter of 2008. Read the full story »
Fri, 12th December 2008
BT teams up with BBC and ITV for broadband TV
Internet service provider (ISP) BT has joined forces with the BBC and ITV to offer customer broadband television. Read the full story »
Fri, 12th December 2008
UK broadband connections reach 16.6m
The total broadband connections in the UK have reached 16.6 million, according to recent figures. Read the full story »
Thu, 11th December 2008
Sky confirms interest in Tiscali
Sky Broadband's chief financial officer has confirmed that it is interested in purchasing struggling Italian internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali. Read the full story »
Wed, 10th December 2008
IWF changes stance on Wikipedia block
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reversed its stance on the block of a Wikipedia page, which had an inappropriate image on it. Read the full story »
Wed, 10th December 2008
Be Broadband offers free connection
Internet service provider (ISP) Be Broadband is offering its customers a free broadband service until the end of December. Read the full story »
Tue, 9th December 2008
Virgin Media confirms release date for 50Mbps service
Internet service provider (ISP) Virgin Media has announced that it will roll out its new 50Mbps service on December 15th. Read the full story »
Tue, 9th December 2008
Ofcom clash with BT
Ofcom has ruled that BT cannot raise the prices it charges other operators to use its network as high as the telecoms firm were hoping. Read the full story »
Mon, 8th December 2008
ISPs block Wikipedia
Access to Wikipedia has been blocked by six internet service providers (ISPs) in the UK. Read the full story »
Mon, 8th December 2008
Ofcom introduces new broadband speed rules for ISPs
Ofcom's voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) for broadband speeds will officially come into force today (December 5th). Read the full story »
Fri, 5th December 2008
Next-gen broadband 'should solve bandwidth problems'
The introduction of next-generation fibre-optics broadband should solve the problems caused by increased bandwidth use, an expert has claimed. Read the full story »
Fri, 5th December 2008
Entertainment revolution 'comes at a price'
An increase in the streaming of high-quality media from the internet is costing broadband customers as many exceed their download allowance. Read the full story »
Thu, 4th December 2008
Most PCs 'are vulnerable to hackers'
A recent study has revealed that the majority of PCs have programmes on them that can be exploited by hackers. Read the full story »
Thu, 4th December 2008
Three complaints against Tiscali upheld by ASA
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld three complaints made against struggling internet service provider (ISP) Tiscali. Read the full story »
Wed, 3rd December 2008
BT Openzone Wi-Fi use doubles in 12 months
Subscribers to BT's Openzone and Wi-Fi hotspot services spent twice as much time logged on this year. Read the full story »
Wed, 3rd December 2008
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