January 2009 Broadband News
Digital Britain plan 'not ambitious enough'
A leading Scottish MP has claimed that the UK government has not been ambitious enough with its plans for a Digital Britain.
Fri, 30th January 2009
Sky broadband 'is UK's fastest-growing...
BSkyB has vowed to continue building on its success after revealing an ..
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Fri, 30th January 2009
Digital Britain report outlines univer...
Plans outlined in the communications minister's Digital Britain report ..
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Fri, 30th January 2009
TalkTalk plans to help out hard-up cus...
Broadband provider TalkTalk has announced plans to help out customers who ..
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Thu, 29th January 2009
T-Mobile tops poll for mobile broadban...
Web users who subscribe to T-Mobile mobile broadband service experience the ..
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Thu, 29th January 2009
More January 2009 Broadband News
"No one should miss out" on broadband services
Consumers across the UK must be able to take advantage of affordable and reliable broadband services, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Wed, 28th January 2009
Public intervention 'could help push for next generation broadband'
The British public could play a major part in leading the country towards the development of next-generation broadband, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Wed, 28th January 2009
Digital Britain report delayed
UK broadband users will have to wait to hear Lord Carter's much-anticipated Digital Britain report after its release was delayed. Read the full story »
Tue, 27th January 2009
Universal broadband plans 'great news' for Wales
Government plans to rollout superfast broadband across the UK could be "great news" for web users in Wales, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Tue, 27th January 2009
Government 'rules out' disconnection for illegal file sharers
The government has ruled out a move that would have seen internet service providers (ISPs) forced to disconnect users who illegally share music online. Read the full story »
Mon, 26th January 2009
Shetland Islands 'set for broadband boost'
A new pilot study could see residents in two small Shetland communities able to take advantage of faster and more reliable broadband services. Read the full story »
Mon, 26th January 2009
Universal broadband 'would boost Welsh communities'
The rollout of universal broadband access across the UK would provide a significant boost for businesses and communities in Wales, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Fri, 23rd January 2009
Ireland announces broadband for all
Residents across Ireland are to receive access to universal broadband services by September 2010, it has emerged. Read the full story »
Fri, 23rd January 2009
Dundee to benefit from superfast broadband
Businesses and households in Dundee could see an end to "slow and unreliable" broadband speeds with the advance of a new fibre-optic project. Read the full story »
Thu, 22nd January 2009
Study reveals community-led broadband initiatives
An increasing number of community-led fast broadband schemes are beginning to take off across the UK, a new report has revealed. Read the full story »
Thu, 22nd January 2009
Welsh village battles for broadband availability
A Welsh MP has claimed it is "unacceptable" that residents in a local village are unable to access broadband services available to the rest of the country. Read the full story »
Wed, 21st January 2009
Fibre-optic broadband 'could transform communications'
Large-scale optical fibre deployment must take place in the UK to help transform communications, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Wed, 21st January 2009
Superfast broadband 'would boost UK economy'
The government must take steps to increase broadband speeds and improve availability to help combat the recession, experts have claimed. Read the full story »
Tue, 20th January 2009
Bournemouth set for superfast broadband
Residents in Bournemouth will soon be able to take advantage of a new superfast broadband service, it has been revealed. Read the full story »
Tue, 20th January 2009
CLA calls for 'concrete action' over universal broadband
The government must take "concrete action" to demonstrate its commitment to offering universal broadband in the UK, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Mon, 19th January 2009
Vodafone trials faster broadband services
Vodafone could be set to introduce a new faster service for its mobile broadband users. Read the full story »
Mon, 19th January 2009
BT 'will have to pull out all the stops' in 2009
BT will have to "pull out all the stops" to retain its subscriber base in the face of increased competition from rival providers. Read the full story »
Fri, 16th January 2009
UK broadband services hit by recession
The global recession has had a major impact on broadband services in the UK, a survey has revealed. Read the full story »
Fri, 16th January 2009
Lord Carter hints at broadband for all
Broadband is "way beyond" being seen as a niche product and could provide significant benefits if it was available for all, the communications minister has said. Read the full story »
Thu, 15th January 2009
BT offers free Home Hub for broadband subscribers
BT has announced that it is offering a free wireless router for UK subscribers to all of its broadband packages. Read the full story »
Thu, 15th January 2009
Sky customers 'most satisfied' with broadband service
Sky customers are more satisfied with their broadband service than any other internet users, it has emerged. Read the full story »
Wed, 14th January 2009
CLA seeks to boost broadband in rural areas
People who are unable to obtain an effective broadband service are being urged to make their voices heard to help improve availability. Read the full story »
Wed, 14th January 2009
Broadband users 'deserve greater speed transparency'
Consumers have a right to know what broadband speed they are receiving, an industry expert has claimed. Read the full story »
Tue, 13th January 2009
Broadband investment 'would be positive step'
The government should look to fund a move to introduce broadband for all in order to help stabilise the economy and build for the future, a report suggests. Read the full story »
Tue, 13th January 2009
'Free broadband plan' for North Tyneside
Residents in the north-east of England could soon be provided with a free broadband service in their homes, if a local politician gets his way. Read the full story »
Mon, 12th January 2009
Broadband users 'should vary passwords'
Broadband users should ensure that they create different passwords for each website in order to avoid falling victim to online fraud, an expert has said. Read the full story »
Mon, 12th January 2009
Fast shows support for broadband termination
UK broadband users who infringe copyright laws could soon find their internet service being terminated, a report suggests. Read the full story »
Fri, 9th January 2009
UK broadband speeds 'slower than advertised'
Many UK broadband users are receiving speeds below that advertised as part of their service package, it has emerged. Read the full story »
Fri, 9th January 2009
BT chief defends IPTV service
BT Vision chief executive Dan Marks has confirmed his belief that the broadband-based television service will take off in the UK. Read the full story »
Thu, 8th January 2009
Half of Brits 'find broadband too expensive'
More than half of British broadband users say they are paying too much for their service, a survey has revealed. Read the full story »
Thu, 8th January 2009
Expert unconvinced by broadband job claims
Gordon Brown's plans to create jobs by improving the broadband network need a lot of co-operation from employers, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Wed, 7th January 2009
Fibre-optic broadband in Cameron's plans
David Cameron wants universal access to high-speed broadband within ten years. Read the full story »
Tue, 6th January 2009
TV companies unveil internet technology
LG and Samsung have both unveiled new internet-compatible HDTVs. Read the full story »
Tue, 6th January 2009
Jackson endorses Virgin Media broadband
Samuel L Jackson is fronting Virgin Media's latest broadband advertising campaign. Read the full story »
Mon, 5th January 2009
Brown keen on high-speed broadband
Upgrading the UK's broadband network could be a part of Gordon Brown's anti-recession plan. Read the full story »
Mon, 5th January 2009
Record Mac usage in December
Apple users accounted for a tenth of all web usage during December. Read the full story »
Fri, 2nd January 2009
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