February 2009 Broadband News
Employees 'should get online security training'
Businesses should take steps to ensure their employees are aware of online security issues and threats when using broadband services, an expert has claimed.
Fri, 27th February 2009
Virgin Media reaches record subscriber...
UK internet service provider Virgin Media claims that "record numbers of ..
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Fri, 27th February 2009
Most UK homes 'will have 32Mbps broadb...
More than 90 per cent of homes in Britain are likely to have access to ..
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Thu, 26th February 2009
Broadband "increasingly vital" for con...
More than 17 million households in the UK are set to make the most of ..
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Thu, 26th February 2009
Illegal music downloading still popula...
Almost half of UK broadband users are still downloading music via illegal ..
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Wed, 25th February 2009
More February 2009 Broadband News
Broadband industry 'must work together to drive growth'
UK broadband providers must work together with the government and industry regulators to help move Britain into the digital age, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Wed, 25th February 2009
Target and 3 to launch broadband starter kits
UK customers will soon be able to make the most of new mobile broadband starter kits courtesy of UK IT distributor Target Components. Read the full story »
Tue, 24th February 2009
Virgin Media customers to get broadband speed boost
Virgin Media is set to upgrade subscribers to its 2Mbps connection to a superfast 10Mbps service as it seeks to offer "the highest-quality broadband service in the UK". Read the full story »
Tue, 24th February 2009
Online privacy 'a major concern for web users'
More than 80 per cent of internet users are concerned about their privacy when surfing the web, research has revealed. Read the full story »
Mon, 23rd February 2009
ART 'will be instrumental to broadband Britain'
The development of advanced receiver technologies (ART) will be "instrumental" in the rollout of universal broadband across the UK, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Mon, 23rd February 2009
Plusnet offers broadband package for £5.99
Broadband subscribers looking to beat the credit crunch without sacrificing their internet connection could take advantage of a brand-new offering from Plusnet. Read the full story »
Fri, 20th February 2009
UK must act now to improve broadband, say businesses
The UK must act now to improve its broadband services and boost the national economy, it has been claimed. Read the full story »
Fri, 20th February 2009
Broadband access 'essential' to consumers
Broadband access has become as vital to British consumers as water and electricity, an expert has claimed. Read the full story »
Thu, 19th February 2009
Mobile broadband 'would stimulate economic growth'
The rollout of mobile broadband networks could help boost business and drive future economic growth across Europe, industry leaders have claimed. Read the full story »
Thu, 19th February 2009
Breakthrough technology 'could improve mobile broadband connections'
New technology to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2009 could provide a major breakthrough in the development of fast and reliable mobile broadband. Read the full story »
Wed, 18th February 2009
Vodafone trials new product to boost mobile coverage
Businesses and households in areas of low mobile broadband coverage might welcome the latest product trial from Vodafone. Read the full story »
Wed, 18th February 2009
Vodafone trials 20Mbps mobile broadband speeds
Vodafone has reached another significant breakthrough in the evolution of mobile broadband by demonstrating speeds of more than 20Mbps in tests. Read the full story »
Tue, 17th February 2009
Orange adds to mobile broadband range
Orange signed a deal with computer manufacturer Hewlett Packard (HP) as part of a drive to improve its services to mobile broadband customers. Read the full story »
Tue, 17th February 2009
Mobile broadband 'would provide access for rural populations'
The mobile phone industry has pledged to invest in the development of universal broadband - if regulators are prepared to free up 25 per cent of the digital dividend spectrum. Read the full story »
Mon, 16th February 2009
Mobile broadband competition 'could boost services'
Mobile broadband connections could become faster and more reliable as plans to introduce universal internet access are stepped up, an expert has claimed. Read the full story »
Mon, 16th February 2009
Mobile broadband use 'set to soar'
The growth of mobile broadband is set to accelerate over the next five years as more users look to access emails and surf the web on the move, research suggests. Read the full story »
Fri, 13th February 2009
BT Broadband reaches 4.7 million customers
BT continues to lead the way in the UK broadband market, with a total of 4.7 million subscribers now using the service. Read the full story »
Fri, 13th February 2009
UK firm launches 50Mbps broadband for businesses
UK companies could benefit from two new broadband services aimed specifically at business users. Read the full story »
Thu, 12th February 2009
Lord Carter calls for mobile broadband meeting
The communications minister has taken a further step towards achieving his plans for universal broadband access by 2012. Read the full story »
Thu, 12th February 2009
O2 enters laptop market
O2 is set to join the host of mobile broadband providers currently offering free laptops to its customers. Read the full story »
Wed, 11th February 2009
New designer dongle on offer at O2
Mobile broadband customers looking to surf the web in style may find just what they are looking for at their nearest O2 store. Read the full story »
Wed, 11th February 2009
Wireless broadband 'increasingly popular'
Wireless broadband is becoming increasingly popular with web users who are looking to stay connected while on holiday, an expert has claimed. Read the full story »
Tue, 10th February 2009
Users warned about internet security
Broadband users in the UK have been warned about the risks of logging onto sensitive websites on public computers. Read the full story »
Tue, 10th February 2009
O2 broadband success 'is unsurprising'
An expert has revealed that he is unsurprised by the success of O2's Broadband service. Read the full story »
Mon, 9th February 2009
Superfast broadband 'is an absolute must' for UK economy
The delivery of next-generation broadband to businesses and households across the UK is "an absolute must" if the country is to develop its digital economy, an expert has claimed. Read the full story »
Fri, 6th February 2009
O2 tops polls for broadband satisfaction
O2 has emerged at the most successful provider of fixed and mobile broadband in the UK in terms of customer satisfaction. Read the full story »
Fri, 6th February 2009
Broadband subscribers face 'complex decisions'
Consumers may need additional guidance from industry regulators when choosing between different broadband providers, it has been suggested. Read the full story »
Thu, 5th February 2009
Mobile broadband "an enormous success"
The number of people giving up their fixed-line broadband connections in favour of mobile services could rise as the UK looks to develop its digital economy, an expert has said. Read the full story »
Thu, 5th February 2009
BT offers broadband savings for businesses
BT Business has announced a raft of changes to its broadband offerings in a bid to help British firms overcome the financial downturn. Read the full story »
Wed, 4th February 2009
Orange launches new broadband devices
Orange has announced the introduction of several new mobile broadband devices designed to keep users connected while on the move. Read the full story »
Wed, 4th February 2009
Mobile internet devices 'could replace cell phones'
Mobile internet devices (MIDs) could soon take the place of regular cellular handsets for consumers looking to make the most of mobile broadband, a new report suggests. Read the full story »
Wed, 4th February 2009
Superfast broadband 'could transform UK businesses'
The widespread introduction of superfast broadband could have mixed results for businesses across the UK, an expert has claimed. Read the full story »
Tue, 3rd February 2009
Motorola steps up mobile broadband development
Motorola has announced its latest step in the bid to bring improved mobile broadband access to users across the UK. Read the full story »
Tue, 3rd February 2009
CLA 'disappointed' by Digital Britain outcome
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has raised concerns over the government's recent Digital Britain report. Read the full story »
Mon, 2nd February 2009
Scottish schools make the most of new broadband network
Schools in Scotland are starting to "make the most" of a new broadband network to help improve education north of the border. Read the full story »
Mon, 2nd February 2009
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